Fall 2025 applications for OASUS Peer Educators, PAL Leaders and Drop-in Study Managers are now OPEN
The Office of Academic Support for Undergraduate Students (OASUS) at Rice is seeking undergraduate students motivated to assist their peers in an inclusive, collaborative learning community at our Drop-in Study center in the O’Connor Building for Engineering Sciences. Drop-in Study offers free peer tutoring for Rice undergraduates in over 20 foundational courses. Drop-in Study is offered throughout the semester, Sundays 2-10 pm and Monday through Thursday, 8-10 pm.
Apply to be an OASUS Drop-in Peer Educator!
OASUS Peer Educator Application
This exciting leadership opportunity will allow you to gain valuable professional skills, develop new relationships with faculty, staff, and peers, deepen your understanding of the material, and play a vital role in academic support at Rice. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills through our Lead Peer Educator and voluntary committee programs.
In this role you will be expected to:
- Attend 8 hours of paid orientation training during the first half of the Fall semester
- Work ~6 hours/week, including two 2-hour drop-in tutoring shifts per week, regular meetings with faculty and preparation of course content, and professional development meetings with staff
- Apply equity-minded practices in all interactions with peers
- Reflect and act on feedback provided by faculty and staff
- Meet with the lead faculty to discuss course content and best tutoring practices
- Participate in ongoing professional development meetings and workshops with staff
- Proactively communicate with faculty and staff
- Create a positive, welcoming culture in the Drop-in space
- Market Drop-in tutoring resources to peers
- Provide feedback to shape the future development and expansion of peer support resources at Rice
New Peer Educators will be compensated $15/hour.
Eligibility for employment as an OASUS Peer Educator:
- Currently enrolled Rice undergraduate in Fall 2025
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- Minimum grade of A- in the course you want to tutor and prior enrollment in the course; some courses have alternative GPA minimums or additional requirements indicated on the application form.
- Availability to work ~6 hours/week
- A strong commitment to helping peers learn
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, time management, and attention to detail
- Prior experience as a tutor, Academic Fellow/Mentor, or course TA is a plus, but not required
Apply to be an OASUS Drop-in Study Manager!
OASUS Drop-in Study Manager Application
OASUS Drop-in Study Managers support the center by setting up the space, monitoring student check-in, managing the calendar and email, and assisting with marketing communications . You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills through our Lead Drop-in Manager and voluntary committee programs.
In this role you will be expected to:
- Attend a mandatory one-hour training prior to the start of work, participate in one peer educator Lunch & Learn, and attend regular staff meetings throughout the semester.
- Work two 2.5 hour shifts per week.
- Welcome students into Drop-in and ensure that they check in
- Remain up-to-date about scheduling, events and reviews
- Create a welcoming, inclusive environment
- Be responsible for setting up the space and breaking down after Drop-in hours, where applicable
New Drop-in Study Managers will be compensated $13/hour.
Eligibility for Drop-in Study Managers:
- Currently enrolled Rice undergraduate in Fall 2025
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- Availability to work ~5 hours/week
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, time management, and attention to detail
- A commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive environment for undergraduate learning at Rice
Application Process
Fall 2025 applications are now open and are due Monday, April 7th, but will continually be reviewed on a rolling basis through April 14th. After completing the online application, selected candidates will be contacted to participate in a 20-minute interview over Zoom during the week of April 14-18. Please note that applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Note about Hiring Process - Prior to the start of the mandatory training offered in August, hired candidates must:
- Complete the Eligibility Verification Form (or Form I‐9) with the Payroll Office. (Completion before starting work is a requirement of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and not of Rice University.) Students must present to payroll staff original, unexpired document(s) at this time. Payroll staff will be available during office hours, Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Direct Deposit Authorization and W-4 form may be completed at the same time with payroll.
- Complete the Peer Educator/Drop-in Manager Contract.
Questions?
Please email Matthew Reese, Associate Director of Office of Academic Support for Undergraduate Students, at mr160@rice.edu.
OASUS Testing Center
Applications for OASUS Testing Center employment are currently closed.