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Berea College

The MoneyWi$e program will soon be accepting applications for fall 2025 - spring 2026 peer leader positions.

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Click below to review the position description and application.

Description of Duties For This WLS 3 Position:
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<li>Assist developing and facilitating workshops, meetings, and skill sessions on topics relevant to Berea College’s MoneyWi$e program.</li>
<li>Advocate for MoneyWi$e’s work across campus, including answering student/faculty/staff questions, directing campus community members to relevant resources, and developing/distributing program materials.</li>
<li>Identify student needs (academic, social, financial) and connect students with campus resources.</li>
<li>Maintain drop-in hours for individual peer-to-peer consultations with students seeking MoneyWi$e support.</li>
<li>Participate in ongoing trainings and professional development workshops and meetings prior to each term (as needed) and throughout the academic year.</li>
<li>Prepare for all trainings and workshops by completing readings and activities, including reflections and observations.</li>
<li>Conduct general cleaning of MoneyWi$e office/classroom spaces and maintain accurate records relevant to MoneyWi$e work.</li>
<li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned.</li>
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Learning Opportunities For This Position:
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<li>Opportunity to increase ability to articulate and interpret observations and experiences in classroom and one-on-one meeting environments.</li>
<li>Develop greater understanding of policies, processes, and decision-making related to institutional, programmatic, and individual student educational goals.</li>
<li>Opportunity to mentor, lead, and provide feedback and resources for a diverse cohort of students</li>
<li>Expand and deepen knowledge of core financial literacy topics.</li>
<li>Develop skills related to public presentation and workshop and event planning.</li>
<li>Work in tandem with professional staff members and student colleagues to create an atmosphere for students that promotes learning and provides appropriate challenge and support.</li>
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Qualifications Needed For This Position:
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<li>Ability to work independently and interdependently.</li>
<li>Proficiency in written and oral communication.</li>
<li>Ability to receive and make use of feedback from peers and professional colleagues.</li>
<li>Organizational skills and ability to prioritize/multitask.</li>
<li>Willingness to listen empathetically to students, including student colleagues, and problem solve.</li>
<li>Sound intellectual and ethical judgment.</li>
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Application for MoneyWi$e Peer Mentors