Peer Assitant

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Job Description:

The peer assistant’s (PA) role is to act as a student co-instructor with a full-time faculty or staff member for the New Student Seminar course. After the peer assistant undergoes new student seminar training, he or she will be able to help their assigned New Student Seminar instructor create tasks for students as it relates to the course learning outcomes and objectives. Job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, conducting class lectures, class preparation, making photocopies, filing papers, and facilitating classroom discussions. The peer assistant must carry out all duties as assigned by the instructor. Additionally, all peer assistants must attend all New Student Seminar classes, which meet for 50 minutes once a week for 15 weeks.

Timeline

Advertising Begins: Nov. 1

Applications Due: Feb. 8

Interviews: Feb. 18 – March 22

Needs to Be Hired: March 22

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Attend all New Student Seminar Peer Assistant training sessions
Assist the instructor with course planning, activities, classroom presentations and all assignments related to the success of the course
Arrive to all class sessions on time or early if possible
Come to class prepared for the scheduled lecture, presentation, activity or guest speaker
Carryout all tasks and duties as assigned by the instructor
Be confident and able to facilitate class discussions and activities with first year students
Ability to act as a positive role model for students, which includes abiding by the rules and responsibilities of the St. Ambrose University Student Handbook.
Act as a personal resource for students while maintaining appropriate relationships
Maintain confidentiality of student information
Be knowledgeable of campus resources provided to all students on campus (i.e. Counseling Center, office of First Year Experience, Disability Services, Health Center, Student Recreation, Student Activities office, Student Success Center, and more).
Initiate contact with students about their academic and social progress at SAU.

Compensation

Peer Assistants are paid for 25 hours for Training and Welcome Week responsibilities.
Peer Assistants can make 2 - 4 hours

Eligibility

All Peer Assistants must be in good academic standing as deemed by the university
Preference will be given to students who have completed a New Student Seminar course at St. Ambrose University
Students must be a second semester first-year student or an upperclassman who demonstrates self-confidence, responsibility, and leadership qualities.

Questions?

Contact Jason Richter, Director of Student Engagement, RichterJasonF@sau.edu or 563- 333-6262

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