Assistant Director of Peer Education

Overview

Quinnipiac University invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Peer Education, an impactful student-centered leadership role dedicated to enhancing academic success, student engagement, and peer-to-peer learning across the undergraduate experience.

Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Peer Education, the Assistant Director plays a key role in the administration, growth, and continued success of the university's nationally recognized Peer Catalyst Program. This innovative initiative embeds trained peer educators within active-learning classrooms to support student achievement, foster belonging, and strengthen academic engagement.

The Assistant Director is responsible for recruiting, training, mentoring, and supervising Peer Catalysts, guiding their personal and professional development while ensuring the delivery of high-quality peer support services. Through this work, the position directly influences the academic success and learning outcomes of Quinnipiac students while helping peer educators develop valuable leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.

As a collaborative campus partner, the Assistant Director works closely with colleagues throughout the Learning Commons, First-Year Seminar leadership, faculty members, and academic and student support units to advance student success initiatives and promote innovative approaches to teaching and learning. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate higher education professional to make a meaningful impact on student development, academic achievement, and the overall student experience.

About Quinnipiac

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100-degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing & Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and evaluate the Peer Catalyst Program, a College Reading and Learning Association-certified Peer Educator program.
• Collaborate with faculty regarding Peer Catalyst placement and working with an embedded peer educator.
• Support and collaborate with other peer academic support programs.
• Assist faculty and staff with academic intervention and support strategies.
• Interact with other professional support services on campus and in the community where deemed appropriate.
• Identify support opportunities and recommend appropriate responses.
• Promote the Peer Catalyst Program and Learning Commons through classroom presentations, open houses, faculty orientations, and other opportunities.
• Attend conferences, workshops, and meetings pertinent to the responsibilities of this position.

Education Requirements

Master's degree, required

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in academic support programs, preferably at a university
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with students, staff, and faculty members. This includes active listening, public speaking, and facilitating group discussions
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy are essential for building rapport and fostering a supportive environment within the student staff of the Learning Commons
• Experience in designing and implementing academic support programs and initiatives that meet the diverse needs of students. This includes creating workshops, tutorials, and study groups, as well as collaborating with faculty and staff to develop comprehensive student success strategies.
• Familiarity with active learning and group learning techniques, particularly those associated with seminar- and flipped-classroom pedagogies. Knowledge of critical thinking, written- and verbal-communication skills, growth mindset, and/or self-efficacy theoretical frameworks. Classroom teaching experience is a plus.
• Ability to do basic statistical analysis
• Proficiency with Excel
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds