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Ferris State University lists this Violence Prevent Peer Educator (Student Position) opportunity in big rapids, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Violence Prevent Peer Educator (Student Position)
Job no:
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49503, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General
Position Title: Violence Prevention Peer Educator (Student Position)
Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49307
Department:
60- VP Student Affairs
Advertised Salary: $13.73- $14.00
Summary of Position: The Anti-Violence Alliance office is seeking a student to assist them with creating new prevention initiatives and to amplify existing efforts on campus. This position is relevant for students pursuing degrees in communications, criminal justice, graphic design, social sciences, or women's studies.
Position Requirements: *Must display a commitment to sexual and relationship violence issues
*A passion and desire to make a difference
*Have a desire to learn about university prevention organizations and practices
*Must be organized, have strong attention to detail, and be able to complete projects independently
*Be enrolled at Ferris State University, taking at least 6 credits
*Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA
*Have approval from the Office of Student Community Standards to join the program
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: *Generate a curriculum of events that would occur throughout the academic year
*Provide year-round awareness to ensure that changes in thoughts and actions are sustained long-term
*Attend all monthly Anti-Violence Alliance meetings
*Attend all mandatory training sessions (Including but not limited to dating/domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, public speaking, prevention best practices, how to facilitate the Bringing in the Bystander curriculum, and annual refresher training )
* Co-facilitate prevention/awareness programs or events each semester
*We are looking mainly for peer educators who are willing to present, but we can accept a few applicants who only want to create social media content.
Number of Positions Available: 3
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume/ Class Schedule
Job Close Date: 09/16/2026
EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
Advertised: 27 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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big rapids, MI, 49307, US
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