Graduate Inclusive Excellence Peer Educator; Student

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Inclusive Leadership & Learning

Part time

Non-Exempt

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.

• 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.

• Part-time.
• 5 - 15 hours per week.

• $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 empathy, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Interest in restorative practices, dialogue facilitation, conflict engagement, and community building.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to advancing inclusive excellence and fostering respectful engagement across the university community.

• Hours may include Initial and ongoing training.
• Workshop preparation and curriculum review.
• Educational resource development.
• Outreach and relationship-building.
• Scheduling and coordination with campus partners.
• Team meetings and planning sessions.
• Facilitating workshops, presentations, dialogue sessions, and restorative circles.
• Supporting Climate Action Response Team initiatives and educational response efforts.
• The contract length will be from September 8, 2026 - May 7,2027.
• The Inclusive Excellence Peer Educator is expected to work 5–15hours per week, depending on…