POSITION TITLE

• Position: Academic Connections Peer Educator
• Semester: AY 26/27
• College: OUGS
• Department: Academic Connections

The Department of Academic Connections in the Office of Undergraduate Studies at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time Peer Educator for the remainder of the AY 26/27.

Peer Educators serve as a student leader within Academic Connections, providing peer-to-peer support, academic coaching, and resource referral services to students experiencing academic challenges, navigating university processes, or facing personal and educational barriers to success. Through individualized support, outreach efforts, workshops, presentations, and drop-in services, Peer Educators help students develop academic success strategies, connect with campus resources, and increase their sense of belonging and engagement at CSUSM.

Peer Educators primarily support students referred through Academic Connections initiatives, including the Early Academic Intervention Program, students placed on Academic Notice, and students seeking guidance regarding university academic policies and processes such as course withdrawals, grade appeals, disqualification/reinstatement and academic standing requirements. Working closely with professional staff, Peer Educators conduct outreach, facilitate student appointments, assess student needs, provide information and referrals, and help identify trends in student challenges to inform workshops, drop-in services, and other support initiatives.

Minimum qualifications:

• Requires admission and registration as a CSUSM student
• Student must be on good standing with the university
• Student must be enrolled at least part-time
• Two references from faculty/staff
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to commit to a regular weekly schedule, and to be prompt and professional
• Ability to learn and perform assigned work
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students
• Ability to accept responsibility
• Willingness to learn new concepts and skills related to the work of a peer educator
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed student application
• Contact information for up to three current references
• Additional supplemental application documents

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on November 5th, 2026.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.