Peer LEADer and Campus Operations Student Worker

TITLE: Peer LEADer and Campus Operations Student Worker

DEPARTMENT: Chicago Campus

OPEN TO: Chicago Campus Undergraduate Students

DATE AVAILABLE: Fall 2026

HOURLY RATE: $17.05

Job Description
Position Summary
The Peer LEADer and Campus Operations Student Worker is a student leadership position that integrates peer mentoring, student success initiatives, campus operations, admissions support, and event coordination into one role. Working closely with the Student Success and Engagement, Operations, and Admissions team, Peer LEADers create a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment that supports student belonging, persistence, and engagement.

Essential Functions – Peer Mentorship and Student Success

• Serve as a peer mentor and role model.
• Conduct student outreach and check-ins.
• First-Year Experience programming, City as Campus, and retention initiatives.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources.

Essential Functions – Campus Operations

• Assist with event setup, breakdown, logistics, and room preparation.
• Maintain La Casa, the Resource Center, and student spaces.
• Support meal distribution, inventory, and operational processes.
• Prepare event materials, signage, technology, and supplies.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling, filing, and communications.

Essential Functions – Admissions and Recruitment

• Lead campus tours.
• Support admission events and recruitment activities.
• Represent Dominican University professionally.

Essential Functions – Professional Responsibilities

• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Maintain FERPA compliance and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Dominican University Chicago Campus student in good academic and disciplinary standing.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3.
• Commitment to the academic year.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; Spanish preferred.

Performance Expectations

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 and remain in good academic and disciplinary standing.
• Work an average of 10 to 20 hours per week based on departmental needs and funding.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
• Attend required trainings, supervision meetings, team meetings, and major campus events.
• Communicate professionally and respond to supervisors, students, and staff in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA and university policies.
• Demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Provide exceptional customer service and foster a welcoming, inclusive campus environment.
• Complete assigned projects and responsibilities by established deadlines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Requires standing, walking, occasional lifting of event materials, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Paid student leadership position $17.05/Hr.
• Professional development and leadership training.
• Experience in student success, admissions, campus operations, and event management.
• Mentorship from professional staff.

Benefits
• Paid student leadership position $17.05/Hr.
• Professional development and leadership training.
• Experience in student success, admissions, campus operations, and event management.
• Mentorship from professional staff.