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Peer-Leader Opportunities

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"It feels amazing when the students' confidence in the material increases through peer studying."

  • —Umar Kamara, he/him, MSP leader
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Lauren Lee headshot"It's so rewarding to witness the positive growth and development of students as they overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and make progress in their personal and academic lives."

—Lauren Lee, she/her, UPAL Mentor

We are so glad that you're considering joining ASLA's team of peer leaders!

ASLA recruits new peer leaders during each winter and spring quarter, for the following academic year. The application deadline for the 2025-26 academic year is February 9, 2025.

ASLA peer leaders support students in mastering course-based learning as well as honing their general academic skills. We have opportunities that fit a variety of schedules and interests. All positions are paid, and peer leaders receive comprehensive training through ASLA. Please note that new peer leaders must be available for all three quarters of the academic year. 

On this page you will find the position description for each program. For information on the application process, read our Peer Leader Application FAQ page. 

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Position Descriptions: Study Groups and Tutoring

Peer-Guided Study Group Leaders

Peer-guided study group leaders meet weekly with the same small group of students to help them review and refine their understanding of key concepts in a particular course, collaboratively work through practice problems, and prepare effectively for quizzes and exams. The program runs in science, math, engineering, and social science courses. 

Study Group facilitators need to have done well in the associated course (although an A is not necessary), have outstanding interpersonal skills, and care about helping other students.

Read the Peer-Guided Study Group Leader job description.

Questions?
For more information about peer-guided study groups, email Peer-Guided Study Group program manager.

Mentored Study Program Leaders

Peer leaders meet weekly, beginning week 2, with a limited-size group of students to help clarify student questions, support students in reviewing and refining their understanding of key concepts, collaboratively work through practice problems, prepare for quizzes and exams, and discuss effective study strategies. The program runs in select science, math, engineering, and social science courses.

Study Group facilitators need to have done well in the associated course (although an A is not necessary), have outstanding interpersonal skills, and care about helping other students.

Read the Mentored Study Program Leader job description.

Questions?
For more information about Mentored Study Programs, email Mentored Study Program program manager.

Drop-in Peer Tutors

Drop-in peer tutors staff Sunday and weeknight drop-in sessions to provide group and one-on-one help to students enrolled in particular courses. Runs in social science, science, engineering, and mathematics courses. 

Tutors need to have done well in the associated course (although an A is not necessary), have outstanding interpersonal skills, and care about helping other students.

Read the Drop-in Peer Tutor job description.

Questions?
For more information about drop-in peer tutors, email Drop-in Peer Tutoring program manager.

Position Descriptions: Individual Peer Coaching and UPAL (group coaching)

Peer Academic Coaches

Peer Academic coaches work one-on-one with fellow undergrads to help them enhance their approaches to studying and learning.

Read the Peer Academic Coach job description.

Questions?
For more information about peer academic coaches, email Peer Academic Coaching program manager.

Undergraduate Program for Advancing Learning (UPAL) Mentors

UPAL peer mentors meet weekly with the same small group of students to help them enhance their general academic strategies and skills and work through academic challenges.

Read the UPAL Mentor job description.

Questions?
For more information about UPAL, email Undergraduate Program for Advancing Learning program manager.

Peer Coaches and UPAL mentors need to have a deep understanding of the process of working through academic challenges, have outstanding interpersonal skills, and be dedicated to supporting others in their own development.

How to apply

We strongly encourage you to read all of the information on this page before submitting your application. Keep in mind that there are two different applications, one for Study Groups and Tutoring, and another for Individual Peer Coaching and UPAL (group coaching). The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 9, 2025.

To learn more about the application process, read our Peer Leader Application FAQ page. 

Questions? Feel free to email us.