AWARE Lead Peer Educator

Job Family:
Student Regular Wage Department:
Student Affairs, General University Supervisor:
Carrie Bowen

Job Title:

AWARE Lead Peer Educator

Job Description:

This professionally minded individual(s) will help support the AWARE Peer Educators and CAPS. They must be available during daytime hours as well as some evening and weekend hours.

• Creating, planning, and facilitating educational programs in mental health and wellness.
• Advising and meeting regularly with student members of AWARE.
• Meeting with professional staff members to develop AWARE or CAPS programs.
• Designing and maintaining social media and print materials to promote AWARE and CAPS events.
• Attending all applicable meetings and programs associated with these functional areas.
• Maintaining appropriate records of program participation and assessment tools.

• Enrolled at Mercer University during the  academic year
• Elected or appointed as a co-lead of AWARE with at least one academic year of experience as an AWARE member
• Experience designing and implementing educational programs and evaluating their outcomes
• Experience using social media to promote various program initiatives (i.e., Instagram, Tik Tok, Snapchat, etc.)
• Experience designing marketing materials using appropriate technological platforms (Ex: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, etc.)
• Experience leading student members.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, self-motivation and flexibility
• Able to work both independently and in group settings with various Mercer constituencies
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• A strong interest in educating students about wellness.

Pay Rate: $10 per hour

Scheduled

Hours:

10

Start Date:

08/24/2026

End Date: 05/14/2027

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options.

Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student , original social security card, birth certificate.