Encounters Peer Leader, Sakura Scholars (Student)

American University • Washington, DC

12d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is available only to enrolled American University students. The Program Leader will serve as a student facilitator for the section of Encounters I for the AU-Ritsumeikan Sakura Scholars Program. Program Leaders for Encounters I have various responsibilities, including updating their students about campus events and activities, hosting office hours, encouraging student engagement, and coordinating on course planning, facilitation, and classroom management/logistics. Encounters I sections will meet every other week, and Program Leaders are expected to attend all bi-weekly Encounters I classes for their assigned sections and assist the Instructor by offering their unique perspective as an AU student. Program Leaders may also assist with in-person events and lectures related to the course.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student with sophomore standing or in their second year at AU with a minimum of 30 credits completed.
• Completion of both AUx1 (CORE-100/101/196) and AUx2 or AU Encounters (CORE-200/201), unless it was not a requirement for you.
• At least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average.
• Good judicial standing.
• Demonstrated leadership in the American University community.
• Resident Assistants and Complex Problems Program Leaders are eligible to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in orienting students to the education systems of both the United States and Japan.
• Current students in the AU-Ritsumeikan Sakura Scholars program are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Program Leader training and meetings throughout the semester.
• Fulfill additional Move-In/All-American Welcome Week responsibilities as needed (for fall hires).
• Attend Encounters I classes as assigned.
• Coordinate and communicate with your assigned Instructor.
• Contribute to facilitating classroom dialogues.
• Hold office hours.
• Meet and/or communicate regularly with your assigned Senior Program Leader.
• Provide mentorship to students who are becoming academically/personally oriented to AU.
• Assist with in-person events and lectures related to the course as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree