Lipscomb University·Nashville, Tennessee
The ALC Peer Leader designs and facilitates interactive learning activities to improve student content understanding and retention. They are responsible for preparing session materials and coordinating regularly with course faculty and the program director.
We are seeking students of high academic achievement who can fulfill the role of an Active Learning Community (ALC) Peer Leader in the College of Pharmacy’s supplemental instruction model. ALC peer leaders are responsible for hosting weekly sessions that promote student content understanding, retention, toolkit development, and deepen the sense of community among attendees. May be federal work study eligible.
○ Designs and facilitates interactive learning activities and exercises that integrate study strategies with course content review ○ Prepares session/presentation materials in advance with questions/problems/activities to be covered during the session ○ Initiates and attends all scheduled meetings with the course related faculty ○ Communicates regularly with the Director of the Active Learning Community Program ○ Models outstanding professionalism ○ Conducts ALC sessions as scheduled in the College of Pharmacy schedule
○ Enrolled student in the Lipscomb College of Pharmacy ○ Minimum GPA of 3.0 ○ Received the minimum of a B in the course(s) you intend to support ○ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ○ Excellent organizational and time management skills ○ A commitment to helping other students learn
The benefits of being an ALC Leader ○ Exercise leadership and interpersonal communication skills ○ Reinforce and build upon existing knowledge of course content ○ Develop career competencies that prepare you for successful transition into your future workplace ○ Gain satisfaction from helping other students succeed academically ○ Schedule your work around your classes
Applicants must be enrolled students in the Lipscomb College of Pharmacy with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a grade of B or higher in the supported courses. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to student success are required.
Market context
Demand for student worker roles in pharmacy programs is usually tied to course support, peer mentoring, and academic success initiatives. In Tennessee, this role is competitive because it requires current enrollment in the Lipscomb College of Pharmacy, a minimum 3.0 GPA, a B or higher in supported courses, and strong communication and organization. If you are considering applying, review your course performance and be ready to show how you help classmates learn; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time.