"Part-time Faculty Peer 2 Peer (Student Health and Wellness Center)"

Job Description

The Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member within the student affairs division. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated faculty who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs.***

• The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as "TBA" does not constitute an assignment.
• The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management's sole discretion.

The Peer 2 Peer (P2P) Part-time Faculty Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and facilitating the P2P program within the Student Health and Wellness Center at Montgomery College. This role involves providing guidance, support, and supervision to a team of peer educators to ensure the success and effectiveness of the program. The P2P Coordinator plays a crucial role in fostering a supportive and inclusive campus community and promoting student engagement, academic success, and personal development through peer support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Development and Management:

• Collaborate with the Student Health and Wellness staff to develop and implement a comprehensive peer education program.
• Create program goals, objectives, and strategies for the peer 2 peer program.
• Establish and maintain program policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the P2P program and make continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with various campus departments, faculty, and staff to promote the P2P program.

Peer Recruitment and Training:

• Recruit, select, and onboard peer educators through a structured application and interview process.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training for peers, focusing on mentoring skills, active listening, confidentiality, and program expectations.
• Provide ongoing professional development and support to peer educators to enhance their skills and abilities.

Peer Supervision and Support:

• Assign and supervise a team of peer educators, providing guidance and direction.
• Conduct regular individual and group meetings with peer educators to discuss progress, challenges, and success stories.
• Offer advice and resources to help peers address students' needs effectively.
• Address conflicts and concerns within the mentorship relationships, as needed.

Program Evaluation and Reporting:

• Establish a system for monitoring and evaluating the impact and outcomes of the P2P program.
• Prepare regular reports for senior leadership on program effectiveness, highlighting success stories and areas for improvement.
• Use feedback and data to make data-driven decisions for program enhancement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, government relations, liberal arts, business or a related field.
• Previous experience in peer education, mentoring, student support, or a related area.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to a diverse group of peer educators.
• Knowledge of best practices in peer mentoring and student support.
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills.
• Understanding of data collection and program evaluation techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
• Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus)*. Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. *If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.*
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education, government relations, liberal arts, business, or a related field.

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.