Peer Education Program Assistant

The Peer Education Program Assistant supports the Student Health Ambassadors program in mentorship, recruitment, training, and administrative coordination.

Eligibility requirements:

Incoming or continuing student enrolled in a graduate program at Boston University.

Opportunities include:

  • Support Student Health Ambassadors (SHA) program management and coordination, including:
    • Committee activities and projects
    • Trainings led by SHS staff and other campus partners
    • Social and service events
    • Recruitment of SHAs
    • Evaluation of SHA program
  • Assist with strategic planning efforts with the SHA program
  • Collaborate with SHS departments and campus partners on programming and educational initiatives 
  • Assist with campus outreach events
  • Assist with general office administration including email correspondence and maintenance, inventory tracking

An ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience mentoring, advising, or supervising young adults
  • Experience with peer education groups or models
  • Strong skills in project management, communication, and collaboration
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, problem-solve, and make well-informed decisions
  • Experience incorporating concepts of diversity, inclusion, and social justice in health promotion

Time commitment:

  • This position will be in person for 2025-2026 academic year, with potential for virtual onboarding
  • Approximately 15 hours per week beginning in August 11, 2025 and ending in May 2025, with the potential to extend to the following academic year
  • Be available to attend and support SHA training on September 5 & 6, 2025
  • Required to work Friday afternoons from 2-4 PM during the academic year
  • May be required to work occasional evenings and weekends

Compensation:

  •  $17.50/hour for 15 hours per week
  • There are no tuition benefits


Applications are currently closed.