Become a peer advisor

Peer Advisor Position Information

Job Description

Peer Advisor's duties may include, but are not limited to, working with the professional Advisement staff in the following ways:

• Conducting individual advisement conferences with students
• Explaining and reviewing degree requirements and the Academic Progress Summary and I-Campus "Progress toward my degree" link
• Contacting students regarding advisement and academic support services
• Staffing the University College Academic Advisement Help Desk and Phone Bank
• Office and caseload management
• Assist office staff with customer service related tasks

The Peer Advisor position includes the following benefits:

• Priority Registration
  Peer Advisors are assigned early registration (often first day) in order to meet job related responsibilities.
• Flexible Schedule
  Peer Advisors can develop work schedules that accommodate classes and other academic commitments.
• Possible Summer Employment
  Full and part-time summer work options (based on seniority) are available.
• Campus Location
  The office is located on the third floor of Fell Hall, which makes it convenient to work in between classes.
• Paid Position
  This is a paid position with raises based on seniority.

Please come to one of the following informational meetings for a detailed job description and personal employment experiences of current Peer Advisors.

Tuesday January 22, 2008	Wednesday January 23, 2008	Monday January 28, 2008
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.	6:00 - 7:00 p.m.	5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Schroeder 204	Schroeder 103	Schroeder 204

Position Requirements

We are looking for students who currently have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at Illinois State and who will have completed two semesters of college work prior to June 1, 2008.
To be successful, you must possess:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Interest in helping other students
• Strong interest in academics

Peer Advisors work a minimum of 15 hours a week. Weekly training sessions are held on Mondays from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Participating in training is mandatory; therefore, coursework must be planned accordingly. Occasionally Peer Advisors are asked to represent University College in other capacities

 

Application and Selection Process

If you wish to apply for the Peer Advisor position, applications are due by 4:00pm on  February 4, 2008.

Below is the link where students can directly apply for the 2008-2009 Peer Advisor position.

https://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1200670784104

 

The selection process will follow the timeline below.

• February 5 - 8, 2008:                        Review of Applications
• February 11 - 26, 2008:                    First Round of Interviews (w/ qualified applicants)
• February 27, 2008:                            Committee Assessment of Applicants
• February 28 - March 4, 2008:           Follow-up Interviews (if necessary)
• March 5 - 7, 2008:                            Selection Notification

For more information, please contact Maggie Im, Peer Advisor Supervisor, at (309) 438-7604 or e-mail her at .