Chapman University
WCAHSS Peer Advisor: Creative Writing
🇺🇸 Orange, CA
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $17 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ July 16th, 2025
FERPA
Edtech.com's Summary
Chapman University is hiring a WCAHSS Peer Advisor: Creative Writing. The advisor assists fellow students by helping with course selection aligned to interests and program requirements, providing information on academic programs and policies, and directing them to appropriate campus resources. They also manage appointments, respond to inquiries, and maintain detailed advising records under faculty supervision.
Highlights
- Assist students with 4-year major and minor planning, program requirements, and accessing departmental resources.
- Manage in-person and virtual drop-in and appointment hours, including scheduling and responding to email and phone inquiries.
- Maintain accurate records of advising sessions and follow confidentiality guidelines.
- Promote awareness of Program Advisors and campus resources like Academic Advising and student clubs.
- Required proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and other relevant software.
- Must be a current undergraduate student in the Creative Writing BFA program.
- Compensation offered at $16.50 per hour, up to 10 hours per week during the academic year 2025-2026.
- Participate in mandatory training on academic policies, FERPA, and advising scope before engaging in peer advising.
- Faculty supervisors conduct semester evaluations based on student feedback to improve the advising program.
- Work under the English Department within the Wilkinson College of Art, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
WCAHSS Peer Advisor: Creative Writing Full Description
WCAHSS Peer Advisor: Creative Writing
Training and Evaluation
Upon hire, training will be required for academic program requirements, policies, and procedures, legal requirements (FERPA), campus resources, and the scope of the position.
Student Peer Advising training will be offered once in the fall and once in the spring. If a Student Peer Advisor does not attend the calendared training, they must wait until the next available training before they can conduct any peer advising.
Faculty supervisors will evaluate the performance of the Student Peer Advisor once a semester. Part of this evaluation will be based on the feedback provided by the students on a questionnaire. This questionnaire will provide feedback on the Student Peer Advisor and the program itself, allowing Wilkinson College to continuously improve the program.
Student Title Classification Information
Quick Link | https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/37184
Job Number | SE119624
Job Number | SE119624
Position Information
Department or Unit Name | English
Position Headcount | 1
Position Title | WCAHSS Peer Advisor: Creative Writing
Academic Year | Academic Year 2025-2026
Term or Semester | All Academic Year
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? | Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range | $16.50 - $16.50
Pay Range Information | Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done? | Orange
Approved Supervisor | Samantha De La O
Supervisor Email | sadelao@chapman.edu
Position Headcount | 1
Position Title | WCAHSS Peer Advisor: Creative Writing
Academic Year | Academic Year 2025-2026
Term or Semester | All Academic Year
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? | Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range | $16.50 - $16.50
Pay Range Information | Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done? | Orange
Approved Supervisor | Samantha De La O
Supervisor Email | sadelao@chapman.edu
Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)
Desired Start Date | 07/01/2025
Projected End Date | 05/24/2026
Average number of hours per week | Up to 10 Hrs
Projected End Date | 05/24/2026
Average number of hours per week | Up to 10 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Wilkinson College of Art, Humanities, and Social Sciences Department Peer Advisors are a valuable academic resource who help students select classes that meet their interests and program requirements; provide information on academic programs, policies, and procedures; and make appropriate referrals to campus resources. They also provide advice based on their experiences as students at CU. Peer advisors hold drop-in and appointment hours in-person and remotely; they also respond to email requests for information.Under the direction of a faculty supervisor, the Creative Writing student peer advisor will help their peers with 4-year major and minor planning, major and minor-specific requirements, accessing departmental resources including faculty program advisors, student clubs, web resources, etc., and guide students to Academic Advising and campus resources.
