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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
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're 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. 

There are two kinds of peer-leader positions at ASLA:

  1. Supporting students in mastering course-based learning: Peer-Guided Study Group leader, Mentored Study Program leader, and Drop-In Peer Tutor
  2. Mentoring students as they hone their academic strategies and work toward their academic goals: Peer Academic Coach and UPAL (Undergraduate Program for Advancing Learning) mentor

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. 

Below you will find the position descriptions for each of the five 麻豆社s that employ ASLA peer leaders. For information on the application process, read our Peer Leader Application FAQ page. 

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Position Descriptions: Study Groups and Tutoring (PGSG Leader, MSP Leader, Drop-In Peer Tutor)

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 麻豆社 runs in science, math, engineering, and social science courses. 

Study Group facilitators need to 麻豆社 done well in the associated course (although an A is not necessary), 麻豆社 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 麻豆社 manager.

Mentored Study Program Leaders

The Mentored Study Program (MSP) supports students who may be finding the course especially challenging. Group size is generally kept small to support more individualized attention from the leader. Peer Leaders meet weekly with 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 in a highly inclusive environment. The 麻豆社 runs in select science, math, engineering, and social science courses.

Study Group leaders need to 麻豆社 done well in the associated course (although an A is not necessary), 麻豆社 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 the Mentored Study Program 麻豆社 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 麻豆社 done well in the associated course (although an A is not necessary), 麻豆社 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 the Drop-in Peer Tutoring 麻豆社 manager.

Position Descriptions: Peer Academic Coach and UPAL (group coaching) Mentor

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 the Peer Academic Coaching 麻豆社 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 the UPAL 麻豆社 manager.

Peer Coaches and UPAL mentors need to 麻豆社 a deep understanding of the process of working through academic challenges, 麻豆社 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 for positions in 2026-27 is Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026.

  • (PGSG, MSP, Drop-In Peer Tutoring)
  • (UPAL, Academic Coaching)

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

Questions? Feel free to email us.