Pre-Health Peer Advisor

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Health Advising Office is a newly established department at Chapman, designed to support students pursuing careers in the health professions. Peer Advisors serve as approachable student representatives who help connect their peers to advising resources, programs, and opportunities. Working under the supervision of the Director of Pre-Health Advising, Peer Advisors assist with student outreach, workshops, drop-in hours, and event support. This role provides the chance to develop communication, mentorship, and leadership skills while contributing to the growth of a new office on campus.

Requirements

Little to minimal prior experience.
Ability to learn support process.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for current students exploring pre-health pathways.
Manage general email account and respond to emails, and escalate complex issues to director in a timely manner.
Hold peer drop-in hours to answer general questions and share resources (refer complex issues to director).
Assist with outreach efforts by helping to create peer-friendly content for workshops, student org collaborations, social media take overs, and announcements.
Support workshops, orientations, and info sessions by helping with logistics, promotion, and peer engagement.
Participate in recruitment and community-building activities (tabling, prospective family visits, student panels).
Share personal insights on navigating pre-health coursework, campus involvement, and student life.
Maintain confidentiality when working with student information.
Contribute ideas and feedback on how the office can better engage students.
Carry out assigned tasks to support the growth of the office.
Other duties as assigned.