Peer Leadership Opportunities Continued
Below are more peer leader opportunities at Stetson University.
To apply for current open peer leader roles at Stetson University, visit ULead. To learn about opportunities to develop your leadership skills, visit our LEAD website.
Sub-Group: Peer Coach
Description: Academic Success currently employs peer leader roles in Peer Success Coaching. These roles specialize in one-on-one and/or group mentoring support in coursework, test preparation and study review sessions for students. Support sessions are designed to help students achieve maximum academic potential, gain confidence in learning and understanding content, and becoming self-aware of strengths, values, interests and passions during their time at Stetson.
Division/Department: Academic Affairs/Academic Success
Recruitment: Mid-semester recruitment for next semester; Combination recruitment since it can also be considered ongoing recruitment if needed.
About How Many Positions: 4
Find Out More Information: Academic Success website, Instagram: @stetsonacademicsuccess
Sub-Group: Peer Governance
Description: Residence Hall Association help advocate for residents and host events for residents to attend throughout the year.
Division/Department: CLaSS/Residencial Living & Learning
Recruitment: Recruitment takes place in April/May.
About How Many Positions: 8
Find Out More Information: To find out more about this peer leader position, reach out to Residential Living and Learning.
Sub-Group: Peer Mentors
Description: The Resident Assistant (RA) is responsible for a community in one of the Residential Living and Learning operated buildings on the Deland campus of Stetson University. Reporting to a Residential Life Coordinator (RLC), the RA has several areas of responsibilities: community & student development, general administration, social justice, maintenance and facility administration, and to the staff team. Through daily interactions with residents, it is the RA's responsibility to create a safe and secure environment that supports the educational mission of the university and personal development of students. RAs employed by Stetson University need to have a strong understanding of what it means to live in, take part in and cultivate a strong community atmosphere within their specific residence hall assignment.
Division/Department: CLaSS/Residential Living & Learning
Recruitment: Applications open in October, close in December, interview in January, hire in February. Ongoing recruitment and application opens in March for candidates to be interviewed and added to an alternate pool.
About How Many Positions: 70
Find Out More Information: Resident Assistants website, Instagram: @Stetsonu.rll
Sub-Group: Peer Mentor
Description: Help students go through the recruitment process.
Division/Department: CLaSS/Student Development & Campus Vibrancy
Recruitment: Takes place in March.
About How Many Positions: 12
Find Out More Information: Rho Gammas must belong to a Greek Sorority at Stetson University, and the sororities receive communication about these leadership opportunities in the fall from the Associate Director of Fraternity & Sorority Involvement and Student Organizations as positions open.
Sub-Group: Peer Facilitator
Description: The SOAR Council is a small group of student leaders who plan and facilitate outdoor adventures for their peers. These trips can be either overnight or day trips. They work alongside their advisor to create a different type of challenging, excited and adventurous opportunities for the Stetson community.
Division/Department: CLaSS/Wellness & Recreation
Recruitment: Spring.
About How Many Positions: 3 to 4
Find Out More Information: Instagram: @stetsonsoar
Sub-Group: Peer Coach
Description: Academic Success currently employs peer leader roles in SPI (Stetson Peer Instruction). The SPI role is designed to assist students enrolled in specific sections of Biology, Chemistry, Health Science and Philosophy (Logic) with course content, exam preparation and study skills. Support sessions are designed to help students achieve maximum academic potential, gain confidence in learning and understanding content, and becoming self-aware of strengths, values, interests and passions during their time at Stetson.
Division/Department: Academic Affairs/Academic Success
Recruitment: Mid-semester recruitment each semester.
About How Many Positions: 20
Find Out More Information: Academic Success website, Instagram: @stetsonacademicsuccess
Sub-Group: Peer Facilitators
Description: Student Ambassadors are responsible for coordinating and staffing all Admissions events held at Stetson University. The emphasis of a Student Ambassador is meeting and greeting all prospective students and their families/guardians during their visit to campus. Ambassadors also help facilitate answers to all their questions about Stetson University from the student perspective, and this experience is vital in the recruitment process.
Division/Department: Enrollment Management & University Marketing/Office of Admissions
Recruitment: Start of Fall and Spring terms (usually first 2-3 weeks).
About How Many Positions: 60 to 75
Find Out More Information: Engage, Instagram: @stetsonambassadors
Sub-Group: Peer Governance
Description: Students on the conduct board serve as a hearing panel and hear cases for the Office of Community Standards.
Division/Department: CLaSS/Office of Community Standards
Recruitment: Spring and Summer.
About How Many Positions: 14
Find Out More Information: Community Standards website
Sub-Group: Peer Governance
Description: The Student Government Association is the representative body for each undergraduate student enrolled at Stetson University. Their goal is to consistently inform and lead the campus, as well as execute necessary changes in the Stetson Community.
Division/Department: CLaSS/Student Development & Campus Vibrancy
Recruitment: Year Round
About How Many Positions: 35
Find Out More Information: SGA Website. Instagram: @stetsonsga
Sub-Group: Peer Mentors
Description: The Student Support Foundation – Stetson University (SSF) is a donor-funded, student-led organization sponsored by the Morgridge Family Foundation. SSF provides immediate financial relief to Stetson students suffering from critical personal, professional, or educational hardship through this generous collaboration. Alongside its student-facilitated philanthropic leadership, SSF engages with the Stetson community through sustainable volunteer events and fundraising opportunities each semester.
