Academic Connections Peer Educator

CSUSM Recruitment • San Marcos, CA

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About The Position

The Department of Academic Connections in the Office of Undergraduate Studies at California State University San Marcos is seeking a part-time Peer Educator for the remainder of AY 26/27. Peer Educators are student leaders who provide peer-to-peer support, academic coaching, and resource referrals to students experiencing academic challenges, navigating university processes, or facing personal and educational barriers to success. Through individual support, outreach, workshops, presentations, and drop-in services, they help students develop academic success strategies, connect with campus resources, and strengthen their sense of belonging and engagement at CSUSM.

Peer Educators primarily support students referred through Academic Connections initiatives, including the Early Academic Intervention Program, students on Academic Notice, and students seeking guidance about university academic policies and processes such as course withdrawals, grade appeals, disqualification and reinstatement, and academic standing requirements. Working with professional staff, they conduct outreach, facilitate student appointments, assess student needs, provide information and referrals, and help identify trends in student challenges to inform workshops, drop-in services, and other support initiatives.

Employment is conditional on working in California. The position is subject to employment, education, and reference verification, as well as criminal record checks. An offer is contingent on successful completion of a background check and may be rescinded if disqualifying information is found or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified.

Requirements

• Must be admitted and registered as a CSUSM student.
• Must be in good standing with the university.
• Must be enrolled at least part-time.
• Must provide two faculty or staff references.
• Must work in the State of California.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to commit to a regular weekly schedule and be prompt and professional.
• Ability to learn and perform assigned work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students.
• Ability to accept responsibility.
• Willingness to learn concepts and skills related to peer educator work.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-to-peer support, academic coaching, and resource referrals to students experiencing academic challenges or barriers to success.
• Support students referred through Academic Connections initiatives, including the Early Academic Intervention Program and students on Academic Notice.
• Provide guidance about university academic policies and processes, including course withdrawals, grade appeals, disqualification and reinstatement, and academic standing requirements.
• Conduct outreach and facilitate student appointments.
• Assess student needs and provide information and referrals to campus resources.
• Contribute to workshops, presentations, and drop-in services.
• Identify trends in student challenges to inform support initiatives.
• Work closely with professional staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed