Job Posting for Peer Guide at Weber State University

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WSU's Commitment to Diversity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Peer Guide

Requisition Number

H00964P

Position Category

Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week

5-20

Months per year

Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate

$12.00 depending on experience

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

Get Involved in DREAM!
(Disability Rights, Education, Activism, and Mentoring)

Help students with disabilities reach their academic and professional goals
Gain leadership skills and recognition from WSU
Expand your network of colleagues and friends on campus and in the community
Increase your self-esteem, self-confidence, and leadership competence
Learn new methods for effective communication and collaboration
Complete specialized training that looks great on a resume!

To facilitate opportunities for students with disabilities and achieve the
outcomes of the DREAM program, DREAM students will commit to the following:

Be a positive role model for students with disabilities
Be a positive representative of WSU, Disability Services, and DREAM
Demonstrate an ability to work with diverse populations
Facilitate effective one-on-one and small group activities
Facilitate and coordinate campus programs, workshops, and training sessions
Demonstrate professionalism, organization, excellent communication

and listening skills, responsibility, accountability, integrity, and a desire
to learn, grow and develop as a leader and team member

Perform leadership duties or employment tasks as assigned by Transition Coordinator and DREAM Director

All DREAM students will work under the supervision of Disability Services and will be required to attend and participate in training sessions, staff meetings, workshops, and similar activities throughout the year and will demonstrate a commitment to DREAM and department goals and expectations.

Required Qualifications

Completing the Certified Peer Educator Training prior to, or during, your first semester of mentoring
Must have completed at least two (2) semester at WSU.
Completed FAFSA.
Microsoft Office knowledge
Gmail experience

Preferred Qualifications

Work study preferred
Experience working with diverse populations
Experience mentoring and/or motivating others
Experience coordinating programs and people participation
Teamwork/Team-oriented
Excellent communication skills (presenting/communicating information,
actively listening, mediating, conflict management)
Autonomous and proactive
Organizational skills

Background Check?

Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

08/04/2023

Review Date

08/06/2023

Job Close Date

08/04/2024

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/11227

Notes to Applicant

To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, the contact information for three references and cover letter.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position

Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Not required

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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