Peer Educator - Aleshire Center

Washburn University • Topeka, KS

4d • $11 • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Educator supports fellow students as a mentor and works with course faculty and Aleshire Center staff to help 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 discussions and activities during and outside class, attend their assigned class, meet weekly with the instructor, answer students’ questions, and serve as a role model and resource. They also help students develop academic and social skills to support their success at Washburn University. The position includes working in the Aleshire Center student office for up to three hours per week, including one hour for a planning meeting with the instructor(s). Applicants must be available for the full duration of their assigned course.

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 listed 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.

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, both in and outside the classroom, and attend the assigned class.
• Work collaboratively with course instructors and guest speakers, including meeting weekly with instructors.
• Provide peer support and respond to questions from students in the course.
• Act as a role model and resource for students.
• Help students build academic and social skills to 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.
• Work in the Aleshire Center student office for up to three hours per week, including a one-hour planning meeting with instructors.
• Perform additional job-related or non-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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