What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Educator position at Inside Higher Ed?
Requisition Number
AS918P
Job Title
Peer Educator
Pay Rate
$15.91 hourly
Position Type
Part-time Variable Schedule
Position Summary
Position Summary: The primary objective of the Peer Educators is to promote education, safety and awareness by facilitating discussions and workshops on social issues such as dating, sexual health, and healthy relationships. Peer Educators are trained to provide educational programs that raise awareness, provide information, resources, and referrals. Peer Educators inform their peers about college lifestyle and wellness issues in a positive, interactive, fun, and nonjudgmental manner. Peer Educators are dedicated to providing education and community support with sensitivity to race, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion, and individual capabilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
Flexible during the operating hours of 8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Telework Eligible?:
No
Essential Personnel?:
No
Job Posted Date
08/27/2025
Special Instructions To Applicants
All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.
Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.
AS918P
Job Title
Peer Educator
Pay Rate
$15.91 hourly
Position Type
Part-time Variable Schedule
Position Summary
Position Summary: The primary objective of the Peer Educators is to promote education, safety and awareness by facilitating discussions and workshops on social issues such as dating, sexual health, and healthy relationships. Peer Educators are trained to provide educational programs that raise awareness, provide information, resources, and referrals. Peer Educators inform their peers about college lifestyle and wellness issues in a positive, interactive, fun, and nonjudgmental manner. Peer Educators are dedicated to providing education and community support with sensitivity to race, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion, and individual capabilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
- Attend all trainings/meetings required for Peer Educators.
- Use web-based tools for data recording and information retrieval.
- Assist, support and/or coordinate activities relating to FCC Live Well initiatives, among other initiatives.
- Facilitate a minimum of 3 presentations to a group (minimum of 7 attendees) per semester.
- Network with professors/instructors and other campus groups to create opportunities for presenting the educational programs.
- Participate in individual and group supervision.
- Be a resource to fellow students.
- Currently enrolled FCC student
- Excellent customer service and communication skills2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint3. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately4. Ability to multitask and capable of managing multiple priorities5. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team6. Ability to lift 50 lbs7. Knowledge of campus resources
Flexible during the operating hours of 8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Telework Eligible?:
No
Essential Personnel?:
No
Job Posted Date
08/27/2025
Special Instructions To Applicants
All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.
Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.
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