Peer Learning Assistant - Languages & Linguistics (Spring)

University of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

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About The Position

Peer Learning Assistants (PLAs) provide academic assistance to students enrolled in introductory, upper-division, and instructor-managed courses. They prepare for and staff weekly small-group tutoring sessions, which may be held in person and/or online. The role requires an average commitment of at least 4 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours.

PLAs attend semester-start training, including New Member Onboarding/Basic CRLA Training before classes begin and a CRLA Training Conference held on the last Friday of each month. Candidates should have a welcoming and inviting attitude, be committed to fostering an inclusive environment, and be willing to perform other related duties as assigned. Travel may be required.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University of Oklahoma during the Spring 2027 term; hiring is contingent upon verification of current student status.
• Must have completed at least 12 undergraduate hours as an OU Norman Campus student.
• Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Must have earned at least a B in the course(s) to be tutored and taken the course at the University of Oklahoma.
• AP credit or professor recommendations may substitute for having taken the course; for languages, native-speaker status may also qualify in lieu of having taken the course.
• Must provide the name and contact information of at least one OU faculty or staff reference.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must demonstrate a welcoming and inviting attitude, commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, and willingness to perform related duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher.
• Earned an A in the courses of interest.
• Awarded Work Study.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and staff weekly small-group tutoring sessions.
• Provide academic assistance to students in assigned target courses.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Facilitate study skills consultations.
• Communicate with course instructors about course materials and session promotion.
• Regularly report progress to the Student Learning Center Director and the SLC Lead Team.
• Attend required semester-start training sessions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed