AWARE Lead Peer Educator

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking an AWARE Lead Peer Educator to support the AWARE Peer Educators and CAPS. The role requires daytime hours with some evenings and weekends. You will plan and run mental health and wellness programs, coordinate with staff, and promote events through social media and print materials.

You will collaborate with students and staff to track participation and outcomes, ensuring strong communication and a student-centered approach to wellness education.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at Mercer University during the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Elected or appointed as a co-lead of AWARE with at least one academic year of experience as an AWARE member.
• Experience designing and implementing educational programs and evaluating their outcomes.
• Experience using social media to promote various program initiatives (i.e., Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat).
• Experience designing marketing materials using platforms like Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Canva.
• Experience leading student members.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, self-motivation and flexibility.
• Able to work independently and in group settings with Mercer constituencies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong interest in educating students about wellness.

Responsibilities

• Creating, planning, and facilitating educational programs in mental health and wellness.
• Advising and meeting regularly with student members of AWARE.
• Meeting with professional staff to develop AWARE or CAPS programs.
• Designing and maintaining social media and print materials to promote events.
• Attending all applicable meetings and programs related to these areas.
• Maintaining records of program participation and assessment tools.

Skills

Co-lead experience

Program design and evaluation

Social media promotion

Marketing materials design

Leadership of student members

Enthusiasm and adaptability

Independent and group work

Verbal and written communication

Wellness education interest

Education

Enrolled at Mercer University 2026-2027

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Canva

Job description

Job Family: Student Regular Wage Department: Student Affairs, General University Supervisor: Carrie Bowen

Job Title: AWARE Lead Peer Educator

Job Description: This professionally minded individual(s) will help support the AWARE Peer Educators and CAPS. They must be available during daytime hours as well as some evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Creating, planning, and facilitating educational programs in mental health and wellness.
• Advising and meeting regularly with student members of AWARE.
• Meeting with professional staff members to develop AWARE or CAPS programs.
• Designing and maintaining social media and print materials to promote AWARE and CAPS events.
• Attending all applicable meetings and programs associated with these functional areas.
• Maintaining appropriate records of program participation and assessment tools.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled at Mercer University during the 2026-2027 academic year
• Elected or appointed as a co-lead of AWARE with at least one academic year of experience as an AWARE member
• Experience designing and implementing educational programs and evaluating their outcomes
• Experience using social media to promote various program initiatives (i.e., Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, etc.)
• Experience designing marketing materials using appropriate technological platforms (Ex: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, etc.)
• Experience leading student members.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, self-motivation and flexibility
• Able to work both independently and in group settings with various Mercer constituencies
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• A strong interest in educating students about wellness.

Pay Rate: $10 per hour

Scheduled Hours: 10

Start Date: 08/24/2026

End Date: 05/14/2027

Mercer Student Employment - About Us

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.