Undergraduate Academic Affairs Peer Adviser!!!
PeerAdviserjobdescription 2015-16 (4)
Peer Advisers work in close cooperation with academic advising staff to provide a high level of service to students in the Center for Undergraduate Advising, Diversity and Student Success (CUADSS), and other designated campus spaces. Peer Advisers will contribute to the intellectual and personal growth of students by offering their insights into academic issues and major exploration. By honing and developing their personal and professional skills, Peer Advisers simultaneously foster student development while gaining valuable leadership experience. Peer advisors will serve students by providing one-on-one advising as well as group sessions in CUADSS, the residence halls, and other student populated locations.
Required Qualifications:
Good academic standing with at least a 2.7 GPA
Completion of three quarters at the UW prior to start date
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty, and staff
Capacity for discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality
Resourceful, reliable, flexible
Highly motivated and independent
Genuine interest in working with and helping fellow students
Preferred Qualifications:
90 credits completed by the start of Autumn 2015
Prior experience in similar or related activities (e.g., Orientation Leader, Resident Advisor, CUADSS Student Associate, Student Government/Club Executive Officer, work with young adults, or other Peer Advising Position)
Experience facilitating workshops or giving group presentations
Hours and Compensation:
$10.00/hr
An average of 8-10 hours per week, with a max of 19.5 hours per week, flexible with a student’s schedule
