Lead 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 is seeking returning students to serve as Lead Peer Coaches for UNIV Academic Recovery courses. Peer Coaches provide academic and holistic support to students by assisting in the classroom, mentoring peers, and conducting outreach to support student success. They attend weekly class sessions, facilitate small-group activities, meet individually with students, and collaborate with UNIV instructors and program staff. A Lead Peer Coach is a student leader who supports the peer coaching team and the overall program through mentorship, communication, and guidance. Alongside standard Peer Coach responsibilities, Lead Peer Coaches help promote consistency, accountability, and a positive team culture, and serve as liaisons between peer coaches and faculty. The position provides leadership experience, professional development training, and an opportunity to contribute to student retention and success. This is an Academic Student Employee (Unit 11) position. Training is provided before and during the semester. Student employees may work a maximum of 20 hours per week across all campus jobs. The position is subject to student enrollment/registration and funding.

Requirements

Must be a currently admitted CSU student in good academic standing.
Must have earned a B or higher in a UNIV Academic Recovery course.
Must have completed at least two semesters as an ARC Peer Coach.
Must be enrolled at least part-time; the listing specifies enrollment at least part-time for Fall 2026.
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 classrooms and attend weekly class sessions.
Mentor peers, facilitate small-group activities, meet individually with students, and conduct outreach to support student success.
Collaborate with UNIV instructors and program staff.
Mentor and support assigned peer coaches, particularly new team members.
Model professionalism, strong communication, and effective coaching practices.
Serve as a point of contact between peer coaches and faculty.
Share updates, expectations, and reminders to support team alignment.
Assist with onboarding, trainings, and ongoing professional development.
Support accountability related to outreach, meetings, and engagement expectations.
Help identify trends, challenges, and successes to inform program improvement.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environment.