Violence Prevent Peer Educator (Student Position)

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferris State University seeks three Violence Prevention Peer Educators (Student Position) to support the Anti-Violence Alliance in campus prevention efforts. The role targets students across disciplines and requires enrollment in at least 6 credits with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

The Student Position involves creating and amplifying prevention initiatives, attending monthly meetings, and participating in mandatory trainings. Some roles involve social media content creation for awareness campaigns.

Qualifications

• Must display a commitment to sexual and relationship violence issues.
• Be enrolled at Ferris State University taking at least 6 credits.
• Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.
• Attend monthly Anti-Violence Alliance meetings and trainings.
• Co-facilitate prevention/awareness programs each semester.

Responsibilities

• Assist Anti-Violence Alliance with creating prevention initiatives.
• Amplify existing campus prevention efforts.
• Attend all monthly meetings and mandatory trainings.
• Generate a curriculum of events for the academic year.
• Provide year-round awareness to sustain long-term impact.
• Present or create social media content to support campaigns.

Skills

Commitment to violence issues

Organized

Attention to detail

Independent work

Event curriculum planning

Social media content (optional)

Education

Ferris State University student (6+ credits)

GPA 2.0+

Tools

Social media content tools

Job description

Department: 60- VP Student Affairs

Job no: 498165

Work type: Student Employment - General

Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49503, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: Violence Prevention Peer Educator (Student Position)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49307

Department: 60- VP Student Affairs

Advertised Salary: $13.73- $14.00

Summary of Position: The Anti-Violence Alliance office is seeking a student to assist them with creating new prevention initiatives and to amplify existing efforts on campus. This position is relevant for students pursuing degrees in communications, criminal justice, graphic design, social sciences, or women's studies.

Position Requirements:

• *Must display a commitment to sexual and relationship violence issues
• A passion and desire to make a difference
• Have a desire to learn about university prevention organizations and practices
• Must be organized, have strong attention to detail, and be able to complete projects independently
• Be enrolled at Ferris State University, taking at least 6 credits
• Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA
• Have approval from the Office of Student Community Standards to join the program
• Generate a curriculum of events that would occur throughout the academic year
• Provide year-round awareness to ensure that changes in thoughts and actions are sustained long-term
• Attend all monthly Anti-Violence Alliance meetings
• Attend all mandatory training sessions (Including but not limited to dating/domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, public speaking, prevention best practices, how to facilitate the Bringing in the Bystander curriculum, and annual refresher training )
• Co-facilitate prevention/awareness programs or events each semester
• We are looking mainly for peer educators who are willing to present, but we can accept a few applicants who only want to create social media content.
• Number of Positions Available: 3
• Documents Needed to Apply: Resume/ Class Schedule
• Job Close Date: 09/16/2026
• EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Aff... is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

Advertised: 27 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 16 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time