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WCAHSS Peer Advisor: English

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Orange, CA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $17 per Hour

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ July 1st, 2025

FERPA

Edtech.com's Summary

Chapman University is hiring a WCAHSS Peer Advisor: English. The peer advisor supports students in selecting classes aligned with their interests and program requirements, provides guidance on academic programs and policies, and refers students to appropriate campus resources. Reporting to a faculty supervisor, the advisor assists with major and minor planning, resource access, and academic advising.

Highlights
  • Help students plan their 4-year major and minor pathways and understand specific academic requirements.
  • Provide information on academic policies, procedures, and department resources, including faculty advisors and student clubs.
  • Hold scheduled drop-in and appointment hours both in-person and virtually, and respond promptly to email inquiries.
  • Manage calendar, track student meetings, and maintain accurate advising records.
  • Communicate professionally with empathy, confidentiality, and accuracy.
  • Required proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and related software.
  • Compensation at $16.50 per hour for up to 10 hours per week during the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • Must be an undergraduate student with strong organization, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills.
  • Training on academic requirements, FERPA, and campus resources is mandatory with evaluations conducted each semester based on student feedback.
  • Position supervised by faculty member Samantha De La O in the English Department.

WCAHSS Peer Advisor: English Full Description

WCAHSS Peer Advisor: English
Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Posting Details
 Student Title Classification Information 
Quick Link  | https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/37461
Job Number  | SE128024
 Position Information 
Department or Unit Name  | English
Position Headcount  | 1
Position Title  | WCAHSS Peer Advisor: English
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)
Desired Start Date  | 07/01/2025
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 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.

Desired Qualifications  | Working knowledge of English BA 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
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. 3 References Listed on One Page
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Recommendation 1
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