Graduate Inclusive Excellence Peer Educator; Student

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Department:
Inclusive Leadership & Learning

Time Type:
Part time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Summary:

The Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE) is seeking a graduate student to serve as Inclusive Excellence Peer Educator for the 2026–2027 academic year. Inclusive Excellence Peer Educator is a highly engaged student leader who advance inclusive excellence through education, facilitated dialogue, and restorative practices. Working alongside the Inclusive Leadership and Learning Team, the Peer Educator designs and facilitates educational workshops, leads Dialogue Across Differences conversations, and supports the Office's educational and community response initiatives.

As a member of the Inclusive Leadership and Learning Team, the Peer Educator also supports the Climate Action Response Team (CART) by facilitating structured dialogues, restorative circles, and other restorative practices, when appropriate and under professional staff guidance, to strengthen relationships, repair harm, and foster a more inclusive campus community. This position is ideal for a graduate student with previous facilitation experience who is passionate about education, dialogue, leadership, and helping others engage across differences through meaningful learning experiences.

• 1.) Educational Programming & Facilitation
  • Facilitate educational workshops and presentations for students, student organizations, residence halls, and campus partners.
  • Lead Dialogue Across Differences sessions that foster respectful engagement across diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives.
  • Adapt facilitation techniques to meet the needs of various audiences and learning environments.
• 2.) Outreach & Relationship Building
  • Build relationships with students, student organizations, and campus partners to increase participation in Inclusive Excellence programming.
  • Conduct outreach to promote educational opportunities and workshops.
  • Serve as a visible representative of the Office of Inclusive Excellence and the Inclusive Leadership and Learning Team.
  • Collaborate with Inclusive Excellence Ambassadors and campus partners to expand educational engagement.
• 3.) Assessment & Professional Development
  • Collect participant feedback and assist with program evaluation.
  • Participate in debriefs and continuous improvement efforts following workshops and dialogue sessions.
  • Complete ongoing professional development in facilitation, restorative practices, inclusive leadership, trauma-informed engagement, conflict navigation, and dialogue techniques.
  • Attend regular team meetings, trainings, and planning sessions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Part-time. 5 - 15 hours per week.

Salary Range: $19.50 per hour.

Previous facilitation or group leadership experience (e.g., Resident Assistant, Orientation Leader, Peer Mentor, Student Organization Officer, Teaching Assistant, Student Facilitator, or similar roles). Strong public speaking, presentation, and group facilitation skills. Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and outreach skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to navigate complex conversations with…