Utah Valley University
Student - Peer Advising - First-Year Advising Center
Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, United States, 84058
Utah Valley University is seeking student peer advisors. Under the direction of their supervisor, peer advisors contribute to the effectiveness of academic advising in the First Year Advising Center.
Peer advisors assist in a variety of settings and situations that may include (but are not limited to) outreach campaigns, new student orientations, group advising, and one‑on‑one student meetings. This position will typically assist undergraduate and prospective students either in person, by phone, or online.
Peer advisors can expect to fulfill duties such as:
General academic advising for prospective and current students
Effectively refer students to appropriate points of contact for each student services area.
Provide information for prospective and current students about the majors/options within the college/school/unit for which they are employed
Teach students how to utilize institutional planning tools (i.e. WolverineTrack, Scheduling Wizard, etc.)
Represent and/or support their advising unit at New Student Orientations and similar academic advising related events
Communicate with prospective and current students regarding issues related to their academic progress, which may include registration, major requirements, etc.
Serve as a first point of contact for students
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
Must be a current UVU Student
Make at least a one-year commitment (summer, fall, spring)
Be in academic Good Standing (for hire and to retain position)
Be consistently available to work between 10-20 hours per week
Qualifications and Requirements
Must be a current UVU Student
Make at least a one-year commitment (summer, fall, spring)
Be in academic Good Standing (for hire and to retain position)
Be consistently available to work between 10-20 hours per week
Complete all assigned training within the time allotted
Attend regular staff/training meetings as scheduled
Be reliable, responsible, disciplined, confident, flexible, creative, willing to help, an effective communicator (both orally and written)
Be able to present to large groups when needed
Understand and believe in the mission of Utah Valley University and relate well with students, family members, faculty, and administrators
Have a desire to learn more about the university, its policies, people, programs, and community
Be able to pass a background check
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Peer advisors assist in a variety of settings and situations that may include (but are not limited to) outreach campaigns, new student orientations, group advising, and one‑on‑one student meetings. This position will typically assist undergraduate and prospective students either in person, by phone, or online.
Peer advisors can expect to fulfill duties such as:
General academic advising for prospective and current students
Effectively refer students to appropriate points of contact for each student services area.
Provide information for prospective and current students about the majors/options within the college/school/unit for which they are employed
Teach students how to utilize institutional planning tools (i.e. WolverineTrack, Scheduling Wizard, etc.)
Represent and/or support their advising unit at New Student Orientations and similar academic advising related events
Communicate with prospective and current students regarding issues related to their academic progress, which may include registration, major requirements, etc.
Serve as a first point of contact for students
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
Must be a current UVU Student
Make at least a one-year commitment (summer, fall, spring)
Be in academic Good Standing (for hire and to retain position)
Be consistently available to work between 10-20 hours per week
Qualifications and Requirements
Must be a current UVU Student
Make at least a one-year commitment (summer, fall, spring)
Be in academic Good Standing (for hire and to retain position)
Be consistently available to work between 10-20 hours per week
Complete all assigned training within the time allotted
Attend regular staff/training meetings as scheduled
Be reliable, responsible, disciplined, confident, flexible, creative, willing to help, an effective communicator (both orally and written)
Be able to present to large groups when needed
Understand and believe in the mission of Utah Valley University and relate well with students, family members, faculty, and administrators
Have a desire to learn more about the university, its policies, people, programs, and community
Be able to pass a background check
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