Peer Educator First Year Seminar (PE100)
Application Packet
Fall 2016
PLEASE RETURN APPLICATIONS TO:
Brenda Kozsan, Associate Head of School
By mail at CU BOX 5650
or
Email bkozsan@clarkson.edu
or
In person at The Clarkson School/Honors Program office,
2nd floor Price Hall
DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS IS
Friday, February 26, 2016
PEER EDUCATOR – The Clarkson School
JOB DESCRIPTION & BENEFITS
Job Description of Peer Educators:
 Serve as a role model for first year Clarkson School students in PE100
 Assist Clarkson School students with the understanding of team work skills
 Disseminate appropriate paperwork and other information to the students
 Facilitate and engage a group of 6-8 Clarkson School students in class activities
 Assist guest speakers and Coordinator with the facilitation of the class
 Provide feedback to guest speakers and coordinator to enhance PE100
 Adhere to the class guidelines as outlined in the FYS class
 Understand and be prepared for PE100 activities each week
 Participate in the evaluation process of Clarkson School students
 Attend mandatory weekly meetings with the Coordinator
 Attend training sessions
 Attend orientation meeting prior to the first class in the semester
 Work with other peer educators on various projects
 Other duties related to peer education
Benefits of Being a Peer Educator:
 You will earn money!
 You meet new Clarkson School students and serve as a role model for them
 You serve as a leader within the university
 You are able to build your resume, highlighting your leadership role
 You meet staff who can serve as potential references
 You make a difference in the adjustment of Clarkson School students!
Minimum Qualifications:
 GPA of 2.5 or higher
 Exhibit strong interpersonal skills
Desired Qualifications:
 Current Clarkson School student or an alum of The Clarkson School
 Have had mentor/leadership experience
Application requirements:
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Completed application
Resume
Two recommendation letters from an advisor, professor or supervisor
Interview, if required, with PE100 Instructor, Brenda Kozsan
If you think this sounds like a great job for you, continue on to the
application portion of this packet! 
First Year Seminar (PE100)
Peer Educator for The Clarkson School
Application 2016
Please complete the following information:
Name:
Student #:
In fall 2016, I will be a (Please circle one):
Cumulative GPA:
Box:
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Major:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Address (campus):
Are you work-study eligible? (Please circle one) YES OR
 Work study eligible students will be given preference.
Birthdate:
NO
Please answer the following questions in the space provided or submit an additional sheet:
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Why do you want the position of Peer Educator? What aspects of your experience will
help you to be an effective peer?
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How will you balance your own personal beliefs/preferences with those of others in your
position as a peer?
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List three things that you hope to bring to the Peer Educator/PE100 program:
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What do you hope to gain from being a peer educator for The Clarkson School?
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Other information you would like us to know about you:
First-Year Seminar
Peer Educator for The Clarkson School Application
Recommendation Form
Applicant Name: ______________________________________________________________
Recommender Name: _________________________________________________________
Recommender Email and Phone Number: _________________________________________
Relationship to Applicant: ______________________________________________________
Note: All information herein is confidential.
The student named above has applied for the position of Peer Educator in the First-Year seminar
program for The Clarkson School. Peer Educators require excellent communication skills and
leadership skills in order to fulfill their job requirements. Your input as a reference will greatly help
us in selecting new Peer Educators for the upcoming year.
Please rate the applicant on these following characteristics/skills:
1)
Maturity
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
2)
Communication Skills
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
3)
Self-Discipline
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
4)
As a group leader
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
5)
Leadership
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
6)
Open-Mindedness
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
7)
Team Player
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
8)
Self-Confidence
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
9)
Willingness to Work
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
10)
Initiative
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
Overall Recommendation (Please feel free to add additional comments on the back or attach a
separate piece of paper):
Highly Recommend
Recommend
Recommend with Reservations
Do Not Recommend
Signed: _______________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Please return in a sealed envelope to: Brenda Kozsan, Associate Head of School,
The Clarkson School, CU Box 5650, Potsdam, NY 13699
Deadline: Friday, February 26, 2016
First-Year Seminar
Peer Educator for The Clarkson School Application
Recommendation Form
Applicant Name: ______________________________________________________________
Recommender Name: _________________________________________________________
Recommender Email and Phone Number: _________________________________________
Relationship to Applicant: ______________________________________________________
Note: All information herein is confidential.
The student named above has applied for the position of Peer Educator in the First-Year seminar
program for The Clarkson School. Peer Educators require excellent communication skills and
leadership skills in order to fulfill their job requirements. Your input as a reference will greatly help
us in selecting new Peer Educators for the upcoming year.
Please rate the applicant on these following characteristics/skills:
1)
Maturity
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
2)
Communication Skills
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
3)
Self-Discipline
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
4)
As a group leader
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
5)
Leadership
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
6)
Open-Mindedness
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
7)
Team Player
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
8)
Self-Confidence
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
9)
Willingness to Work
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
10)
Initiative
Below Average
Average
Good
Exceptional
Overall Recommendation (Please feel free to add additional comments on the back or attach a
separate piece of paper):
Highly Recommend
Recommend
Recommend with Reservations
Do Not Recommend
Signed: _______________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Please return in a sealed envelope to: Brenda Kozsan, Associate Head of School,
The Clarkson School, CU Box 5650, Potsdam, NY 13699
Deadline: Friday, February 26, 2016