Undergraduate Remedial Tutor/Summer Edge Peer Learning Assistants (PLA) (Summer 2026)

Summer Edge Remedial Tutor/Peer Learning Assistants (PLA) play a crucial role in the success of students enrolled the 2026 Summer Edge program. In collaboration with Summer Edge faculty and leadership team, Summer Edge PLAs provide academic and personal support for Summer Edge scholars enrolled in accelerated college Mathematics, Chemistry, or Writing courses.

As facilitators in small discussion sections, PLAs will lead Summer Edge scholars in activities and discussions to supplement their courses and ensure all scholars are receiving the support needed for success. PLAs will be assigned to discussion sections based on qualifications and program need. For more information regarding the Summer Edge program, please review our website: Summer Edge Program Website.

Duties:

• Collaborate with Summer Edge instructors and leadership team to design activities/discussions for Summer Edge scholars
• Facilitate activities/discussions in weekly Zoom sessions with Summer Edge scholars
• Attend weekly Zoom meetings with instructors and leadership team
• Perform group tutoring and mentoring
• Maintain and submit records, including data for program evaluation and assessment of student learning
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High proficiency in Mathematics, Chemistry, or Writing
• Available to work from 06/23/2026 to 08/08/2026
• Participation in mandatory training starting on 06/22/2026 (times TBD)
• Participation in mandatory weekly staff meetings (times TBD)
• Willingness to work between 5 and 20 hours per week, based on program need.

• Completion (with a B or higher) of Math 005: Preparatory Calculus, Chemistry 001: Preparatory Chemistry, or WRI 10: Reading & Composition
• Good academic and judicial standing
• Effective communication skills with peers, faculty, and staff (both oral and written)
• Ability to work independently and cooperativelywith minimal supervision
• Familiarity with campus resources and how to access them
• Ability to work with and support diverse student populations

• Previous or current employment as an undergraduate tutor in the PLUS Center, STEM Tutoring Hub, Instructional Learning Assistant Program, and/or University Writing Center
• Previous experience with the Summer Edge program
• Good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

• 1 required (contact information only)

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application: Required Authorization of Information Release Form.

Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H-1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are presently ineligible for this position.

Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (Center of Institutional Effectiveness), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.