Peer Leader: Office of Intercultural Life (OPL)
ABOUT THE PEER LEADER PROGRAM:
The Peer Leader Program serves to synthesize the work of these 11 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.
OIL Peer Leader
- Department or Office: Office of Intercultural Life
- Date Open: February 24, 2025
- Closes: Sunday, April 6, 2025 @ 11:59:00 p.m.
Application Materials and Procedure:
- All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter
- Highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview with OIL staff
Description:
The Office of Intercultural Life strives to create a diverse and welcoming campus community that embraces individual difference, advocates for social justice, and cultivates inclusion. OIL centers the experiences of people of color while working collaboratively to create a campus wide culture of understanding and authentic living.
OIL Peer Leaders (OPLs) are student-leaders committed to OIL’s mission. As peer mentors, dialogue facilitators, and thought leaders, OPLs create a culture of inclusion at Carleton. OPLs mentor first year BIPOC students, facilitate critical conversations, and host events and workshops in the service of greater awareness, empathy, mutual respect, acceptance, and recognition.
Position Requirements:
- Work 10 hours per week (may not be committed to other paid positions or research positions during the academic year)
- Work some nights and weekends
- Attend weekly team meetings and bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with OIL staff
- Plan to be on campus for at least Fall & Winter terms
- Attend all OIL events and programs
- Attend mandatory training sessions, including in-person Peer Leader and New Student Week training in summer 2025
Duties include:
- Mentor a cohort of first year domestic students of color
- Hold weekly one-on-one; support mentees in making sound decisions about their academic and social lives; refer mentees to campus resources; and support mentees in building community on campus
- Support OIL professional staff in planning campus-wide events that support BIPOC students
- Design, present, and facilitate candid conversations on issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice
- Market and promote OIL events and issue areas by designing posters, developing social media content, and providing event photography
- Other tasks as assigned
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to OIL’s mission
- Familiarity with campus support resources, community standards, and academic rules
- Knowledge of and experience in group facilitation techniques
- Knowledge of issues affecting communities of color locally, nationally, and globally
- Ability and willingness to initiate and facilitate sensitive conversations on DEI issues
- Experience in social media content management
- Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Fine attention to detail
- Innovative thinking and the ability to be creative and flexible
- Ability to work with and communicate effectively with team members
The Office of Intercultural Life is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all its employees. We welcome applications from qualified students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Your Cover Letter should address the following:
- Describe why you want to work for OIL and what makes you a strong candidate for the OPL position.
- Describe how you meet one or more of the qualifications outlined above. Provide examples. Include any special skills you have that are relevant to the role.
- Explain what you hope to gain from being an OPL.
Please visit OIL’s website to learn more about OPL and the unique role the OPLs play in supporting BIPOC issues at Carleton.
Application Resources
We recommend applicants make an appointment or visit SCA drop-in hours to review application materials before submitting. Appointments can be made with an SCA or a career coach via Handshake.
Carleton is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation regarding this position, email OAR@carleton.edu or contact Sam Thayer (sthayer@carleton.edu, phone number: 507-222-4464) or Elijah Genheimer (egenheimer@carleton.edu, phone number: 507-222-4500).
Questions? Contact Edwinna M. Johnson, Associate Director of OIL