Academic Peer Advisor
About The Position
University College Academic Peer Advisors (APAs) assist students with developing academic plans and connecting them with campus resources through professional advice and personal experience. Peer Advisors have the following job responsibilities: Assist the University College Advising office with answering phone calls, checking-in students in the reception area, scheduling appointments for advising staff, and providing timely and accurate information to appropriate University offices Assist full-time professional advisors in helping students (primarily in their first year) successfully transition academically at Illinois State University Assist in the delivery of University College programs and services, which may include public presentations Acquire a general knowledge of University programs, services, and policies including all applicable academic deadlines Dates of employment: August 13, 2026-May 7, 2027 (May include University breaks) Optional summer availability from May 18-August 12, 2026 (Dependent on office needs for Preview 2026)
Requirements
- Current undergraduate students only
- Minimum GPA: 2.75
- Minimum 1-year commitment
- Available for mandatory pre-semester training on August 13, 2026 & August 14, 2026.
- Available for mandatory weekly training throughout each semester on Thursdays from 8:00am - 8:50am
- Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: 1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
- Assist students with developing academic plans
- Connecting students with campus resources
- Answering phone calls
- Checking-in students in the reception area
- Scheduling appointments for advising staff
- Providing timely and accurate information to appropriate University offices
- Helping students (primarily in their first year) successfully transition academically at Illinois State University
- Assist in the delivery of University College programs and services, which may include public presentations
- Acquire a general knowledge of University programs, services, and policies including all applicable academic deadlines
Benefits
- Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
