Employment Opportunities

Dates of Employment: This position is a Fall and Winter semester position

Pay: $16 per hour

Hours: Varies

Primary Contact: Heather Gabbard, Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction

Responsibilities

Academic Peer Leaders provide direct academic support to CSP students and students enrolled in CSP class sections. APLs work with students either individually or in groups and assist students in identifying strengths and areas for improvement, refining problem solving strategies, planning and goal-setting, and self-assessment. 

Requirements

• Good academic standing at the University of Michigan with a 2.75 or better GPA
• Grades of B or better in subject matter for which they will provide support
• Strong communication skills and content knowledge
• Commitment to CSP’s principles of antiracism, inclusion, and equity

Additional Information

Academic peer support is currently offered in a group format for math and statistics and in individual, one-on-one format for Spanish, French, Economics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Environmental Science. Tutoring in other subjects is offered as available, and applicants with other expertise are also encouraged to apply! Hours and scheduling are flexible, but group support for math and statistics requires evening availability.

How to Apply 

To apply, please complete the application linked below. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please allow 2 weeks after application for a response. If you applied prior to August 2025, please resubmit an application. 

Academic Peer Leader Application

Dates of Employment: June 15 (tentative), 2026 - August 20, 2026

Pay: $16 per hour

Hours: 15-20 hours per week

Primary Contact: Heather Gabbard, Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction, csp-tutoring@umich.edu

Responsibilities

Course Assistants (CAs) are highly qualified undergraduate students who are given an opportunity to support instruction in either Math (CSP 103: Foundations in Quantitative Reasoning and Literacy) or Writing (CSP105: Writing and Culture Seminar). CAs will attend and support student learning in two classes per week on most weeks, lead one student-centered workshop per week, meet one-on-one or in small groups to provide mentorship and content-specific support, etc. For the full list of responsibilities, please refer to the job description linked below.

Required Qualifications

• Average of a B+ in the subject area (Math if applying for a CSP 103 CA position, or English if applying for a CSP105 CA position)
• Completed a subject specific course at UM (math or writing depending on position)
• Commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Good academic standing at UM with at least a 2.75 GPA and achieved at least sophomore status (30 CTP) at the start of the position
• Previous teaching, tutoring, or mentorship experience
• Knowledge of CSP and the Summer Bridge Scholars Program
• Strong extracurricular involvement

Additional Information

Multiple positions are available. For any questions about the position or the application process, feel free to contact Heather Gabbard, Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction, at csp-tutoring@umich.edu.

How to Apply

Full job description with responsibilities, requirements, and qualifications along with the application to apply is linked below. The application will close once all need is fulfilled.

CA Job Description                  Course Assistant Application