Employment Opportunities

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:

Front Desk Assistants
Academic Peer Leaders

We typically hire in the winter term for the following summer positions:

Academic Peer Advisors
Course Assistants
Residential Peer Mentors
Residence Coordinators

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: Hiring for WN 2025 is closed. All applicants for Fall 2025 will be reviewed during the summer and contacted.

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 2.5 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.

Academic Peer Leader Application

Course Assistant

**Accepting Math CA Applications Only**

Dates of Employment: June 9 (tentative) - August 15, 2025

Pay: $16/hr

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). These courses prepare Summer Bridge students for a range of humanities and math-oriented classes, especially writing-intensive courses and the introductory math sequence. As a course assistant, you will support student learning in and outside of class, but specific course assistant tasks will vary by course.

Requirements

An average of a B+ in the subject area (Math if applying for a CSP 103 CA position; English if applying for a CSP 105 CA position)
Be in good academic standing at U-M with at last a 2.5 GPA and have achieved at least sophomore status (30 CTP)
Previous teaching, tutoring, or mentorship experience is preferred
Knowledge of CSP and the Summer Bridge Scholars Program is preferred

Additional Information

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

How to Apply

Full job description, requirements, and qualifications along with the application linked below. Deadline to apply is March 31st, 2025 at 12pm EST.

2025 Course Assistant (CA) Job Description 2025 CA Application

Front Desk Assistant

Dates of Employment: Spring, Summer, and/or Fall 2025

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Hours: Part-time; up to 10 hours per week

Shift Availability: Minimum two-hour shifts, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday

Primary Contact: Bridget Laundra

Location: Angell Hall

CSP Front Desk Assistants play an essential role in supporting CSP by providing excellent front-line service at our front desk. This position offers the opportunity to develop professional skills in a supportive and student-centered environment. Thorough training is provided.

Responsibilities
The front desk assistant provides support to staff and faculty by performing a number of duties which include:

greet and assist visitors; answer general questions
answer and direct phone calls; take messages
scheduling and checking in students for advising appointments
make referrals to other campus offices as needed
help maintain the front desk website and tidy common areas
accept deliveries; retrieve mail/packages from the loading dock
provide occasional support with projects and campus deliveries

Required Qualifications

strong interpersonal and customer service skills
punctual and reliable attendance
warm, approachable demeanor with a consistently positive and professional attitude
ability to accurately follow instructions and work efficiently
ability to work independently or with a team
ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people in educational and public-facing settings

Desired Qualifications

knowledge of or experience with CSP or the Summer Bridge Scholars Program

How to Apply
We are currently hiring front desk assistants for the spring, summer, and/or fall terms. Applicants may apply for one or more terms by completing the application linked below.

To be considered for spring term opportunities, or to receive priority consideration for other terms, please apply by Monday, April 28, 2025.

Applications received after April 28th for spring, summer, and/or fall will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
All applicants will be notified once our hiring process is complete.

Front Desk Assistant Application

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