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Utah Valley University

Student - Peer Advising - First-Year Advising Center

Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, United States, 84058

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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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