Peer Leadership Educator

Business Title Peer Leadership Educator Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received prior to February 7th, 2026 are eligible to begin work in Spring Semester of 2026. For Fall Semester of 2026 eligibility, please apply by March 27th, 2026.

Please note that applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.

Posting Number STD Department Summary

Peer Leadership Educators (PLE) engage the Ohio University student community in

leadership development through peer-driven training sessions and coaching. The

Center for Student Engagement and Leadership (CSEL) is striving to make

leadership development accessible for all Ohio University students, with a focus on

the awareness, development, and articulation of core leadership competencies and

their application to good citizenship and meaningful work. PLEs will lead trainings,

retreats, and workshops. All work will be done in collaboration with the Executive

Director and Associate Director of Student Leadership in the Center for Student

Engagement and Leadership. The CSEL is seeking motivated leaders who are

excited about defining their personal leadership skills and engaging the Ohio

University student body in new leadership opportunities. This position is open to all

Ohio University undergraduate students.

Duties/Responsibilities:

* Create and facilitate leadership workshops and presentations weekly for the

campus community

* Engage in leadership coaching with CSEL staff

* Facilitate weekend leadership development retreats

* Assist in development and delivery of leadership peer coaching program

* Participate in mandatory training and personal leadership development prior

to facilitating leadership training programs

* Attend ongoing training and professional development through staff meetings

and supervision

* Keep organized files and records of training requests, presentations and pre

and post assessments

* Promote Leadership trainings to the campus community

* Evenings and weekends required

* Other duties as assigned

Benefits of this position:

* Define personal leadership style and gain new leadership skills

* Public speaking and communication skills

* Teamwork and relationship building

* Problem solving

* Creation and facilitation of presentations to diverse audiences

* Continuous engagement in leadership training and professional development

* Event management and facilitation

* Customer service skills

* Goal setting

* Conflict management

* Engagement with the Ohio university student body and Athens community

Job Profile

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Offers academic and/or well-being support to fellow students, helping them navigate academic, social, or personal challenges. Responsibilities may include providing peer counseling, resources, and referrals to other campus services.

Level Summary

Performs basic tasks and assists with administrative or operational duties under supervision. Roles are entry-level and aimed at providing exposure to workplace environments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Limited supervisory responsibilities. May supervise other student workers.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

No budgetary responsibility.

Problem Solving:

Addresses routine, well-defined problems under supervision.

Independence of Action:

Works under close supervision.

Communication and

Collaboration:

Communicates primarily with supervisor and peers. Collaborates with team members to accomplish tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled for classes at Ohio University, Hocking College, another post-secondary education institution, or a secondary school during the current semester, immediate previous semester, or immediate upcoming semester. Able to follow instructions and complete tasks within deadlines. Basic knowledge of office software and communication tools. Departments may have specific minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

* Prior leadership experience- in your community, with an OHIO student

organization, at work, with a non-OHIO organization, etc.

* Organizational skills and attention to detail

* Ability to display professionalism when dealing with the campus community

* and fellow CSEL employees

* Time management skills

* Communication skills, both verbal and written

* Adaptable, motivated, creative

* Ability to collaborate and work autonomously

* Flexibility to work an unstructured schedule each week/weekend during the

* academic year

* Leadership training experience

* Presentation and program facilitation experience

* Public speaking experience

Working Condition/Physical Demands:

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. This role also requires attendance and facilitation of workshops for groups of varying sizes

Department VP For Student Affairs Pay Rate

$13/hr

FLSA Status Non-Exempt Posting Open Date 01/29/2026 Posting End Date 03/27/2026 Job Category Student Hourly Planning Unit Vice President for Student Affairs Work Schedule

10 hours/week

Campus Athens Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.…