Objectives:
Peer Advisors will 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
Lander and McMahon Halls’ Academic Resource Centers. Peer Advisors
will contribute to the intellectual and personal growth of students by
offering their insights into academic issues and the first year
experience. By honing and developing their personal and professional
skills, Peer Advisors 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.
Under the guidance of UAA Academic Advisors, Peer Advisors are
responsible for:
· Developing a primary advising area by working with professional
UW advisors (e.g., Pre-Health, Pre-Law), as well as Academic Learning
Link areas (e.g., WordLink, SLink, ArtsLink, EnviroLink, BioLink,
TechLink, SAMLink, BusinessLink)
· Supporting students with course scheduling and suggesting
alternatives when first choice courses are not available
· Instructing students on registration and general education
requirements
· Enhancing student access to academic resources such as the
Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS)
· Helping students gain a deep knowledge of the UW’s academic
support systems, registration processes and policies, and how to
navigate academic departments
· Guiding students in accessing the many academic resources
available at the UW and providing appropriate referrals
· Preparing and facilitating academic support workshops focusing
on the exploration of majors, registration, and pre-professional
preparation
· Completing assigned administrative responsibilities: data
entry, word processing, photocopying, filing, and creating marketing
materials
· Learning, understanding, and interpreting Federal, State, and
University rules and regulations
Qualifications:
• Junior or Senior
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students,
faculty, and staff
• Capacity for discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality
• Demonstrated record of leadership
• Resourceful, reliable, flexible
• Highly motivated and independent
· Prior experience in similar or related activities (such as
Orientation Leader, Resident Advisor, CUADSS Student Associate,
Student Government/Club Executive Officer, or other Peer Advising
Position)
· Genuine interest in working with and helping fellow students
• Good academic standing with at least a 2.7 GPA
• Have attended at least three quarters at UW prior to start date
Hours and Compensation:
· $10.00 - $12.00/hr, DOE
· 10 19.5 hours per week, flexible with a student’s schedule
Period of Appointment:
· Academic Year 2011-12, possible extension through Summer 2012
for Orientation support
Supervision and Training:
· Ongoing training and supervision will be primarily provided by
Clay Schwenn with assistance from UAA Academic Advisors, departmental,
and college advisors
· Training and Staff Meetings: Students should be available for
one week of training in late September and attend weekly staff
meetings (TBD).
To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to Clay Schwenn, UAA
Advising, Box 352805, 141 Mary Gates Hall, Seattle, WA 98195-2805 or
electronically through Husky Jobs (#54629).
