Office of Advocacy and Education Peer Educator (Fall)

Position Introduction

The Office of Advocacy and Education (OAE) Peer Educators are responsible for providing campus-wide education to currently enrolled OU students. OAE Peer Educators have the opportunity to facilitate various presentations, workshops, and outreach events and assist with social media and graphic design campaigns related to: gender-based violence prevention, substance misuse prevention, sexual health, hazing prevention, and other general health and wellness topics. Peer Educators will be trained and certified under national NASPA standards and have access to other professional development opportunities and resources.

Responsibilities

• Mandatory Peer Educator Fall Training (August 10—14, 2026)
• Mandatory Camp Crimson presentation facilitation, including The Consent Conversation and Let’s Talk About AOD (August 19—23, 2026)
• Providing supervisors with information such as class and other job schedules, as well as schedules for those involved in student organizations, Greek chapters, and/or athletics.
• Expected 8 hours worked per semester, totaling 16 hours worked throughout the academic year (not including hours spent working Camp Crimson, attending monthly meetings, orientations/trainings, and one-on-one meetings).
• Specific required working hours will be solidified once the hiring process is complete.
• Ability to attend* monthly 2-hour meetings for education and outreach updates
• Ability to attend* two one-on-one meetings with supervisors per semester

Qualifications

• Strong oral communication and presentation skills
• Dependable and punctual
• Mature and responsible decision-making
• Has completed all mandatory training provided by the OAE on behalf of university policy

Department Preferences

Prior knowledge, understanding of, and passion for topics within the educational content and resources provided from the OAE.

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