Peer-Leader Opportunities

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.

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Questions?
For more information about peer-guided study groups, email us.

Midquarter Mentored Study Group Leaders

Peer leaders meet weekly, beginning week 3, 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.

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Questions?
For more information about Midquarter Mentored Study Groups, email us.

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.

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Questions?
For more information about drop-in peer tutors, email us.

Study Group facilitators and 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.

Peer Academic Coaches

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

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Questions?
For more information about peer academic coaches, email us.

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.

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Questions?
For more information about UPAL, email us.

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.

To be considered for the position, all applicants must

• submit a fully completed application
• meet grade requirements (B+ or higher in courses you wish to lead)
• attend an interview

Typically, interviews are 1:1 over Zoom, and last about 20 minutes. Interviews are conducted by ASLA staff and current peer leaders.

Applications for the 2024-25 academic year will be reviewed during the last two weeks of February, 2024.

ASLA staff will read all complete applications and extend invitations to applicants. Final decisions will be made by May 1, 2024.

All newly hired peer leaders are expected to attend the following mandatory trainings:

• New Peer-Leader Orientation, Saturday, May 4, 2024
• Fall Peer-Leader Orientation, Monday, September 23, 2024

You can submit your course-specific programs application here. The peer leader application is thorough, so we recommend you take your time completing it. The general outline of the application is as follows:

• Background information here
• Program commitment (program interest, availability, transcript submission)
• Open-ended and scenario-based questions 

 

To be considered for the position, all applicants must

• submit a fully completed application
• include NU staff or faculty reference information 
• attend an interview

Interview format for next recruitment cycle has not been finalized yet.

Typically, interviews are 1:1 and last about 20 minutes. Interviews are conducted by ASLA staff and current peer leaders. 

Applications for the 2024-25 academic year will be reviewed during the last two weeks of February, 2024.

ASLA staff will read all complete applications and extend invitations to applicants. Final decisions will be made by May 1, 2024.

All newly hired peer leaders are expected to attend the following mandatory trainings:

• New Peer-Leader Orientation, Saturday, May 4, 2024
• Fall Peer-Leader Orientation, Monday, September 23, 2024

You can submit your coaching and mentoring programs application here.  The peer leader application is thorough, so we recommend you take your time completing it. The general outline of the application is as follows:

• Background information 
• Program commitment (program interest, availability, reference information)
• Open-ended and scenario-based questions