PD 1015 Peer Instructor - CCPS Student Associate

PD 1015: Next Bearcat Lives Here is a 3-credit first-year seminar course in the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS) that fulfills both first-year and career education general education requirements. Serving a variety of student populations, including College of Arts & Sciences majors, exploratory, pre-professional, and other specialized groups, each section is capped at 28 typically grouped by major or shared commonality. The course supports students' transition to UC by fostering a sense of belonging and classroom community, connecting them with campus resources and networks, and guiding their exploration of academic and professional pathways.

ThePD 1015 Peer Instructor (PI) is an on-campus co-op position that plays a critical role in the success, transition, and professional growth of first-year students enrolled in one section of PD 1015 during fall 2026. In collaboration with the PD 1015 Instructor, the PI serves as a co-facilitator, mentor, and connector delivering a positive and affirming curricular experience. The start date is August 17 and the end date is December 4, 2026. Note, if the Peer Instructor is an Arts & Sciences major, they may be eligible to earn co-op credit towards the A&S co-op track.

1)Co-facilitator

• Prior to the semester, provide feedback and a student perspective on the instructor's course syllabus, including class assignments, topics, presentations, and course sequencing
• Attend and actively participate in all PD 1015 class sessions
• Serve as a key contributor to fostering student community and belonging in the classroom
• Facilitate class discussions and engaging activities as discussed with your PD 1015 instructor during 1:1 weekly meetings
• Meet with your PD 1015 instructor for 1-hour per week to discuss class, class facilitation duties, and any student issues

2) Mentor/Student Leader

• Approachable and available to PD 1015 students
• Serve as a role model for students inside and outside the class, notably through academics, involvement, class engagement, and professional preparation/ discernment
• Set an example of what an engaged student looks like in class during PD 1015, such as participating in class discussions, initiating conversation with students, not being on laptop/phone, etc.
• Share lived experiences as a student when applicable
• Demonstrate empathy and understanding towards student needs and issues, especially when following up with students who miss class
• Develop a paraprofessional, mentorship relationship with students coaching them through their academic, social, and professional transitions
• Meet 1:1 with students during the semester to contribute to student success, belonging, and continuation of their goals

3) Connector

• Connect students with on-campus resources related to their needs and academic, social, and professional goals
• Provide a peer perspective on what it means to be a Bearcat
• Promote relationship between instructor and student
• Support fellow Peer Instructors in their experiences, such as sharing ideas, giving feedback, and growing as a mentor/leader

4) Communications & Administrative Duties

• Take and record attendance
• Follow-up with students who missed class within 24 hours
• As determined by your PD 1015 instructor, send weekly communications overviewing assignment reminders and happenings on campus
• Other duties as assigned

• Resume must be attached to application and all required applications questions must be answered
• Thursday, April 9, 4-5:00 pm (Online): Peer Instructor & Instructor Spring Planning Workshop
• Monday, August 17, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (On-campus, location TBD): PeerInstructor Pre-Semester Training
• Peer Instructors enroll ina 0-1 credit course, COOP 3031: On-Campus Co-op Peer Educator Experience. This course is intended to compliment the Peer Instructor experience through meeting in-person weekly Wednesdays from 12:30-1:50 pm. It allows students to learn tangible mentoring/facilitation skills and co-op credit.

This is a part-timestudent position designed at approximately5-7 hours per week.Canoccasionally include evening or weekend work. The position pays $12/hour.

Example weekly schedule (will fluctuate):

• 3 hours, In-class instruction
• 1 hour, 1:1 instructor planning meeting
• 1 hour, meetings with students (on average)
• 1 hour, Admin/ lesson plan
• 1 hour attending events and on-campus opportunities with students outside of class
• Other: 7-hours of pre-semester training

• Must beat least a second-yearcurrent UC undergraduate studentduring fall 2026
• Applicable major related to assigned course's student population strongly desired
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Received an A- or above in PD 1015, PD 1070, MLTI 1019, PD 1170 and/or other related first-year experience course
• Student-centered attitude, especially in mentoring first-year students
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Teamwork orientation
• Interest in first-year student success, career development,teachingand/or program development