Residence Hall Peer Advisor

Department Overview:

Cross-College Advising Service (CCAS) is a university-wide academic advising service. CCAS is the assigned advising unit for students exploring majors, certificates, and their academic opportunities at UW-Madison. This includes students applying to limited enrollment programs (e.g. the College of Engineering or the Wisconsin School of Business). CCAS primarily serves first-year and second-year students, along with exploring transfer students.

08/24/2026 (first day of fall training)

Not Remote

Minimum: 4 Maximum:10

CCAS residence hall offices are open Monday-Thursday, 12:30-4:30 p.m., with occasional events outside these hours. Peer advisors must be available for a minimum of 2 hours per week with shift availability of at least one hour to be considered for this position. Residence hall hours of operation allow peer advisors to prioritize their classes.

Mandatory staff training will be Monday, August 24 through Thursday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. All Peer Advisors are expected to attend all training sessions. A completed schedule for all training sessions will be sent prior to this week.

$13.00/hour

Up to 10 (pending budget)

Minimum qualifications:

• Current degree-seeking, undergraduate student at UW-Madison
• Have completed, or in the process of completing, one semester of undergraduate courses at UW-Madison (Spring 2026 or earlier)
• Will be an enrolled undergraduate student in the fall 2026 semester (continuing student status)

Strong applicants will demonstrate:

• Desire to work with and support students from all academic interests
• Commitment to supporting the office’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
• Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming advising environment
• Demonstrates a curiosity and interest in learning within the position
• Ability to manage time, be organized, and follow office procedures
• Take initiative in problem solving and finding information

Students from all academic backgrounds and interests are encouraged to apply. CCAS encourages the input of students from a wide variety of academic paths as this a great resource for students who are exploring.

Students eligible for hire will demonstrate an interest in developing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities through ongoing training and professional development opportunities. We do not expect you to be experienced in all of these areas. We are looking for a willingness to apply the strengths you already have as you learn and practice new skills in these areas:

• Strong interpersonal communication and listening skills
• Commitment to creating an advising environment that supports students from all identities and backgrounds
• Leadership and facilitation in small groups
• Management of multiple and competing priorities
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and seek information
• Ability to self-reflect and grow from feedback
• Must be willing to embrace and demonstrate CCAS expectations regarding academic advising philosophy and practices.
• Must be able to positively represent CCAS academic advising when working with students

• Engage in 1:1 conversations with students about a variety of topics to help guide their decision-making. This includes, but not limited to: course selection, degree requirements, major and certificate exploration, experiences at UW-Madison, values, interests, strengths, and concerns.
• Help students in selecting courses & exploring academic options using campus tools (e.g. Guide, Course Search & Enroll, DARS)
• Collaborate with professional advisors to create a welcoming and supportive residence hall office environment throughout the academic year.

• Schedule appointments and log student contacts using Starfish
• Keep student information and records confidential
• Refer students to professional advisors and campus resources when appropriate

Attend and actively participate in team staff meetings

Training…