Interested in joining our team of peer educators in the Learning Centers?
The Learning Centers employ over 100 peer educators across our five programs! Check out the details below to learn more about what our peer educators do, the benefits of being a Learning Centers employee, and to access hiring information for each program!
Who is a "peer educator"?
Peer educators are trained JMU students who offer free academic support to the JMU community! The learning assistance our peer educators provide looks different in each area of the Learning Centers, and we often refer to peer educators as tutors, consultants, or leaders.
Perks of Being a Peer Educator:
- Flexible schedules
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Faculty mentorship
- Being part of an awesome community
- Making an impact on the JMU community by supporting fellow Dukes!
- ...and so much more!
Peer Educator Positons by Program
Communication Center
Peer educators in the Communication Center help members of the JMU community develop skills in public speaking, library research, small group communication, and advocacy through workshops, individual and small group tutoring, and online resources.
Office Assistants
Peer educators serving as Office Assistants are the operations support paraprofessionals who keep the Learning Centers running smoothly. They provide reception to connect students to the right services and resources, assist in registering student users and making appointments, coordinate office operations and coverage, and are general knowledge-holders of all things Learning Centers.
Peer Academic Coaching
Peer Academic Coaches work 1:1 with students to cover key topics for academic success, starting with academic habits and expectations. Coaches facilitate clients setting the tone so that coaches can encourage performance, offering actions and concepts to take the client's efforts to the next level.
Peer Assisted Study Sessions
Peer educators in Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS, or Supplemental Instruction) provide student-facilitated academic support for difficult courses across campus, especially in science and math. They lead evening study sessions to reinforce course content and help students develop study skills.
Science and Math Learning Center
Peer educators in the Science and Math Learning Center (SMLC) offer drop-in tutoring and online support to help students understand course content, homework assignments and lab reports in many first and second year physics, chemistry, math, and statistics courses.
University Writing Center
Peer educators in the University Writing Center (UWC) offer tutoring, consultations, workshops, and online resources to support all types of writing, including class assignments, scholarly articles, fiction and personal narratives, and professional writing. The UWC also supports faculty in their teaching, scholarly, and service efforts related to writing.
MSC 1023
738 South Mason Street
Room Suite 1100-1167
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
