CSB Peer Educator (Student) (FWS)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American University’s Center for Student Belonging is seeking undergraduate peer educators to develop workshop content and facilitate peer-to-peer programs that explore identity, campus climate, and inclusive storytelling through video media.

You will collaborate with the Associate Director and Assistant Director, plan seven educational programs, organize virtual spaces, manage registrations, assess needs, and help promote events while working evenings and weekends in a non-exempt, in-person

Qualifications

• Current AU student enrolled full-time under Federal Work Study.
• Basic knowledge of facilitation, dialogue and training development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with inclusive language.
• Ability to collaborate with students, staff and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate, design, and support 7 educational programs with peer educator.
• Organize virtual spaces for programs.
• Promote program logistics via Engage and emails.
• Develop registration processes and content for at least one academic year.
• Conduct pre/post assessments to determine student needs.
• Assist with marketing and participant check-in during CSB programs.

Skills

Facilitation

Dialogue

Training design

Communication

Education

AU student (full-time status)

Tools

Engage platform

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, andContribute to Your University Community. This position isavailable only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

Department:

Education & Support Programs

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Center for Student Belonging is seeking undergraduate students. All Peer Educators will develop workshop content and facilitate peer-to-peer programs that cultivate self-reflection on multiple identity-based personal experiences, societal and structural issues, and systemic impact. The center is looking for a collaborative team player interested in enhancing the experience of all students, understanding the campus climate, and partnering intentionally with campus partners and administrative offices to tell stories and share experiences through video media.

The Supervisor for this role is the Associate Director for Education & Support Programs & The Assistant Director for LGBTQIA+ Programs & Support.

CSB promotes a diverse, respectful, and inclusive learning, living, and working environment for the university community. The center promotes the personal growth of students by providing specialized university-wide educational programs and training, Intergroup Dialogues, as well as support for First-Generation, LGBTQIA+, District Scholars, and the Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEP) cohort.

Essential Functions:

• Co-facilitate, design, and support program implementation of 7 educational programs, specifically dialogues, workshops, panels, campus collaborations, with a fellow peer educator.
• Organizing virtual meeting spaces/platforms for programs.
• Promoting program logistics on Engage and via emails.
• Developing registration processes.
• Develop content for at least one academic year program.
• Research cutting-edge resources such as blogs, video clips, activities, and current events etc. to utilize in workshops/programs with Graduate Coordinator of Dialogue and Support Programs & Graduate Coordinator of LGBTQIA+ Education and Support Programs.
• Weekly supervisory group meetings with fellow peer educators or small group planning meetings to brainstorm and explore needs.
• Administer pre and post assessments to determine student needs and program topics.
• Work with student staff to develop and implement program marketing and registration processes.
• Provide administrative support during Center programs to admit participants, track attendance, etc.
• Research, benchmark, and assess CSB and other campuses’ educational, support programs, & media efforts.
• Peer Educators will undergo regularly scheduled mandatory CSB training(s) throughout the academic year (trainings conducted primarily in the evenings and weekends).
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 7 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• The Peer Educators must be current AU enrolled students at full-time status under Federal Work Study.
• Student must have a base knowledge and understanding of facilitation, dialogue and training development.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Students with exceptional dialogue experience.
• Experience developing curriculum for programs, workshops, dialogues, etc. on a variety of social and identity-based issues.
• Strong facilitation skills and experience with ability to navigate group dynamics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multi-layered aspects of identity, intersectionality, including ability, nationality, religious belief and practice, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, racial identity and ethnicity, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to inclusive language.
• Works well with other students, staff, and faculty on collaborative projects.
• Ability to provide program recommendations based on students’ needs.
• Strong organization skills to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Critical thinker and innovative problem solver.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and take initiative.
• Flexibility and creativity.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• This is an in-person (non-hybrid) position that can work up to 5 to 7 hours (per week). You will be asked to be available during evenings and weekends for some programming.
• There is no paid time off or tuition reimbursement available for this position.

Other Details:

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

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