Job Description

Roles and Goals of Peer Leaders

•  Plan and lead Learning Community meetings twice per week.
•  Support academic success of LC students.
•  Build Relationships with and mentor first-year LC students.
•  Connect students with people, resources and opportunities throughout UC.
•  Aid students' transition to the University community.

Responsibilities of Peer Leaders

•  Devote an average of 8 hours per week to the peer leader role.
•  Autonomously lead LC meeting twice per week.
•  Plan and implement academic and social activities for the LC.
•  Attend weekly Peer Leader meeting and office hour.
•  Mentor LC students in small groups or individually
•  Collaborate with faculty, advisors, classmates, campus services, organizations, and more to maximize quality of LC experience.

Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements

•  Maintain good academic standing (at least a 3.0 Cumulative GPA).
•  Hold sophomore or higher status by the start of Fall Semester 2013.
•  Strong and effective communication, organizational and time management skills.
•  Experience and academic background needed to address academic needs and interests of students.
•  Limit additional outside jobs or volunteer positions to a maximum of 15 hours/week.

Compensation and Benefits

•  Pays $7.85 per hour with weekly workload of 8 hours; training paid as well.
•  Impact the lives and experiences of first-year students.
•  Enhance networks with peers, faculty and professionals in and outside UC.
•  Flexible hours to accommodate a busy schedule.

If you have any questions about recruitment for 2013-2014, please contact Bee Nash, nashba@ucmail.uc.edu, or check out our FAQ.