- Employment Opportunities
- Employment Opportunities
CSP provides a number of employment opportunities for students to gain valuable skills that help to advance their academic and professional goals. During the fall and winter terms, we employ students as:
- Academic Peer Consultants
- Academic Peer Leaders
- Front Desk Assistants
We typically hire in the winter term for the following summer positions:
- Academic Peer Advisors
- Course Assistants
- Residence Coordinators
- Residential Peer Mentors
Visit this page periodically to learn about CSP employment opportunities and application deadlines. Available opportunities will be listed below.
Now Hiring
Academic Peer Leader
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
Residence Coordinator
Dates of Employment: May 18 (tentative), 2026 - August 20, 2026
Pay: $20 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Primary Contact: Ellington Poston, Coordinator for Summer Bridge Scholars Program
Responsibilities
Summer Bridge Scholars Program Residence Coordinators serve as active and visible staff members responsible for the development and implementation of community development for up to 19 student staff and 350 first-year Summer Bridge scholars. In collaboration with 2 other Residence Coordinators, this position provides effective leadership and supervision to up to 19 undergraduate Peer Mentors, planning and executing a training program for peer mentor staff, opportunities to collaborate with campus partners, etc. For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the job description linked below.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
- Two years of experience in higher ed/student affairs or related program, residence education, and/or working with college students
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents
- Ability to effectively speak with diplomacy when interacting with diverse populations (i.e., scholars, faculty, staff, parents, and visitors in the college community)
Desired Qualifications
- Related graduate program in progress strongly preferred
- Supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of CSP and the Summer Bridge Scholars Program
Additional Information
This position is a temporary full-time, live-in position for entering or current graduate students, or candidates who have obtained a Bachelor’s or graduate degree within three months of the posting start date. Multiple positions are available.
Email csp-bridge@umich.edu if you have any questions about the application or position.
How to Apply
Full job description with responsibilities, requirements, and qualifications along with the application to apply is linked below. Deadline to apply is Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
Full RC Job Description Residence Coordinator Application
Academic Peer Advisor
Dates of Employment: May 2026 - August 2026
Pay: $17 per hour
Hours: Varies
Primary Contact: Keith Jason, Coordinator of New Student Programs
Responsibilities
The CSP Orientation Academic Peer Advisor (APA) works with incoming CSP students as they register for their first term at Michigan. The APA team will work to design and conduct CSP welcome and informational sessions for incoming CSP students entering in the Summer and Fall 2026 semesters. The APA will work closely with the CSP advising staff and will receive supervision from the Coordinator of New Student Programs. The APA must be available for student consultation during morning and afternoon sessions. This position will include a mixture of in-person and remote work.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate student with at least Sophomore standing (25 credits) by the end of Winter Term, 2026
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
Desired Qualifications
- Membership within the CSP community
- Prior enrollment in a CSP class section
- Prior engagement with CSP community events, e.g., welcome week event
- Demonstrated engagement with CSP advising, e.g., regular meetings with advisor
Additional Information
APAs cannot be enrolled in classes over the spring or summer terms. Training for this position will take place online in early May with work for this role taking place May - August.
Information sessions to learn more about this role and other spring/summer student positions in CSP will be held on January 20th from 3-4pm and January 28th from 4-5pm. Applicants are encouraged to attend a session.
How to Apply
Full job description with responsibilities, requirements, and qualifications along with the application to apply is linked below. Deadline to apply is February 2, 2026 at 12pm EST.
APA Job Description Academic Peer Advisor Application
Course Assistant
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
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 supports, 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. Information sessions to learn more about this role and other spring/summer student positions in CSP will be held on January 20th from 3-4pm and January 28th from 4-5pm. Applicants are encouraged to attend a session.
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. Deadline to apply is Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
CA Job Description Course Assistant Application
Residential Peer Mentor
Dates of Employment: June 15 (tentative), 2026 - August 20, 2026
Pay: $16 per hour
Hours: 25-30 hours per week
Primary Contact: Ellington Poston, Coordinator for Summer Bridge Scholars Program
Responsibilities
SBSP Residential Peer Mentors (PMs) live and work with first-year scholars to aid them in their engagement with the SBSP community and support them socially and academically in their first semester at the University of Michigan. In collaboration with University Housing and Residence Education staff, they assist in developing community and upholding university and residence hall policies and standards.
Peer Mentors are assigned to a cohort of up to 22 scholars and will be responsible for providing individualized support to these scholars throughout the summer term. Peer Mentors receive supervision from the Coordinator for the Summer Bridge Scholars Program and the SBSP Residence Coordinators.
Required Qualifications
- U-M undergraduate who will have completed at least 30 credits by the end of the WN 2025 term. U-M students graduating WN 2025 are eligible to apply.
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA; Winter semester GPA must be in good standing (2.0 GPA or higher with no probation or special probation status)
- Previous residence hall experience or similar leadership experiences are preferred
- Knowledge of CSP and the Summer Bridge Scholars Program is preferred
Additional Information
This position is designed for continuing U-M Ann Arbor undergraduate students. Multiple positions are available. Information sessions to learn more about this role and other spring/summer student positions in CSP will be held on January 20th from 3-4pm and January 28th from 4-5pm. Applicants are encouraged to attend a session.
How to Apply
Full job description with responsibilities, requirements, and qualifications along with the application to apply is linked below. Deadline to apply is Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
PM Job Description Residential Peer Mentor Application
Co-Peer Mentor/Course Assistant
Dates of Employment: June 15 (tentative), 2026 - August 20, 2026
Pay: $16 per hour
Hours: 30-35 hours per week
Primary Contact: Ellington Poston, Coordinator for Summer Bridge Scholars Program; Heather Gabbard, Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction
Responsibilities
SBSP Co-Peer Mentor/Course Assistant live and work with first-year scholars to aid them in their engagement with the SBSP community and support them socially and academically in their first semester at the University of Michigan.
Within the Peer Mentor portion, the student staff member in this position will be assigned to a cohort of scholars and will be responsible for providing individualized support to these scholars throughout the summer term. Within the Course Assistant portion, the student staff member in this position will strengthen their own understanding of concepts and skills that they have honed throughout their undergraduate career, while also playing a significant role in helping incoming U-M students build confidence as they acclimate to the rigors of U-M coursework.
Required Qualifications
- An average of a B+ in the subject area (Math if applying for a CSP 103 CA position, or English if applying for a CSP 105 CA position)
- Junior, Senior or graduate status
- Commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and anti-racism
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent collaboration and organizational skills
Desired Qualifications
- Previous residence hall experience or similar leadership experiences
- Previous teaching, tutoring, facilitation, or mentorship experience
- Knowledge of CSP and the Summer Bridge Scholars Program
Additional Information
This position is designed for continuing U-M Ann Arbor undergraduate students. Multiple positions are available. Information sessions to learn more about this role and other spring/summer student positions in CSP will be held on January 20th from 3-4pm and January 28th from 4-5pm. Applicants are encouraged to attend a session.
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 or Ellington Poston, Coordinator of the Summer Bridge Scholars program, at eposton@umich.edu
How to Apply
Full job description with responsibilities, requirements, and qualifications along with the application to apply is linked below. Deadline to apply is February 2, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
Full Co PM/CA Job Description Co Peer Mentor/Course Assistant Application
