Position Summary

Peer Educators are paraprofessionals hired to promote substance abuse prevention on campus through educational programming, service, and outreach efforts of CROSSROADS.

Peer Educators are expected to commit to working a minimum of six to eight hours each week for fall and spring semesters and to demonstrate:

• a minimum GPA of 2.5
• a commitment to the concept of substance abuse prevention, including use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
• leadership abilities that will facilitate working with educators, students and other peers
• a positive outlook with a willingness to face new experiences while maintaining an open mind to others’ lifestyle choices
• a thorough working knowledge of alcohol and drug issues (after training)
• successful completion of CROSSROADS peer educator training (August 4 & 5, 2005).

Position Duties

A Peer Educator's duties include the following:

• attend regular staff meeting and training events
• assist in the CROSSROADS office schedule and maintain regular hours each week
• develop and execute ideas for events/materials
• attend CROSSROADS events and actively participate in student interactions.