Aleshire Center for Leadership and Community Engagement - Peer Educator

Washburn University•Topeka, KS

1d•$11•Onsite

About The Position

A highly responsible, motivated student who is interested in helping fellow students succeed and acting as a mentor to these students. A Peer Educator works with the course faculty and Aleshire Center staff to assist in the course's facilitation and provide general assistance to the faculty member. We are seeking to hire four Peer Educator positions for four different classes; successful applicants will be assigned to one course for the duration of the semester. About Washburn University: Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of just over 7,000 students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals. Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For® program.

Requirements

Must be enrolled as a full-time student at Washburn University.
Must be in good academic standing and have completed one or more of the following courses with a 3.0 GPA or higher: 1) LE100/HN202: Exploring Concepts of Leadership 2) LE200/HN201: Ethical Responsibilities of Leadership 3) CE250/HN202/KS399: Intro. to Community Studies
Must be declared as a Community Studies Minor or a Leadership Studies Minor/Certificate.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and initiative.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Peer Educators will be assigned to one of the following classes. Applicants must be available for the full duration of the assigned course: 1) LE100A: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30am - 10:45am 2) LE100B: Tuesday & Thursday, 11:00am - 12:15pm 3) LE200: Monday & Wednesday, 2:30pm - 3:45pm 4) CE250: Monday & Wednesday, 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Work in the Aleshire Center student office a maximum of 3 hours per week. One hour must be designated as a planning meeting with the instructor(s).

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of prominent computer programs (Word, Canva, etc.)
Familiar with APA format.
Demonstrated involvement on campus or in the community (student organizations, intramurals, activities, programming, volunteering, etc.).
Knowledgeable of the Aleshire Center for Leadership and Community Engagement.

Responsibilities

Assist with facilitation of discussions and activities during the semester in and outside of the classroom; requires class attendance.
Works collaboratively with course instructor(s) and guest speakers. Meets weekly with instructor(s).
Serve as peer support and responds to questions from students in the course.
Acts as a role model and resource for students.
Works with students to build academic and social skills/abilities to assist them in succeeding at Washburn.
Complete tasks as needed for specific role as Peer Educator.
Ability to facilitate group interactions, class community, and team successes in group projects and activities.
Performs additional job-related or non-related duties as assigned.

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