Spring 2024 Peer Advisor (Non-Work Study)

Bridgewater State University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Bridgewater, MASSACHUSETTS
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Title Spring 2024 Peer Advisor (Non-Work Study)
Position Description
Peer Advisors are undergraduate students who assist with programs in the Academic Achievement Center (AAC), including a significant role in the Haughey First Year Advising Program.
Responsibilities of Peer Advisors:
1. Provide front line service to students in a friendly and professional manner.
2. Offer individual assistance to students on such topics as schedule preparation, using DegreeWorks, calculating a GPA, the Add/Drop process, and/or learning about campus resources, etc.
3. Assist students during Add/Drop and Registration.
4. Assist with large group advising, small group advising and other advising program sessions, as needed.
5. Facilitate make-up sessions for large group advising, small group advising, and/or other advising program sessions, as needed.
6. Attend all designated trainings and supervision meetings.
7. Assists with research, program development, and social media.
8. Assists with communications (e-mail, telephone, mail, flyers, bulletin boards, surveys) and/or publicizing tasks for all programs provided by the AAC.
9. Maintains a weekly calendar of appointments, drop-ins, tasks completed, and concerns regarding students along with any other pertinent information to be shared with the Program Coordinator.
10. Assists with routine departmental tasks as needed.
11. Some evening hours may be required/requested.
12. Carries out other tasks and duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Undergraduate student at BSU
2. Sophomores and Juniors are preferred (but we will consider Freshmen and Seniors)
3. 2.8 GPA or higher
4. Expert knowledge of DegreeWorks, InfoBear, the Catalog, Core Curriculum requirements, and the registration process.
5. 6-8 hours of availability per week during the academic year.
Physical Demands
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.
EEO Statement
Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.
Hourly Rate 15.00

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