Peer Educator Application Form
Peer Educator Recommendation Form
Fact Sheet for Paraprofessional Peer Educator Positions
Department of Developmental Studies
Qualifications
Prospective Peer Educators are required to
- Be a freshman (2nd semester), sophomore, or junior.
- Have a cumulative Q.P.A. of above 3.0.
- Have earned an “A” as a final grade in the targeted course(s)
- Complete an application form, which includes two faculty recommendation forms.
- Successfully complete the 1-credit training course (DVST 250: Role of the Peer Educator: Theory, Practice, and Assessment) after being selected for a peer educator position.
Job Description: Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders
Primary Responsibilities and Hours per Week
- Attend classes, take notes, and communicate with instructor for targeted course section. (3 hours per week)
- Conduct two study/review sessions each week. (2 hours per week)
- Prepare written outline for each session. Plan activities; create handouts and materials. (4 hours per week)
- Meet with Supervisor to discuss sessions and on-going job training. (1 hour per week)
Total Hours: 10
Job Description: Peer Educators for Walk-in Assistance
Primary Responsibilities
- Publicize offerings and schedules at the beginning and periodically throughout the term.
- Maintain communication with the targeted professors and/or course sections.
- Maintain established work schedule.
- Complete and collect contact sheets for each session.
- Maintain competence in the courses via systematic review of content.
- Meet with Supervisor weekly to discuss sessions & on-going job training.
Related Responsibilities for All Peer Educators
- Complete and collect contact sheets for each session.
- Distribute surveys/fliers and make periodic announcements to targeted course section(s).
- Maintain regular working hours (3-10 hours weekly).
- Notify your Supervisor in advance about changes in the schedule or location of sessions.
- Meet with Faculty or Peer Observers to discuss periodic observations of sessions.
- Check IUP e-mail address weekly for job-related announcements.
- Model appropriate professional attitudes and behaviors to students and faculty/staff.
- Maintain a high G.P.A. in your coursework each term.
Renumeration
The paid position entails an average of five to twelve hours weekly (but may vary).
Application Requirements
- Return completed application form to Dr. Lipsky, 202 Pratt Hall, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA 15705.
- Distribute two (2) faculty recommendation forms; at least one from a faculty member in your subject area.
- Eligible candidates will be contacted for an interview.
For additional information contact: Dr. Sally Lipsky, sal@iup.edu (724 -357-4084)
