Student Peer Educator

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Student Program Staff member to help create, implement, facilitate, and assess primary prevention education. The role focuses on social media outreach marketing, programming facilitation, and collaboration with KU students and partners.

Responsibilities include supporting universal prevention, facilitating trainings, and developing outreach materials. Employment is hourly with standard student eligibility and no remote work unless approved.

Qualifications

• This role requires completion of AY26 online harassment training.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, design software, and social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Maintains good standing with Office of Student Conduct.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Support programming in Universal prevention areas.
• 20% - Assist in facilitating trainings and group discussions.
• 15% - Assist in Logistics for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
• 10% - Develop outreach material for social media marketing.
• 10% - Assist with program assessment and data analytics.
• 5% - Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Social media management

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office Suite

Design software

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position Overview

Student Program Staff will be an active team member in the creation, implementation, facilitation, and assessment of cutting-edge primary prevention education for the University of Kansas. This position with have a specific focus on assistance with social media and outreach marketing management, and outreach programming facilitation. The position works closely with the SAPEC staff, campus and community partners, and KU undergraduate and graduate students.

Job Description

• 40% - Support programing in the areas of Universal prevention.
• 20% - Assist in facilitating trainings and group discussions.
• 15% - Assist in the logistical and programming needs of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
• 10% - Develop outreach material for social media marking schedule.
• 10% - Assist with program assessment and data analytics.
• 5% - Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Completion of require AY26 online sexual harassment training.
2. Experience demonstrating use of Microsoft Office Suite, design software, and social media platforms.
3. Prior experience working both independently and/or as a team member.
4. In good standing through the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.
5. Demonstrated experience with public speaking and/or small group education facilitation.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prior experience and/or training on interpersonal violence prevention.
2. Completion of Jayhawks Give a Flock.
3. Experience creating original content for marketing or visual communication.
4. Prior experience demonstrating the ability to maintain confidentiality

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions

Resume and cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met.

To ensure consideration apply by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time 8/31/2026.

Contact Information to Applicants

[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$12.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

Monday September 21, 2026