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Department:

Inclusive Leadership & Learning

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

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.

Essential Functions:

1.) Educational Programming & Facilitation

• Facilitate educational workshops and presentations for students, student organizations, residence halls, and campus partners.