Peer Educator Student Employee (Counseling)

Moraine Valley Community College; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL seeks a Peer Educator Student Employee (Counseling) to support counseling services, assist with administrative tasks, answer phones, enter data, and help coordinate programs on campus.

The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, teamwork, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; hours are Tue, Wed, Mon with flexible times; background check may be required.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication (including listening skills).
• Critical thinking and problem solving to initiate and implement solutions.
• Teamwork and collaboration within department.
• Technology proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to Counseling department.
• Answer phones, file, copy, and perform data entry as needed.
• Support on-campus food pantry and program activities.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality and good judgment.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Entry

Phone Handling

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Communication

Cleaning & Maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Internet

Email

Job description

Position Title:

Peer Educator Student Employee (Counseling)

Posting Number:

SE0048

Student Employment Type of Position:

Clerical

Academic Year:

2026-2027

Actual Salary:

$15.00

Semester:

Fall

Department:

Counseling

Supervisor:

Jessica Contreras

Direct Supervisor Email:

[e-mail]

Direct Supervisor Phone:

708 608-4079

Work Location:

Main Campus

Duties/Skills:

General Administrative Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Data Entry, Answer Phones, Filing/Copying, Run Errands, Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, Good Judgement, Good oral and written communication skills, Microsoft Office Skills, Cleaning and maintenance

Qualifications-The student hired for this position should know how to::

Effectively Communicate: Student must have effective and clear verbal and written communication (including listening skills). Demonstrate Critical Thinking: Students must engage in critical thinking (problem solving, decision‑making, applied knowledge, creativity) to initiate and implement solutions to problems. Participate as a Productive Member of a Team: Student must use teamwork skills (relationship building, interpersonal skills) and become a contributor to the department. Utilize Information & Technology Effectively: Student must have current technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, etc.) Implement Self‑Management Skills: Student must be dependable with strong work habits; able to manage time and priorities, work independently, punctual and operate for the greater good & provide service to all. Cultural Inclusion: Student must demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and value individuals’ differences.

Days Needed:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday

Times Needed:

Monday: 9am – 6pm
Tuesday: 9am – 6pm
Wednesday: 9am – 5pm
Hours are flexible and times outside these time frames/dates can be explored

Additional Job Duties/Skills/Requirements:

Provide support to on campus food pantry; collaborate, develop, and support programming efforts; provide education to students about departments resources; provide additional support to department as seen fit for role.

This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Posting Date:

05/13/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

During the Fall and Spring, student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week and must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours. During the Summer, holiday break and spring break student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week. Summer only, students must be enrolled in 3 or more credit hours. Student employees must always maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.