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Work type: Instructional Student Assistant
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time
Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Lyles College of Engineering
Position Overview:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) applicants. The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign Instructional Student Assistant to the courses that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, courses offered may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made.
Anticipated Appointment Dates: This position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.
Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 - December 22, 2026
Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 - May 26, 2027
Hours: 0-20 hours per week.
Job Duties may include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific course to which the instructional student assistant will be assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member in charge of the course:
- Provide instructional support to assigned instructor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department by grading papers in a variety of courses, and/or perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair in consultation with an appropriate faculty member.
- Evaluate student assignments.
- Maintain/submit student records (e.g. grades).
Qualifications:
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Currently seeking senior status students in a Bachelor's degree program, or, currently seeking successful admitted Master's degree students
- Successful grading experience at the undergraduate level and/or graduate level
- Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic background
- Preferred Experience: Expertise in a closely related electrical and computer engineering discipline
Application Procedures: The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for next semester. For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by July 31st. The following documents are required to upload:
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Curriculum Vita, or résumé. Your Curriculum Vita, or CV, is the academic equivalent of a résumé. It should contain your contact information, your employment and educational history, skills such as computer programming, familiarity with commonly used computer programs, as well as internships, awards, volunteer service, training and any other experience you have that is relevant to education.
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Current unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate education. If you have attended more than one institution, please copy and combine these transcripts into one document. How to submit your unofficial transcripts:
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If you are a Fresno State student: Sign into https://my.fresnostate.edu. Access your Unofficial Transcript. Highlight all text throughout the document, copy it and paste it into a word processor document, and save the document with your name somewhere in the file name.
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If you are not yet a Fresno State student: Most U.S. universities allow students to access their academic records online, in a way similar to the way described above for Fresno State students. Contact your institution’s registrar to find out how to access your unofficial transcript and follow the process described above. If you have transcripts from more than one institution, please copy them all and paste them into one document, as PageUp only allows one document to be uploaded into the link for transcripts. Make certain that each institution is clearly indicated within this document.
Finalists may be asked for an interview.
Inquiries: Please contact Dr. Aaron Stillmaker, Chair, astillmaker@csufresno.edu, or Karey DeBardeleben, Department Administrative Assistant, kareyd@csufresno.edu.
Instruction Student Assistant additional information regarding assignment:
The California State University Instructional Student Assistant Classification and Qualification Standards
- Evaluations: ISA's may be evaluated per CBA, Unit 11, Article 8
- Salary: Each department has different salary scales. Please check with your department for your Base Salary. The Salary range for Instructional Student Assistants starts at $17.86 per an hour.
- Assignments: Assignments are made by Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the candidate.
- Duties Form: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Unit 11, a Duties Form (see Appendix E of the CBA) will be completed between the Department and Academic Student Employee. This form substantiates the jobs included for the department Instructional Student Assistant position.
- Instructional Student Assistant positions are for matriculated students at Fresno State.
- Students are limited to 20-hours of part-time work on campus.
About the Campus
California State University, Fresno, is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada.
The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.
The campus is ranked 36th in the nation by Washington Monthly’s 2022 National University Rankings, and ranked 25th in the nation in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges. The campus is classified as an R2 “Doctoral Universities – High research activities” university per Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Fresno State’s Principles of Community
These Principles were developed collaboratively by faculty, staff, and administrators. They exemplify what we aspire to be. Find out more about our Principles of Community here.
California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students’ intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.
Our Students
California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Other Campus Information
In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/clery/index.html. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.
The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
California State University, Fresno is a tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vapor-free campus. For more information, please click http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html.
California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
The California State University System strongly recommends the COVID-19 vaccination and booster for all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) as stated in the revised policy effective April 2023, COVID-19 Vaccinations and Other Safety Measures. You can find more information here.
Education Code 89521 Requirements:
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Advertised: Apr 22 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Job no: 556537
Work type: Instructional Student Assistant
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time
Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Lyles College of Engineering
Position Overview:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) applicants. The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign Instructional Student Assistant to the courses that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, courses offered may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made.
Anticipated Appointment Dates: This position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.
Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 - December 22, 2026
Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 - May 26, 2027
Hours: 0-20 hours per week.
Job Duties may include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific course to which the instructional student assistant will be assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member in charge of the course:
- Provide instructional support to assigned instructor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department by grading papers in a variety of courses, and/or perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair in consultation with an appropriate faculty member.
- Evaluate student assignments.
- Maintain/submit student records (e.g. grades).
Qualifications:
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Currently seeking senior status students in a Bachelor's degree program, or, currently seeking successful admitted Master's degree students
- Successful grading experience at the undergraduate level and/or graduate level
- Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic background
- Preferred Experience: Expertise in a closely related electrical and computer engineering discipline
Application Procedures: The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for next semester. For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by July 31st. The following documents are required to upload:
-
Curriculum Vita, or résumé. Your Curriculum Vita, or CV, is the academic equivalent of a résumé. It should contain your contact information, your employment and educational history, skills such as computer programming, familiarity with commonly used computer programs, as well as internships, awards, volunteer service, training and any other experience you have that is relevant to education.
