Peer Leader: Accessibility Resources Peer Leader
ABOUT THE PEER LEADER PROGRAM:
The Peer Leader Program serves to synthesize the work of these 12 offices into one developmental experience for students’ current and prospective aspirations. These roles not only allow students the platform to work with staff to create programming, resources, and peer support for the campus community, but also offer students opportunities to think critically about and commit diligently to their own development and skill attainment.
Accessibility Resources Peer Leader
Becoming an Accessibility Resources Peer Leader is an opportunity to positively impact Carleton and the greater community. OAR Peer Leaders have the opportunity to mentor and support students with disabilities, provide academic support to peers, promote positive disability culture through campus outreach, and assist with program development.
QUESTIONS
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1.) Submit the Peer Leader Common Application ONCE. This application will apply to any Peer Leader positions that you wish to apply for. This application will be live 3/1-3/31/2022.
2.) Submit your resume and cover letter through Handshake for each position that you are applying for.
2a.) Your cover letter should address the following:
1. Why do you want to be an OAR Peer Leader?
2. Describe your ideas about addressing disability culture on campus, the community, or
beyond.
3. Discuss your experiences working as part of a collaborative team. What strengths and skills will allow you to be successful in this position?
4. Are there any experiences that you feel have prepared you well for this position?
Cover Letters should be addressed to:
Samantha Thayer
Carleton College Office of Accessibility Resources, Henry House
1 North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057
3.) All steps need to be completed before 11:59:00 p.m. on 3/31/2022.
4.) Applications will be reviewed by each office and qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview and next steps.
Carleton is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation regarding this position, email OAR@carleton.edu or contact Sam Thayer (sthayer@carleton.edu, phone number: 507-222-4464) or Joclyn Tiedt (jtiedt@carleton.edu, phone number: 507-222-4917).
We recommend applicants make an appointment with a career coach or Student Career Assistant (SCA) to review their application materials prior to submission.