Manager, Peer Educator Development

31712BR

University Academic Support Ct

Position Overview
Reporting to the Associate Director for
the Wingspan: Center for Learning and Writing Support, the Student Program Manager for Peer Educator Development works as part of the
collaborative leadership team for the Wingspan to lead peer educator [and tutor] development for a range of peer support programs. This role
works closely with the Wingspan leadership team to provide vision for peer educator professional development to ensure peer educators
receive foundational to advanced skills in providing academic support to meet the needs of students participating in Wingspan services. As
part of this work, the Student Program Manager will leverage existing and develop new training materials and processes to create and provide
a coherent professional development program consistent with College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) standards for International Peer
Educator Training Certification (IPTC) and International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) standards.

The Student Program
Manager supervises and manages the CRLA peer educator [and tutor] certification efforts and takes a lead role in the development of
instructional/training content and learning resources for Wingspan programs and its peer educators. The Student Program Manager will also
facilitate how the Wingspan tracks individual training and tutoring [peer education] experience hours for the awarding of CRLA certification
to peer educators and tutors. In addition, the Student Program Manager will support peer educator recruitment, observation processes, and
the assessment of peer education and development.

Unit Overview:

University Academic Support Centers (UASC)
is a comprehensive student support unit designed to provide resources to strengthen the academic skills and written communication of
students at the University of Kansas while supporting the University’s commitment to the academic success and holistic development of
students. Specifically, UASC supports the intellectual development of individuals by encouraging active participation both in and out of the
classroom; coordinating services and programs in which students can acquire and practice life management, decision-making, and learning
skills; and linking students to other resources that will help them learn these skills. UASC includes the Wingspan-Center for Learning and
Writing Support, the Student Access Center, and the University Testing Center. UASC is a department within the Office of Academic
Success.

Job Description
60%: Manages, develops, and implements Wingspan online and in-person training
processes for peer educator [and tutor] development for over 110 peer educators. Training may be provided directly to peer educators and/or
provided via a train-the-trainer model to relevant Wingspan employees with direct oversight for peer educator programs. Training must be
delivered in a manner consistent with College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) standards for International Peer Educator Training
Certification (IPTC) and International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) standards. Manages ITTPC and IPTC processes and
recertification applications for CRLA and coordinates Wingspan student employee professional development opportunities. Supervises graduate
assistants and office assistants that help with program coordination.

20%: Manages, implements, and communicates to Wingspan
employees overseeing peer educator programs a clear process for tracking training hours and tutoring, writing consulting, and peer educator
experience hours. Ensures the process for tracking and calculating CRLA training and experience hours are within CRLA guidelines. Maintains
a master record of individual peer educator’s [tutor’s] training and experience hours tracking sheet.

15%: Coordinates and
implements assessment and evaluation of peer educator training to ensure learning outcomes are being met and are consistent with CRLA
certification requirements. Serves as a member on the peer educator recruitment and observation team, supporting both in-person and virtual
tutor observations. Assists the Associate Director in coordinating assessment of programming and developing annual reports.

5%: Other
duties as assigned.

Position Requirements
Limited evening and occasional weekend work may be required.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of full-time experience coordinating academic
   support programs in higher education
2. Demonstrated experience and skill as evidenced through previous employment or coursework
   designing modules in online learning management systems, such as Canvas, and use of MS Office tools.
3. Demonstrated experience
   training and working with student populations.
4. Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by the cover letter and
   resume.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced
knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly
recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains
competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and
programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s
   degree in education, education technology, curriculum and instruction, psychology, higher education administration, student development, or
   related field
2. Previous experience that required the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently in a continuously
   changing environment as evidenced by application materials.
3. Experience working in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking, and
   prioritizing tasks as evidenced by application materials.
4. Experience training and/or teaching undergraduate
   students.
5. Demonstrated experience using digital tools to create engaging and interactive online educational content, such as
   SoftChalk, GoReact, Kaltura, VoiceThread, and Microsoft Teams.
6. Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail as
   evidenced by application materials.
7. Excellent verbal communication skills as demonstrated by the interview.
8. Demonstrated
   public speaking experience as evidenced by coursework or professional career.

Contact Information to Applicants
Tori Celli
victoriacelli@ku.edu

Additional Candidate
Instruction
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this
position:

• Cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications are met.
• Resume
• Contact
  information for three (3) professional references including at least one (1) former or current supervisor.

Only complete
applications will be considered.

Application review begins Monday, January 12th 2026 and will continue until a
qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Advertised Salary Range: $58,000

Application Review Begins: 12-Jan-2026

Anticipated Start Date: 29-Mar-2026

Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE: 1.0

Reg/Temp: Regular

FLSA Status
Administrative

Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule
M-F, 8-5

Job Family
Advising,Career&StudentSrv-KUL

Work Location Assignment
Hybrid

Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry,
disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic
information in the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been
designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses:
Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human
Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

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