Graduate Inclusive Excellence Peer Educator (Student)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC seeks a graduate student to serve as Inclusive Excellence Peer Educator for the 2026–2027 year. The role advances inclusive excellence through education, facilitated dialogue, and restorative practices, while engaging student leaders and campus partners.

The position is part-time (5–15 hours/week) with a starting salary of $19.50/hour and runs Sept 8, 2026 to May 7, 2027.

Qualifications

• Previous facilitation or group leadership experience (e.g., RA, Orientation Leader, Peer Mentor, TA, Student Facilitator).
• Strong public speaking and group facilitation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and outreach abilities.

Responsibilities

• Educational Programming & Facilitation: lead workshops and dialogues for diverse campus audiences.
• Outreach & Relationship Building: promote programs and partner with campus organizations.
• Assessment & Professional Development: collect feedback and participate in program evaluations; pursue ongoing development.

Skills

Facilitation

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Empathy and judgment

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available 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. FWSfunds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWSfunds, please contact American University's Office of FinancialAid.

Department:

Inclusive Leadership & Learning

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE) is seeking a graduate student to serve as Inclusive Excellence Peer Educator for the 2026–2027 academic year. Inclusive Excellence Peer Educator is a highly engaged student leader who advance inclusive excellence through education, facilitated dialogue, and restorative practices.

Essential Functions:

• 1.) Educational Programming & Facilitation
  • Facilitate educational workshops and presentations for students, student organizations, residence halls, and campus partners.
  • Lead Dialogue Across Differences sessions that foster respectful engagement across diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives.
  • Adapt facilitation techniques to meet the needs of various audiences and learning environments.
• 2.) Outreach & Relationship Building
  • Build relationships with students, student organizations, and campus partners to increase participation in Inclusive Excellence programming.
  • Conduct outreach to promote educational opportunities and workshops.
  • Serve as a visible representative of the Office of Inclusive Excellence and the Inclusive Leadership and Learning Team.
  • Collaborate with Inclusive Excellence Ambassadors and campus partners to expand educational engagement.
• 3.) Assessment & Professional Development
  • Collect participant feedback and assist with program evaluation.
  • Participate in debriefs and continuous improvement efforts following workshops and dialogue sessions.
  • Complete ongoing professional development in facilitation, restorative practices, inclusive leadership, trauma-informed engagement, conflict navigation, and dialogue techniques.
  • Attend regular team meetings, trainings, and planning sessions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 5 - 15 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $19.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Previous facilitation or group leadership experience (e.g.,Resident Assistant, Orientation Leader, Peer Mentor, Student Organization Officer, Teaching Assistant, Student Facilitator, or similar roles).
• Strong public speaking, presentation, and group facilitation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and outreach skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to navigate complex conversations with empathy, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Interest in restorative practices, dialogue facilitation, conflict engagement, and community building.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to advancing inclusive excellence and fostering respectful engagement across the university community.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Hours may include Initial and ongoing training.
• Workshop preparation and curriculum review.
• Educational resource development.
• Outreach and relationship-building.
• Scheduling and coordination with campus partners.
• Team meetings and planning sessions.
• Facilitating workshops, presentations, dialogue sessions, and restorative circles.
• Supporting Climate Action Response Team initiatives and educational response efforts.
• The contract length will be from September 8, 2026 - May 7,2027.
• The Inclusive Excellence Peer Educator is expected to work 5–15hours per week, depending on programming needs throughout the academic year.
• Work schedules will vary throughout the semester based on programming, training, and campus events.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled AmericanUniversity 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.

Contact Us

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