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Supplemental Instruction Leader
SI Leaders are undergraduate students who provide peer academic support for an assigned course. SI Leaders assist in student learning and retention at Iowa State University through facilitation of SI sessions that help students better understand concepts and applications of course content. SI Leaders must have taken the course at Iowa State and earned a B+ or higher. SI Leaders are paid $15/hr. We are now only accepting applications for the following courses for Spring 2026- CHEM 2310, COMP S 3110, EM3240, MATH 1510, ME 3450, and STAT 1040. If you would like to apply for any of those courses, Apply here!
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Communication Consultant
Communication Consultants are undergraduate students from all disciplines who are committed to helping their peers. Communication Consultants offer individualized assistance to students, staff, faculty, and community members across the disciplines working on any form of written, oral, visual, or electronic (WOVE) communication. Communication Consultants help students at all stages of the composition process, from brainstorming and organizing ideas to revising and polishing drafts. Writing and Communication Consultations does not offer editing or proofreading services. Instead, Communication Consultants help students evaluate and improve the effectiveness of their own work. Through assisting others, Communication Consultants gain valuable teaching and teamwork experience, hone their communication skills, and become better writers themselves.
We will open applications for Fall 2026 communication consultants in March 2026. Please check back at that time.
Front Desk Student Assistant
Student Assistants are undergraduate employees who work as front desk staff and office support staff in the Academic Success Center (ASC) for its main programs: Academic Skills Coaching, Academic Success Navigation, Accountability Groups, Writing and Communication Consultations, Supplemental Instruction, and Tutoring Services. Student assistants are paid $11/hr.
Peer Academic Skills Coach
Peer Academic Skills Coaches support fellow undergraduate students in the development of academic skills including time management, study strategies, note-taking, and goal setting. Peer Coaches serve as mentors and accountability partners through facilitating one-on-one student appointments and leading weekly Accountability Group sessions. Peer Coaches also conduct outreach initiatives for the Academic Success Center by presenting academic skills workshops to campus partners, classrooms, and student organizations. This position provides students the opportunity to make an impact on others and develop valuable skills such as relationship-building, leadership, public speaking, and organizational and professional skills. Learn more by visiting our web pages: Academic Skill Coaching, Accountability Groups, and Workshops.
Applications are closed for Fall 2025. Please check back in late 2025 for any openings for Spring 2026.
Tutor
An ASC Drop-In Tutor is an undergraduate student who provides on-demand academic support to peers seeking help with course content. Tutors assist students individually as they come in with questions, helping them strengthen their understanding of key concepts, develop effective learning strategies, and build academic confidence. This role typically requires 7–10 hours per week, depending on course coverage needs. Tutors are paid $15/hr.