TITLE: Peer LEADer

DEPARTMENT: Student Success & Engagement

OPEN TO: Undergraduate Students
FLSA STATUS: Hourly
RATE: $15/Hour

DATE AVAILABLE: Academic Year 2025/26

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These descriptions and responsibilities look different for fall and spring semester

The Peer LEADer program provides holistic support for all students as they navigate their experience at Dominican University. Peer LEADers have an important role in supporting the mission of the division of Student Success and Engagement utilizing the LEAD Model; Learn, Engage, Advise, and Develop. LEADers will support the offices located within the SSE Suite (Crown 100): Academic Advising, First-Year Experience, and Student Success. Working with the Student Success and Engagement staff, Peer LEADers facilitate and address issues such as working with faculty advisors, securing academic tutoring, developing time management skills, and ensuring a successful first-year transition into the university. Additionally, Peer LEADers assist students with academic planning, registration, and degree planning.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SPRING

The Peer LEADer program provides holistic support for all students as they navigate their experience at Dominican University. Peer LEADers have an important role in supporting the mission of the division of Student Success and Engagement utilizing the LEAD Model; Learn, Engage, Advise, and Develop. LEADers will support the offices located within the SSE Suite (Crown 100): Advising, First-Year Experience, and Student Success. Working with the Advising staff, Peer LEADers plan and facilitate programs to address issues such as working with faculty advisors, securing academic tutoring, developing time management skills, navigating career resources, securing internships and employment, and ensuring a successful first-year transition into the University. Peer LEADers also work collaboratively with student organizations, offices, and departments to plan and execute social and developmental activities throughout the year.

Responsibilities & Duties of the Peer LEADer:

Assist students with academic planning, registration, course requirements, and degree completion planning
Serve alongside a first-year seminar instructor to mentor and provide support for students within that course
Hold meetings with students on a weekly basis regarding academic progress
Facilitate interaction with new students and their transition to Dominican University
Support Dominican's orientation and first-year programming
Administratively support all units within the Student Success and Engagement suite (Crown 100)
Act as a role model for all students and adhere is Dominican's Student Code of Conduct
Refer students to appropriate on and off campus resources
Attend monthly training/meeting sessions throughout the fall and spring semesters

Responsibilities & Duties of the Administrative Peer LEADer: SPRING

Assist walk-in students with academic planning, registration, course requirements, and degree completion planning
Manage advising zoom room for any virtual assistance Facilitate interaction with new students and their transition to Dominican University Administratively support all units within the Student Success and Engagement suite (Crown 100)
Manage SSE staff calendars Answer phone calls and forwarding calls to necessary departments Answer/forward incoming advising emails to the appropriate extent
Act as a role model for all students and adhere is Dominican's Student Code of Conduct Refer students to appropriate on and off campus resources
Attend monthly training/meeting sessions throughout the fall and spring semesters

Requirements and Eligibility:

Peer LEADers will NOT take the place of faculty and professional advisors.
Applicants must be a registered student at Dominican University.
A minimum overall grade point average of 2.50
Applicants must also display strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills as well as the potential to develop these skills.
Proficiency in email etiquette and Office 365 suite
They must have the ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Passion for helping new students get integrated to the DU community.
Ability to work well with peers, students, and faculty.
Demonstrate involvement on campus or in the community.
Commitment of at least 1 year is required.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes:
*Peer LEADers must participate in mandatory trainings that will take place in August.
This is a paid position and each Peer LEADer will work approximately 5-12 hours per week, hours may differentiate in SPRING Semester

First year Peer LEADers will be compensated by an hourly rate based on the current minimum wage
Professional polo shirt
Develop leadership skills by serving as a peer advocate and mentor
Enhance communication and facilitation skills by leading creative presentations and classroom activities Identify personal strengths and practice utilizing strengths in a professional setting
Establish positive relationships with students, staff, and faculty
Obtain professional experience by working with an instructor to meet established standards and fulfill expectations
*August training will not interfere with other fall trainings, so you will be able to apply for multiple positions. You must attend training in order to be a Peer LEADer.

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