The Seton Hall University's Pre- Professional Advising Center (P-PAC) is hiring Peer Advisors! We are in search of responsible students interested in developing their own leadership skills and that are passionate about supporting their peers prepare for professional school. P-PAC Peer Advisors are to assist students with basic advising questions, P-PAC programming, administrative tasks, provide excellent customer service, and serve as a resource to enhance student access to pre-professional advi... more details
JOB SUMMARY:
The Seton Hall University's Pre- Professional Advising Center (P-PAC) is hiring Peer Advisors! We are in search of responsible students interested in developing their own leadership skills and that are passionate about supporting their peers prepare for professional school. P-PAC Peer Advisors are to assist students with basic advising questions, P-PAC programming, administrative tasks, provide excellent customer service, and serve as a resource to enhance student access to pre-professional advising and other campus resources.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Peer Advisors play a crucial role in the Pre- Professional Advising Center by performing a wide variety of tasks that support the office’s mission. These responsibilities include:
• Serve as a resource for students exploring and preparing for professional school (Med/Dent/Opt/Vet, etc.)
• Meet with students 1:1 and/or in a group setting to provide peer advising/support and answer any frequently asked advising questions
• Assist with facilitating workshops and programming
• Assist with student outreach and follow up (emails, social media, and other communications)
• Provide exceptional customer service while acting as the first point of contact for the Pre- Professional Advising Center for students, faculty, and other community members.
• Assist with administrative and clerical tasks at the Pre-Professional Advising Center such as scheduling appointments, answering phones and responding to emails in a prompt, polite, courteous, and timely manner. Other duties as assigned.
• Assist with any P-PAC projects related to pre-professional advising, workshops, social media communication, marketing, creating flyers, data entry, or other tasks related to the goals of the office.
• Attend mandatory trainings and team meeting
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Minimum 3.0 GPA required and maintained
? Undergraduate Sophomore, Junior or Senior in good academic standing preparing for/interested in professional school (30 + credits)
? Can multitask and has strong organizational skills
? Clear campus disciplinary record
? Ability to work with confidential information
? Ability to work with peers who come from varying backgrounds
? Effective communication and interpersonal skills
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Passion for assisting peers reach their academic and career goals
? Willingness to learn new skills, policies, processes and professional school information
? Willingness to apply new skills during peer advising sessions and relationship building
? Friendly and approachable
? Ability to understand and communicate appropriate boundaries with peers
? Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and flexibility
? Enjoys working as part of a team, but is equally comfortable working independently
? Ability to empathize and understand that there are a variety of factors that affect academic success
? Ability to present to large and small groups
? Competent in Microsoft Office Apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
? Responsible, a critical thinker, courteous, punctual, reliable, consistent and professional
HIRING MANAGER:
Chantal Vergara (chantal.vergara@shu.edu)
FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED:
No
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.
