Peer Advisor; Non- Study

Position Information

For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:
Meghan Olbrys
m1olbrys

Special Conditions for Eligibility

• 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.
• Assists with research, program development, and social media.
• Assists with communications (e-mail, telephone, mail, flyers, bulletin boards, surveys) and/or publicizing tasks for all programs provided by the AAC.
• Maintains 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.
• Assists with routine departmental tasks as needed.
• Some evening hours may be required/requested.
• Carries out other tasks and duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Academic Advising.

• Sophomores and Juniors are preferred (but we will consider Freshmen and seniors).
• Good academic standing.
• Expert knowledge of Degree Works, Info Bear, the University Catalog, Core Curriculum requirements, and the registration process.
• 6‑8 hours of availability per week during the Spring 2026 semester.

$17.00 per hour

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.

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  * Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?
  • Yes
  • No
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  * Have you ever worked on campus before?
  • Yes
  • No
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  * Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside your scheduled class times. (Open Ended Question)