Job Description
Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.
Position Information
Job Title
Peer Leadership Educator
Special Instructions to Applicants
Paid training will take place in April before summer break, and again in August before duties begin.
Posting Number
20161592STD
Job Description
Peer Leadership Educators (PLE) engage the Ohio University student community in leadership development through peer-driven training sessions and coaching. The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership (CSEL) is striving to make leadership development accessible for all Ohio University students, with a focus on the awareness, development, and articulation of core leadership competencies and their application to good citizenship and meaningful work. PLEs will lead trainings, retreats, and workshops. All work will be done in collaboration with the Executive Director and Associate Director of Student Leadership in the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership. The CSEL is seeking motivated leaders who are excited about defining their personal leadership skills and engaging the Ohio University student body in new leadership opportunities. This position is open to all Ohio University undergraduate students.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Create and facilitate leadership workshops and presentations weekly for the campus community
Engage in leadership coaching with CSEL staff
Facilitate weekend leadership development retreats
Assist in development and delivery of leadership peer coaching program
Participate in mandatory training and personal leadership development prior to facilitating leadership training programs
Attend ongoing training and professional development through staff meetings and supervision
Keep organized files and records of training requests, presentations and pre and post assessments
Promote Leadership trainings to the campus community
Evenings and weekends required
Other duties as assigned
Benefits of this position: Define personal leadership style and gain new leadership skills
Public speaking and communication skills
Teamwork and relationship building
Problem solving
Creation and facilitation of presentations to diverse audiences
Continuous engagement in leadership training and professional development
Event management and facilitation
Customer service skills
Goal setting
Conflict management
Engagement with the Ohio university student body and Athens community
Minimum Qualifications Prior leadership experience- in your community, with an OHIO student organization, at work, with a non-OHIO organization, etc.
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to display professionalism when dealing with the campus community and fellow CSEL employees
Time management skills
Communication skills, both verbal and written
Adaptable, motivated, creative
Ability to collaborate and work autonomously
Flexibility to work an unstructured schedule each week/weekend during the academic year
Preferred Qualifications Leadership training experience
Presentation and program facilitation experience
Public speaking experience
Department
VP For Student Affairs
Pay Rate
$13/hour
Posting Open Date
Posting End Date
09/30/2025
Job Category
Student Hourly
Planning Unit
Vice President for Student Affairs
Work Schedule
10 hours/week
Campus
Athens
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
moscouver@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Employment Type
Part-Time Term
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