2025-2026 - Peer Advisor Coordinator - Center for Academic Success
Job no: 496855
Position type: Part-time
Location: South Orange
Division/Equivalent: 147-Student Services
School/Unit: 134111-Center for Academic Success
Categories: Student Employment
JOB SUMMARY
Peer Advisor Coordinators provide leadership and mentorship to the Peer Advisor team while continuing to support first-year students. Coordinators serve as role models, guide a group of Peer Advisors, ensure timely communication and documentation, and promote a strong team culture through regular check-ins and community-building efforts. In addition to fulfilling core Peer Advisor duties, Coordinators take on expanded responsibilities in oversight, mentorship, and accountability. This is a paid student leadership position offering up to 20 hours per week during the academic year, with opportunities to strengthen supervision, communication, and program leadership skills.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a model of leadership through professional communication, accountability, and respectful interactions with students, staff, and faculty
- Oversee a group of Peer Advisors and monitor their overall progress and engagement.
- Serve as a point of contact for questions or concerns related to PA responsibilities or expectations.
- Host or coordinate PA-specific bonding events to build community and morale within the cohort.
- Communicate important reminders, announcements, and event updates to assigned PAs
- Review PA activity logs and ensure timely and accurate submissions.
- Assist in preparing for campus, department, and recruiting info sessions, including coordination with relevant offices or departments
- Support and document minor disciplinary steps in accordance with the PA discipline policy and escalate issues as needed.
- Support classroom instruction in 1-2 ULife or SKIL courses by actively engaging students and assisting the instructor with learning activities
- Attend a weekly 30-minute meeting (minimum) with your class instructor to stay aligned on course goals
- Share important announcements and reminders with ULife or SKIL students to keep them informed
- Support first-year student engagement in campus life throughout the fall and spring semesters by fostering connections and encouraging involvement through activities like events, study sessions, and regular check-ins
- Participate in monthly PA buddy check-ins to build supportive relationships and share peer advising experiences.
- Participate in scheduled performance evaluations to track progress and identify areas for improvement
- Support Admissions and Career events like tours, info sessions, and Open House. Required to work two events per semester, including one Open House. Some may be on evenings/weekends.
- Hold a minimum of two weekly office hours at an assigned front desk, demonstrating professionalism while providing peer support and assisting with general office tasks
- Submit activity logs and timesheets on time every two weeks to ensure accurate tracking of hours and fulfillment of job responsibilities
FEDERAL WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT
NO -- Federal Work Study eligibility not required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Successfully completed the Peer Advisor Coordinator interview process and was selected.
Will have completed at least 30 credits by May 15, 2025.
Will be registered for at least 12 credits for Fall 2025, unless otherwise approved.
Will maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher, with no incomplete grades.
Is in good judicial standing with the University and have no active or unresolved conduct issues on my record.
Has demonstrated leadership experience as evidenced by participation in extra-curricular activities.
Is responsible, able to take initiative, be flexible and problem solve.
Has the ability to work with diverse people
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Must have already met with administrative team to apply.
CONTACT
Niksha Davis - niksha.davis@shu.edu
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.
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