CSB Peer Educator (Student) (FWS

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

Education & Support Programs

Part time

Non-Exempt

The Center for Student Belonging is seeking undergraduate students. All Peer Educators will develop workshop content and facilitate peer-to-peer programs that cultivate self-reflection on multiple identity-based personal experiences, societal and structural issues, and systemic impact. The center is looking for a collaborative team player interested in enhancing the experience of all students, understanding the campus climate, and partnering intentionally with campus partners and administrative offices to tell stories and share experiences through video media.

The Supervisor for this role is the Associate Director for Education & Support Programs & The Assistant Director for LGBTQIA+ Programs & Support.

CSB promotes a diverse, respectful, and inclusive learning, living, and working environment for the university community. The center promotes the personal growth of students by providing specialized university-wide educational programs and training, Intergroup Dialogues, as well as support for First-Generation, LGBTQIA+, District Scholars, and the Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEP) cohort.

• Co-facilitate, design, and support program implementation of 7 educational programs, specifically dialogues, workshops, panels, campus collaborations, with a fellow peer educator.
• Organizing virtual meeting spaces/platforms for programs.
• Promoting program logistics on Engage and via emails.
• Developing registration processes.
• Develop content for at least one academic year program.
• Research cutting-edge resources such as blogs, video clips, activities, and current events etc. to utilize in workshops/programs with Graduate Coordinator of Dialogue and Support Programs & Graduate Coordinator of LGBTQIA+ Education and Support Programs.
• Weekly supervisory group meetings with fellow peer educators or small group planning meetings to brainstorm and explore needs.
• Administer pre and post assessments to determine student needs and program topics.
• Work with student staff to develop and implement program marketing and registration processes.
• Provide administrative support during Center programs to admit participants, track attendance, etc.
• Research, benchmark, and assess CSB and other campuses’ educational, support programs, & media efforts.
• Peer Educators will undergo regularly scheduled mandatory CSB training(s) throughout the academic year (trainings conducted primarily in the evenings and weekends).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Part-time.
• 7 hours per week.

• $18.40 per hour.

• The Peer Educators must be current AU enrolled students at full-time status under Federal Work Study.
• Student must have a base knowledge and understanding of facilitation, dialogue and training development.

• Students with exceptional dialogue experience.
• Experience developing curriculum for programs, workshops, dialogues, etc. on a variety of social and identity-based issues.
• Strong facilitation skills and experience with ability to navigate group dynamics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multi-layered aspects of identity, intersectionality, including ability, nationality, religious belief and practice, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, racial identity and ethnicity, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to inclusive language.
• Works well with other students, staff, and faculty on collaborative projects.
• Ability to provide program recommendations based on students’ needs.
• Strong…