POWER Peer Educator (Learning Bar)

Job Title
POWER Peer Educator (Learning Bar)

Requisition Number
DU14802

Department Name
1B370:Prev Outreach Wellness Ed Res POWER

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$12.00 - $12.99/hr with opportunity for raise with annual performance evaluation

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Currently enrolled as a UK student

Required Related Experience

NA

Required License/Registration/Certification

NA

Physical Requirements

Standing for long periods of time; able to lift objects up to 30 lbs.

Shift

5-15 hours per week. Primarily days – work will be schedule but times will vary upon students’ schedule.

Job Summary

POWER Peer Educator (Learning Bar) supports alcohol risk reduction lessons at The Learning Bar as well as presents other alcohol and other drug risk reduction information to varying audiences including, but not limited to student groups, residence halls, and academic classes as well as provides scheduled programming (education, resources, skill development, and activities) through the POWER Unit.

Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Public speaking, classroom management, or acting experience preferred

Deadline to Apply
12/31/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.