-
Current unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate education. If you have attended more than one institution, please copy and combine these transcripts into one document. How to submit your unofficial transcripts:
-
If you are a Fresno State student: Sign into https://my.fresnostate.edu. Access your Unofficial Transcript. Highlight all text throughout the document, copy it and paste it into a word processor document, and save the document with your name somewhere in the file name.
-
If you are not yet a Fresno State student: Most U.S. universities allow students to access their academic records online, in a way similar to the way described above for Fresno State students. Contact your institution’s registrar to find out how to access your unofficial transcript and follow the process described above. If you have transcripts from more than one institution, please copy them all and paste them into one document, as PageUp only allows one document to be uploaded into the link for transcripts. Make certain that each institution is clearly indicated within this document.
Finalists may be asked for an interview.
Inquiries: Please contact Dr. Aaron Stillmaker, Chair, astillmaker@csufresno.edu, or Karey DeBardeleben, Department Administrative Assistant, kareyd@csufresno.edu.
Instruction Student Assistant additional information regarding assignment:
The California State University Instructional Student Assistant Classification and Qualification Standards
- Evaluations: ISA's may be evaluated per CBA, Unit 11, Article 8
- Salary: Each department has different salary scales. Please check with your department for your Base Salary. The Salary range for Instructional Student Assistants starts at $17.86 per an hour.
- Assignments: Assignments are made by Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the candidate.
- Duties Form: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Unit 11, a Duties Form (see Appendix E of the CBA) will be completed between the Department and Academic Student Employee. This form substantiates the jobs included for the department Instructional Student Assistant position.
- Instructional Student Assistant positions are for matriculated students at Fresno State.
- Students are limited to 20-hours of part-time work on campus.
About the Campus
California State University, Fresno, is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada.
The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.
The campus is ranked 36th in the nation by Washington Monthly’s 2022 National University Rankings, and ranked 25th in the nation in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges. The campus is classified as an R2 “Doctoral Universities – High research activities” university per Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Fresno State’s Principles of Community
These Principles were developed collaboratively by faculty, staff, and administrators. They exemplify what we aspire to be. Find out more about our Principles of Community here.
California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students’ intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.
Our Students
California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Other Campus Information
In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/clery/index.html. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.
The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
California State University, Fresno is a tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vapor-free campus. For more information, please click http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html.
California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
The California State University System strongly recommends the COVID-19 vaccination and booster for all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) as stated in the revised policy effective April 2023, COVID-19 Vaccinations and Other Safety Measures. You can find more information here.
Education Code 89521 Requirements:
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Advertised: Apr 22 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Instructional Assistant
Align your degree to the role description
Your Australian teaching or education degree must match the Instructional Assistant position's stated requirements. If the job posting lists 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required,' the role may not qualify as a specialty occupation under E-3 rules.
Target school districts with E-Verify enrollment
Public school districts and university systems that are already enrolled in E-Verify are significantly more familiar with employment authorization requirements. Search for districts advertising roles with work authorization support rather than cold-pitching sponsorship to unfamiliar HR teams.
Request the LCA before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before your consulate appointment can proceed. Confirm the district's HR team understands this step early, since many education employers have processed E-3s before but may need a timeline reminder.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
School district HR teams often handle payroll, not immigration filings. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage the LCA, visa documentation, and consulate preparation so neither you nor your employer's HR team is navigating the process without support.
Get your Australian credentials formally evaluated
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in education is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but some school districts request a formal credential evaluation. Having a USCIS-recognized evaluation ready removes a common delay during the offer stage.
Clarify your E-3 status during contract negotiations
School employment often follows academic-year contracts. Make sure your E-3 approval timeline aligns with the district's start date, since USCIS processing and consulate appointment availability can add weeks between offer and your first day.
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Find Instructional Assistant JobsInstructional Assistant E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Instructional Assistant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended tool for finding Instructional Assistant roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Many school districts and university systems have sponsored E-3 visas before but don't advertise it explicitly. Searching specifically for education employers with work authorization support, rather than general job boards, significantly narrows the field to realistic sponsoring employers.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Instructional Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like education, special education, or child development. Roles where the employer accepts any degree or lists a degree as preferred rather than required are harder to qualify. The degree-to-job-duty alignment is what USCIS evaluates, so a well-drafted offer letter that specifies the degree requirement is essential.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Instructional Assistant roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap, and no wait for a selection round. H-1B applicants compete in a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. For an Australian professional, the E-3 is the faster and more predictable path, with two-year renewable status and a consulate appointment rather than a lengthy USCIS petition process.
Can I change school districts or institutions while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you must start the E-3 process fresh with the new employer before your current status expires. The new district must file a new LCA with the DOL, and you'll need updated visa documentation. If you're already inside the U.S., your status is tied to the specific employer listed on your current E-3, so timing the transition carefully matters.
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