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Peer Advisor - Office of Academic Advising

Peer Advisors provide campus-wide outreach, promote advising services, and build relationships with students served by the Office of Academic Advising. Peer Advisors prepare students to make informed decisions about their academic, career, and college experience. They assist students in exploring majors, navigating the registration system and tools, understanding general education requirements, and connecting to academic resources. 

We are looking for students who represent a variety of majors, backgrounds, and experiences.  

Peer Advisor Duties:
  • Create a welcoming environment by greeting and assisting all students who visit the Office of Academic Advising.
  • Assist students with semester registration and schedule changes
  • Explain academic deadlines and policies
  • Guide students through Career Cruising  
  • Refer students to campus resources
  • Engage students on various topics through one-on-one and group meetings, workshops, and media platforms.  
  • Enhance the Office of Academic Advising’s presence on social media.

Qualifications:
  • Must be an enrolled UNI student in good academic and social standing with the university
  • Must have completed at least one semester at UNI
  • Must be willing to earn certification in Peer Education, Level 1 
  • Must have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Must have a commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Must be passionate about working with and helping students