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Job Family:

Student Regular Wage

Department:

Student Affairs, General University

Supervisor:

Carrie Bowen

Job Title:

AWARE Lead Peer Educator

Job Description:

This professionally minded individual(s) will help support the AWARE Peer Educators and CAPS. They must be available during daytime hours as well as some evening and weekend hours. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Creating, planning, and facilitating educational programs in mental health and wellness.
• Advising and meeting regularly with student members of AWARE.
• Meeting with professional staff members to develop AWARE or CAPS programs.
• Designing and maintaining social media and print materials to promote AWARE and CAPS events.
• Attending all applicable meetings and programs associated with these functional areas.
• Maintaining appropriate records of program participation and assessment tools.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled at Mercer University during the 2025-2026 academic year
• Elected or appointed as a co-lead of AWARE with at least one academic year of experience as an AWARE member
• Experience designing and implementing educational programs and evaluating their outcomes
• Experience using social media to promote various program initiatives (i.e., Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, etc.)
• Experience designing marketing materials using appropriate technological platforms (Ex: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, etc.)
• Experience leading student members.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, self-motivation and flexibility
• Able to work both independently and in group settings with various Mercer constituencies
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• A strong interest in educating students about wellness.

Pay Rate: $10 per hour

Scheduled Hours:

10

Start Date:

02/13/2026

End Date:

05/30/2026