Part time - Peer Education Specialist

Job Title:

Part time - Peer Education Specialist

Location:

Dalton State College

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Part‑Time

Job

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first‑generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally‑designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by Modern Think, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

The Peer Education Specialist supports the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Dalton State College's peer‑led academic support services. Based on departmental priorities and the selected candidate's education, experience, and areas of expertise, the specialist may be assigned responsibility for one or more programs within the Peer Education portfolio. Programs may include one‑on‑one tutoring, the Math and Science Learning Center, the Financial Fitness Learning Center, the Writing Lounge, student success skill programs, workshops, and other Peer Education initiatives.

The specialist provides hands‑on program oversight while maintaining flexibility to respond to changing student and departmental needs. Responsibilities may include coordinating daily operations; recruiting, scheduling, and training undergraduate peer educators; developing educational resources and programming; conducting outreach; maintaining program records; and contributing to assessment and continuous improvement efforts.

This position is 19 hours per week.

Minimum hourly rate $20.29 based on education and experience.

• Coordinates the daily operations and continued development of one or more assigned Peer Education programs, learning centers, or special initiatives.
• Coordinates program schedules, staffing coverage, appointments, workshops, classroom presentations, and consult with walk‑in students seeking support, as applicable to the assigned area.
• Creates, updates, and consistently applies program procedures, training materials, handbooks, educational resources, and service standards.
• Maintains a welcoming, student‑centered learning environment that promotes independent learning, encourages help‑seeking behaviors, and supports student success.
• Monitors program supplies, instructional materials, facilities, and technology; resolve routine operational concerns and refer complex issues appropriately.
• Maintains accurate service, staffing, training, and participation records in accordance with college and departmental procedures, requirements, and expectations.
• Ensures assigned program areas remain…