Division/Department: Development & Alumni Engagement/Development
Recruitment: Year Round
About How Many Positions: 10
Find Out More Information: Instagram: @stetsonssf
Sub-Group: Peer Governance
Description: Student-athletes from each of our 19 athletic teams are appointed by their head coach. The group meets monthly (at a minimum) to plan and implement community services events, student-athlete events, as well as provide pertinent information from the NCAA that can/will affect their collegiate experience.
Division/Department: Athletics
Recruitment: Summer/beginning of each semester.
About How Many Positions: 35
Find Out More Information: Communication comes from Athletics to the head coaches of teams to recruit representatives for the committee from each team. To find out more, reach out to the Athletics department.
Sub-Group: Peer Facilitators
Description: This position serves as a representative of Stetson University and, specifically, the enrollment and transitions program; to serve as a leader, mentor and role model for incoming and other prospective students and their families through direct involvement with the Office of Admissions and cooperative involvement with other student-centered offices. Additionally, this position serves as an extra dose of vibrancy and helpfulness in guiding new student transitions. Responsibilities include providing daily tours, assisting with Summer Orientation, specialized outreach (phone, email, text), and staffing the front desk of the Rinker Welcome Center.
Division/Department: Enrollment Management & University Marketing/Office of Admissions
Recruitment: Position posted in early spring through Hatter Jobs.
About How Many Positions: 8
Find Out More Information: Hatter Jobs and reach out to [email protected]
Sub-Group: Peer Facilitator
Description: TEDxStetsonU is a committee of peer leaders that oversee the planning, speaker selection, marketing and facilitation of TEDxStetsonU. TEDxStetsonU is a local TED event hosted each spring at Stetson University and these peer leaders help make this experience student directed.
Division/Department: CLaSS/Student Development & Campus Vibrancy
Recruitment: Early Fall.
About How Many Positions: 6 to 8
Find Out More Information: TedXStetsonU website, email: [email protected]
Sub-Group: Peer Coach
Description: Academic Success currently employs peer leader roles in tutoring. These roles specialize in one-on-one and/or group mentoring support in coursework, test preparation and study review sessions for students. Support sessions are designed to help students achieve maximum academic potential, gain confidence in learning and understanding content, and becoming self-aware of strengths, values, interests and passions during their time at Stetson.
Division/Department: Academic Affairs/Academic Success
Recruitment: Mid-semester recruitment for next semester; combination recruitment since it can also be considered ongoing recruitment if needed.
About How Many Positions: 30
Find Out More Information: Academic Success website, Instagram: @stetsonacademicsuccess
Sub-Group: Peer Educator
Description: The WELL Team (Wellness Educators for Life-long Learning) are Stetson University's premier peer education group, educating students on healthy lifestyles and strong decision-making skills. WELL Team members are trained and certified peer educators through the BACCHUS Network, volunteering their time to actively promote healthy behaviors to fellow students. Health topics include healthy relationships, alcohol and other drugs, sexual health, sexual assault prevention, nutrition, exercise, stress management and sleep management. Through fun, interactive and educational programs the WELL Team strives to educate students on critical components to lead to a successful college experience.
Division/Department: CLaSS/Wellness & Recreation
Recruitment: Open recruitment.
About How Many Positions: 8
Find Out More Information: Instagram: @thewellteam, visit weekly meetings (dates and times change every semester)
Sub-Group: Peer Mentors
Description: WISE Leaders will serve as knowledgeable guide, role model, and advocate for incoming first-year students throughout their first year at Stetson. Leaders will be thoughtful facilitators who provide access to people and resources. They will assist in the planning and execution of all WISE events and programming, focusing on social justice and community building. The WISE Leaders' main responsibilities include: Providing assistance and direction to incoming first-year students Supporting and encouraging students to maintain good academic standing and participate in institutional activities Encouraging team building and leadership development among WISE Leaders Identifying and implementing specific networking activities among WISE Leaders and Scholars Provide support and resources to help students adjust academically and socially to the campus community A thoughtful facilitator who provides access to people and resources A role model and advocate
Division/Department: CLaSS/Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Recruitment: Open recruitment.
About How Many Positions: 15
Find Out More Information: WISE Webpage. Instagram: @LIVEwiseSU
Sub-Group: Peer Facilitators
Description: WORLD Ambassadors work together to create campus events for all DeLand students as well as specific events for international students. As peer leaders, WORLD Ambassadors are expected to determine what kinds of events students want and the types of information is needed for the campus body. WORLD Ambassadors also act as buddies for the new international students arriving on campus at the start of each semester.
Division/Department: Academic Affairs/ WORLD: The Rinker Center for International Learning
Recruitment: New positions are advertised for in March and in November
About How Many Positions: 12
Find Out More Information: WORLD website
Sub-Group: Peer Coaches
Description: Writing tutors help writers across campus with any type of written work, at any stage of the writing process.
Division/Department: Academic Affairs/Writing Center
Recruitment: March-April for the upcoming academic year.
About How Many Positions: 22 to 25 tutors
Find Out More Information: Writing Center website, Instagram: @stetsonwritingcenter