Peer Advisor

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Peer Advisor Position Description

The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) provides BSU's diverse student population with the foundation to achieve academic success. The AAC is a welcoming environment that delivers comprehensive student-centered services, empowering those we serve to explore and develop academic, personal, and self-advocacy skills.

Peer Advisors are undergraduate students who assist with programs in the AAC, including a significant role in first year advising programs.

Responsibilities of Peer Advisors:

• Provide front line service to students in a friendly and professional manner.
• Offer individual assistance to students on such topics as schedule preparation, using Degree Works, calculating a GPA, the Add/Drop process, and/or learning about campus resources, etc.
• Assist students during Add/Drop and the Registration Clearance period.
• Assist with small and large group advising, and other advising programs and events, as needed.
• Present during small and large group advising programs and in classroom information sessions, as needed.
• Attend all designated trainings and supervision meetings.
• Assists with research, program development, and social media.
• Assists with communications (e-mail, telephone, mail, flyers, bulletin boards, surveys) and/or publicizing tasks for all programs provided by the AAC.
• Maintains a weekly calendar of appointments, drop-ins, tasks completed, and concerns regarding students along with any other pertinent information to be shared with the Assistant Director of Advising Programs.
• Record and track data related to peer advising appointments and attendance at Peer Advisor run programs, events, and tables.
• Assists with routine departmental tasks as needed.
• Some evening hours may be required/requested.
• Carries out other tasks and duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Advising Programs.

Eligibility requirements:

Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sophomores and Juniors are preferred (but we will consider Freshmen and Seniors)
• Good academic standing
• Expert knowledge of Degree Works, InfoBear, the University Catalog, Core Curriculum requirements, and the registration process
• 5-7 hours of availability per week during the academic year

Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate 15.00

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu05937P Open Date Close Date 09/30/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:

Meghan Olbrys

m1olbrys@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you been enrolled for at least one semester at Bridgewater State and have at least two semesters (fall-spring) remaining?

• Yes

• No

• • Please list your campus clubs/organizations/sport team memberships.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents