Peer Consultant, Kogod ProComms Center (Student)

American University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

American University seeks enthusiastic undergraduate students to serve as Peer Consultants in the Kogod Center for Professionalism and Communications. You will help fellow students improve writing and speaking abilities through one-on-one sessions, provide constructive feedback, and model professional communication in a supportive, inclusive environment.

The position is part-time (6 hours per week), offers training each semester, and a chance to develop mentoring and presentation skills while

Qualifications

• Strong writing and speaking skills, with the ability to articulate feedback clearly and diplomatically.
• Interest in teaching, mentoring, or helping peers succeed academically.
• Availability to attend mandatory training sessions at the start of each semester.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to manage time effectively in a busy work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one consultations with students on writing and speaking assignments across disciplines.
• Provide constructive feedback to help students improve clarity, organization, argumentation, and style in their written work.
• Assist students in developing and practicing effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor, ensuring sessions are respectful and inclusive.
• Participate in regular training sessions to enhance consulting skills and deepen knowledge of writing and communication strategies.
• Collaborate with staff on outreach events, workshops, and other center initiatives.

Skills

Writing skills

Public speaking

Diplomacy in feedback

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. 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. Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.

Department: Kogod School of Business

Time Type: Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary: The Kogod Center for Professionalism and Communications is seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated undergraduate students to serve as Peer Consultants. This position offers the opportunity to develop professional and leadership skills while helping fellow students improve their writing and speaking abilities. Peer Consultants play a vital role in fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment for the university community.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct one-on-one consultations with students on writing and speaking assignments across disciplines.
• Provide constructive feedback to help students improve clarity, organization, argumentation, and style in their written work.
• Assist students in developing and practicing effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor, ensuring sessions are respectful and inclusive.
• Participate in regular training sessions to enhance consulting skills and deepen knowledge of writing and communication strategies.
• Collaborate with staff on outreach events, workshops, and other center initiatives.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Part-time. 6 hours per week.

Salary Range:

$18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Strong writing and speaking skills, with the ability to articulate feedback clearly and diplomatically.
• Interest in teaching, mentoring, or helping peers succeed academically.
• Availability to attend mandatory training sessions at the start of each semester.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to manage time effectively in a busy work environment.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prior experience with tutoring, peer mentoring, or similar roles is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with APA, MLA, or other citation styles.
• Experience working with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

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.

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Current American University Employees:

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