The LSA Opportunity Hub is seeking temporary ALA 225 Internship Experiential Learning Course Assistants to correspond asynchronously with students enrolled in the ALA 225 internship course. The course is structured to help students make the most of internships as experiential learning by engaging them in a series of reflections. The Course Assistants will engage with the same group of students over the course of the summer, commenting on student reflections, and encouraging students towards deeper engagement with their internships

• Training in LSA Opportunity Hub resources and practices
• Training in remote asynchronous instruction for experiential learning
• Practice and training on the use of the Sweitzer and King (2014) internship supervision model
• Reading and responding to student work across the duration of their internships, including:
  • reflections
  • informational interviews
  • post-internship module
• Attending group and individual check-in meetings
• Reporting concerning situations to supervisor
• Alerting LDA director to issues of attendance and/or participation

This role is ideal for those who are interested in:
Experiential learning, liberal arts education, career services, higher education administration, careers in education

What skills/knowledge will the employee gain from this position?
ALA 225 Experiential Learning Course Assistants will gain experience in employing a model for structured experiential learning, giving feedback, career courses in the context of the liberal arts, coaching students toward engagement, and industry knowledge via the wide array of companies and industries students are working in.

• Bachelor's degree or expected graduation in spring 2026
• Prior experience in an internship, peer tutoring/mentoring, or serving as a course assistant
• An interest in supporting students- experiential learning as they advance their professional aspirations 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position begins on May 1 and ends on August 20, 2026. Experiential Learning Course Assistants will work 10-20 hours per week.  Multiple positions are available.

The payrate is $20/hr.  

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.