Peer Educator - Aleshire Center

Washburn University•Topeka, KS

3d•$11•Onsite

About The Position

A Peer Educator at Washburn University’s Aleshire Center for Leadership and Community Engagement mentors fellow students and helps them succeed. The role works with course faculty and Aleshire Center staff to facilitate a course and provide general assistance to the faculty member. Four positions are available across four different classes; each successful applicant will be assigned to one course for the duration of the semester. Peer Educators assist with course discussions and activities both in and outside the classroom, respond to students’ questions, and serve as peer support, role models, and resources. They help students build academic and social skills to support their success at Washburn. The position includes attending the assigned class and working in the Aleshire Center student office for up to three hours per week, including a one-hour planning meeting with the instructor(s).

Requirements

Must be enrolled as a full-time student at Washburn University.
Must be in good academic standing and have completed at least one of the following courses with a GPA of 3.0 or higher: LE100/HN202: Exploring Concepts of Leadership; LE200/HN201: Ethical Responsibilities of Leadership; or 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.
Must be available for the full duration of the assigned course: LE100A on Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.; LE200 on Monday and Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.–2:15 p.m.; or CE250 on Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00–2:15 p.m.
Background check required.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of prominent computer programs, such as Word and Canva.
Familiarity with APA format.
Demonstrated involvement on campus or in the community, such as student organizations, intramurals, activities, programming, or volunteering.
Knowledge of the Aleshire Center for Leadership and Community Engagement.

Responsibilities

Assist with facilitating discussions and activities during the semester in and outside the classroom; class attendance is required.
Collaborate with course instructor(s) and guest speakers, and meet weekly with instructor(s).
Serve as peer support and respond to questions from students in the course.
Act as a role model and resource for students.
Work with students to build academic and social skills and abilities that support their success at Washburn.
Complete tasks as needed for the specific Peer Educator role.
Facilitate group interactions, class community, and team success in group projects and activities.
Perform additional job-related or non-related duties as assigned.
Work in the Aleshire Center student office for a maximum of three hours per week, including a one-hour planning meeting with the instructor(s).

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