CGS Peer Educator (Student/Work Study)

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In lieu of a cover letter, please choose one question to answer from each section below:

Section One

Why are you interested in becoming a Peer Educator?

What do you think are the most important qualities and skills that a Peer Educator should possess?

What do you think are the most important qualities in a student leader?

Section Two

Why is it necessary that we have events for and workshops about the LGBTQ+ community?

In your opinion, what is the importance of sexual assault awareness education?

Section Three

Out of the two tracks (Sexual Violence Prevention & Gender Equity or Gender, Sexuality, & Sexual Health), which track are you applying for? 

Summary

Peer Educators are student leaders who are trained to facilitate interactive and educational trainings and programs regarding gender, sexuality, and sexual violence prevention. The Peer Educator program has two tracks: 1.) Sexual Violence Prevention & Gender Equity 2.) Gender, Sexuality, & Sexual Health. 

Peer Educators are involved in every step of brainstorming, developing, and facilitating programs, certificates, and other workshops for their peers and other campus community members. They provide valuable education to the campus community on topics such as sexual violence prevention, healthy relationships, understanding sexuality, gender equity, sexual health, and other topics as needed.

We are currently hiring for the both tracks. 

Most of the work conducted in the 2024/2025 school year will be on campus/in person with some online events.

Responsibilities*

Peer Educators will develop and cultivate valuable skills including public speaking and facilitation skills, teamwork, creativity, leadership, and critical thinking while also having the opportunity to build upon one's resume and network with other students with similar passions.

Peer Educators will be required to: 

• Attend 20 hours of training sessions. 
• Attend regular weekly staff meetings with track team and monthly meetings with the entire Peer Educator group and all CGS pro-staff 
• Present educational programs on gender and sexuality to campus, student, staff, faculty, and community groups/organizations. 
• Participate in the development of new educational programs as needed. 
• Co-facilitate workshops, coordinate and organize events, and provide general program support. Peer Educators are scheduled between 10-15 hours per week during the school year and on an as needed basis during summer. 
• Promote events and workshops on campus. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications*

•  Be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at UM-Flint
•  Maintain a good academic standing while employed as a Peer Educator
•  Make a commitment to serve as a peer educator until the end of the Winter 2025 semester

Desired Qualifications*

• Previous peer educator experience and/or previous Sexual Violence Prevention Certificate participant or Healthy Masculinity Certificate participant
• Prior knowledge in sexual violence prevention or gender-based violence education
• Prior knowledge and support of LGBTQ+ community
• Awarded Work Study through Winter 2025

Additional Information

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/?  

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

All applications for this position must be received by 4/24/2024.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.