Peer-Leader Opportunities
"It feels amazing when the students' confidence in the material increases through peer studying."
- —Umar Kamara, he/him, MSP leader
"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 for Study Groups and Tutoring is Sunday, February 9, 2025. The deadline to apply for Individual Peer Coaching and UPAL (group coaching) is Sunday, February 16, 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.
Position Descriptions: Study Groups and Tutoring
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.
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 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)
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 Study Groups and Tutoring is Sunday, February 9, 2025. The deadline to apply for Individual Peer Coaching and UPAL is Sunday, February 16, 2025.
To learn more about the application process, read our Peer Leader Application FAQ page.
Questions? Feel free to email us.