ARC Peer Coach (Instructional Student Assistant) - Spring 2027

Spring 2027•San Marcos, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of First-Year & University Programs seeks students to serve as Peer Coaches for UNIV Academic Recovery courses. Peer Coaches provide academic and holistic support to students by assisting in class, mentoring peers, and conducting outreach to promote student success. They attend weekly class sessions, facilitate small-group activities, meet individually with students, and collaborate with UNIV instructors and program staff. The role offers leadership experience, professional development training, and an opportunity to contribute to student retention and success. Under supervision, Instructional Student Assistants perform teaching, grading, or tutoring duties for the majority of their work hours during an academic appointment. Assignments are made by an academic department or equivalent administrative unit and a specific supervisor at a CSU campus. Work may take place on campus or at an off-campus public agency or private nonprofit organization under an agreement with a CSU campus. This is an Academic Student Employee (Unit 11) position. Training is provided before and during the semester. The position pays $17.86 per hour and requires 6–8 hours per week for one section. CSUSM student employees may work a maximum of 20 hours per week across all campus jobs. Required training is January 21, 2027. The position is open to returning Peer Coaches or qualified continuing students interested in supporting fellow students and developing leadership skills in an instructional setting. Positions are subject to enrollment/registration as a CSUSM student and funding.

Requirements

Must be a currently admitted CSU student.
Must be in good academic standing with the university.
Must have earned a B or higher in a UNIV Academic Recovery course.
Must be enrolled at least part-time; the listing specifies enrollment at least part-time for the Fall 2026 semester.
Strong communication, professionalism, and reliability are required.

Nice To Haves

The position is open to returning Peer Coaches or qualified continuing students interested in supporting fellow students and developing leadership skills within an instructional setting.

Responsibilities

Assist in UNIV Academic Recovery course classrooms.
Mentor peers and provide academic and holistic support to students.
Conduct outreach to support student success.
Attend weekly class sessions.
Facilitate small-group activities.
Meet individually with students.
Collaborate with UNIV instructors and program staff.
Perform teaching, grading, or tutoring duties for the majority of work hours during the appointment.