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Apply to be a PAL Leader

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PAL Sessions may take place in person, online, or a combination of both.

Apply to be a PAL Leader

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PAL Leaders are provided with a wealth of resources designed to help them conduct effective PAL sessions.  These resources can be found on their Monmouth University portal and include training materials about active learning strategies and PAL techniques, the PAL Leader Manual, planning sheets, and more. PAL Leaders will also receive updates with ideas and activities about how to engage and inspire students. Ongoing training will be provided as needed.

To apply to be a PAL leader, complete the following applications and see below for additional information:

How to Apply on JobX

  • Step 1: Go to JobX
  • Step 2: Click on “Applicants, Student Employees & Graduate Assistants” on the left side
  • Step 3: Go to “Find a Job
  • Step 4: Go to “Show all Active Jobs
  • Step 5: Do the disclaimer for “On-Campus Student Help” or “On-Campus FWS Jobs“. If you aren’t sure which you qualify for, do both.
  • Step 6: Scroll down past the rest of the disclaimers until you start to see the jobs. Look for “Peer Assisted Learning Leader“. Click there and apply for the position! The employer will show as Writing Center – just ignore that, and you can also skip over the section that asks for days/times available.

Requirements for this position

  • Professor approval
  • Ability to sit in on class lectures strongly preferred
  • Grade of B+ or better in the selected course
  • Minimum GPA of 3.2
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Professional, positive and supportive mindset
  • Ability to work in person or remotely

Requirements to Work on Campus

  • All PAL Leader applicants must meet eligibility requirements as outlined by the Monmouth University Student Employment Office.

Email pal@monmouth.edu with questions