Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee
Spring 2026 Peer Advisor (Non-Work Study)
Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, us, 02324
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:
Meghan Olbrys
m1olbrys@bridgew.edu
Position Information
Title
Position Description
The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) provides BSU’s diverse student population with the foundation to achieve academic success. The AAC is a welcoming environment that delivers comprehensive student‑centered services, empowering those we serve to explore and develop academic, personal, and self‑advocacy skills.
Peer Advisors are undergraduate students who assist with programs in the AAC, including a significant role in first‑year advising programs.
Responsibilities of Peer Advisors
Provide front line service to students in a friendly and professional manner.
Offer individual assistance to students on such topics as schedule preparation, using Degree Works, calculating a GPA, the Add/Drop process, and/or learning about campus resources, etc.
Assist students during Add/Drop and the Registration Clearance period.
Assist with small and large group advising, and other advising programs and events, as needed.
Present during small and large group advising programs and in classroom information sessions, as needed.
Attend all designated trainings and supervision meetings.
Assist with research, program development, and social media.
Assist with communications (e‑mail, telephone, mail, flyers, bulletin boards, surveys) and/or publicizing tasks for all programs provided by the AAC.
Maintain a weekly calendar of appointments, drop‑ins, tasks completed, and concerns regarding students along with any other pertinent information to be shared with the Assistant Director of Academic Advising.
Record and track data related to peer advising appointments and attendance at Peer Advisor run programs, events, and tables.
Assist with routine departmental tasks as needed.
Some evening hours may be required/requested.
Carry out other tasks and duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Academic Advising.
Preferred Qualifications
Sophomores and Juniors are preferred (but we will consider Freshmen and Seniors)
Good academic standing
Expert knowledge of Degree Works, InfoBear, the University Catalog, Core Curriculum requirements, and the registration process
6-8 hours of availability per week during the Spring 2026 semester
Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility
Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E‑Verify employer.
EEO Statement Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hourly Rate Hourly Rate 17.00
Posting Number Posting Number Stu05579P
Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact: Meghan Olbrys m1olbrys@bridgew.edu
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?
Yes
No
* Have you ever worked on campus before?
Yes
No
* Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times. (Open Ended Question)
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Position Information
Title
Position Description
The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) provides BSU’s diverse student population with the foundation to achieve academic success. The AAC is a welcoming environment that delivers comprehensive student‑centered services, empowering those we serve to explore and develop academic, personal, and self‑advocacy skills.
Peer Advisors are undergraduate students who assist with programs in the AAC, including a significant role in first‑year advising programs.
Responsibilities of Peer Advisors
Provide front line service to students in a friendly and professional manner.
Offer individual assistance to students on such topics as schedule preparation, using Degree Works, calculating a GPA, the Add/Drop process, and/or learning about campus resources, etc.
Assist students during Add/Drop and the Registration Clearance period.
Assist with small and large group advising, and other advising programs and events, as needed.
Present during small and large group advising programs and in classroom information sessions, as needed.
Attend all designated trainings and supervision meetings.
Assist with research, program development, and social media.
Assist with communications (e‑mail, telephone, mail, flyers, bulletin boards, surveys) and/or publicizing tasks for all programs provided by the AAC.
Maintain a weekly calendar of appointments, drop‑ins, tasks completed, and concerns regarding students along with any other pertinent information to be shared with the Assistant Director of Academic Advising.
Record and track data related to peer advising appointments and attendance at Peer Advisor run programs, events, and tables.
Assist with routine departmental tasks as needed.
Some evening hours may be required/requested.
Carry out other tasks and duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Academic Advising.
Preferred Qualifications
Sophomores and Juniors are preferred (but we will consider Freshmen and Seniors)
Good academic standing
Expert knowledge of Degree Works, InfoBear, the University Catalog, Core Curriculum requirements, and the registration process
6-8 hours of availability per week during the Spring 2026 semester
Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility
Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E‑Verify employer.
EEO Statement Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hourly Rate Hourly Rate 17.00
Posting Number Posting Number Stu05579P
Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact: Meghan Olbrys m1olbrys@bridgew.edu
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?
Yes
No
* Have you ever worked on campus before?
Yes
No
* Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times. (Open Ended Question)
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