Responsibilities
Contribute to a professional, helpful, welcoming atmosphere and maintain a positive attitude for faculty, staff, students, and visitors of the department Hold and manage calendar for in-person and virtual appointments and be available during defined drop-in hours Respond to all email and phone inquiries in a timely and professional manner Perform basic intake analysis to determine if they can assist the student themselves or should refer the student to the appropriate department, college, or campus-level resource Calendar, track and keep notes for every student meeting—meetings should be scheduled for 15-30 minutes per student Student peer advisors will enter information and keep notes on the official document log sheet to ensure accurate records of advising consults Explain and guide students on the importance and relevancy of Program Advisors to assist with enrolling in waitlisted classes, major-related questions, incorporating study abroad, and graduating on schedule Strive constantly to be accurate and honest in all communication Attend all training sessions and Peer Advisor meetings Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Professional, dependable, organized, able to multi-task, ability to collaborate Able to effectively handle confidential and proprietary information Effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level applicable to the job Proven accuracy and attention to detail Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills Proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and/or relevant position software programs Must be a current student in the Creative Writing BFA program
Desired Qualifications | Working knowledge of Creative Writing program, faculty, and course catalogue
Special Instructions to Applicants | Training and EvaluationUpon hire, training will be required for academic program requirements, policies, and procedures, legal requirements (FERPA), campus resources, and the scope of the position.
Student Peer Advising training will be offered once in the fall and once in the spring. If a Student Peer Advisor does not attend the calendared training, they must wait until the next available training before they can conduct any peer advising.
Faculty supervisors will evaluate the performance of the Student Peer Advisor once a semester. Part of this evaluation will be based on the feedback provided by the students on a questionnaire. This questionnaire will provide feedback on the Student Peer Advisor and the program itself, allowing Wilkinson College to continuously improve the program.
Wilkinson College of Art, Humanities, and Social Sciences Department Peer Advisors are a valuable academic resource who help students select classes that meet their interests and program requirements; provide information on academic programs, policies, and procedures; and make appropriate referrals to campus resources. They also provide advice based on their experiences as students at CU. Peer advisors hold drop-in and appointment hours in-person and remotely; they also respond to email requests for information.Under the direction of a faculty supervisor, the Creative Writing student peer advisor will help their peers with 4-year major and minor planning, major and minor-specific requirements, accessing departmental resources including faculty program advisors, student clubs, web resources, etc., and guide students to Academic Advising and campus resources.
Responsibilities
Contribute to a professional, helpful, welcoming atmosphere and maintain a positive attitude for faculty, staff, students, and visitors of the department Hold and manage calendar for in-person and virtual appointments and be available during defined drop-in hours Respond to all email and phone inquiries in a timely and professional manner Perform basic intake analysis to determine if they can assist the student themselves or should refer the student to the appropriate department, college, or campus-level resource Calendar, track and keep notes for every student meeting—meetings should be scheduled for 15-30 minutes per student Student peer advisors will enter information and keep notes on the official document log sheet to ensure accurate records of advising consults Explain and guide students on the importance and relevancy of Program Advisors to assist with enrolling in waitlisted classes, major-related questions, incorporating study abroad, and graduating on schedule Strive constantly to be accurate and honest in all communication Attend all training sessions and Peer Advisor meetings Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Professional, dependable, organized, able to multi-task, ability to collaborate Able to effectively handle confidential and proprietary information Effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level applicable to the job Proven accuracy and attention to detail Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills Proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and/or relevant position software programs Must be a current student in the Creative Writing BFA program
Desired Qualifications | Working knowledge of Creative Writing program, faculty, and course catalogue
Special Instructions to Applicants | Training and EvaluationUpon hire, training will be required for academic program requirements, policies, and procedures, legal requirements (FERPA), campus resources, and the scope of the position.
Student Peer Advising training will be offered once in the fall and once in the spring. If a Student Peer Advisor does not attend the calendared training, they must wait until the next available training before they can conduct any peer advising.
Faculty supervisors will evaluate the performance of the Student Peer Advisor once a semester. Part of this evaluation will be based on the feedback provided by the students on a questionnaire. This questionnaire will provide feedback on the Student Peer Advisor and the program itself, allowing Wilkinson College to continuously improve the program.
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required? | With or Without FWS
Pre-screening Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation 1
Optional Documents
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© 2019 CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6815
RINKER HEALTH SCIENCE CAMPUS
9401 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618
© 2019 CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Us
Office of Human Resources
One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
TalentServices@chapman.edu
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
Office of Human Resources
One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
TalentServices@chapman.edu
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
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