Peer Advisor

University of Texas at Austin

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Peer advisors are UT Austin students trained to help their peers explore the range of available study abroad opportunities that best fit their academic, professional, and personal goals. Representing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and academic majors found within the UT student body, peer advisors serve as role models that draw upon their own study abroad experiences for peer-to peer mentoring. Peer advisors are available during Education Abroad walk-in hours, via email, tabling across campus, at special events, and at information sessions throughout the academic year. The Peer Advisor position is a paid opportunity for students who have already gone abroad, or are currently abroad this summer, to gain paraprofessional experience at Texas Global. Peer Advisors will serve as mentors to any student considering international opportunities through Education Abroad, including faculty-led, exchange, and affiliated programs. Peer Advisors will assist with study abroad recruitment, marketing and outreach, event programming, maintaining parts of the Education Abroad website and social media, and general advising. In addition, Peer Advisors will be a main point of contact for all office visitors, including answering phone calls and office emails, related to Education Abroad.

Requirements

Undergraduate status
Completed study abroad experience by the end of the Summer term; this includes students currently studying abroad this summer term.
A recent resume
GPA above 2.5
Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills, outgoing personality, ability to interact with students in an accurate and professional manner, and an enthusiasm for study abroad
Excellent public speaking abilities
Strong work ethic and attention to detail with all assigned tasks
Willingness to work with a team as a flexible and supportive colleague

Nice To Haves

Continued eligibility for the full academic year.
Experience in customer service
Experience using critical thinking and utilization of resources to solve problems
Experience managing appointments, schedule changes, and a fast-paced environment
Federal Work Study for the upcoming academic school year (can be anticipated based on past award)
Computer literacy: Microsoft Office, Adobe Software, Social Networking
Marketing/promotion experience
Writing/blogging experience

Responsibilities

Student advising via email and drop-in advising sessions, and through scheduled appointments
Recruitment and outreach through tabling at campus events and presenting information sessions across campus with campus partners
Administrative support in collaboration with Education Abroad staff to support the application processes of students participating on international education programs
Event programming, assisting with special events and supporting during our annual study abroad fair
Website and social media support through blog posts and social media campaigns