Student Position - Student Advising Specialist
Salary
$12.00 Hourly
Location
St. Davids
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
1155
Department
Center for Teaching, Learning & Technology
Opening Date
07/31/2026
Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.
Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university's main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern's core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.
Position Description
Are you organized, approachable, and eager to gain professional experience while supporting your peers? If you enjoy academic planning and guiding others through their educational pathways, we invite you to apply for the Student Advising Specialist position. This proactive role serves as a primary point of contact and a reliable support system for students navigating their college experience.
Working closely with the Director of Academic Advising, you will be the go-to student specialist for a variety of critical tasks. This role offers hands-on experience in higher education administration, professional communication, and academic support. This position pays $12 per hour to start.
Accepts: Federal Work Study (FWS) & Eastern Campus Employment (ECE)
Only current / active Eastern University students can apply for Student Positions.
Position Responsibilities
Front-Line Support: Be the welcoming first contact (in-person, phone, email) for students with general questions. Youll expertly direct them to the right advisor, department, or campus resource.
Peer Advising: Help new/returning students understand basic degree requirements and registration language (drop, withdraw, incompletes etc.) navigate academic policies, and find the resources they need to thrive (like tutoring, counseling, or disability support). Attend drop in hours to assist students with basic advising questions.
Confidentiality: Learn and maintain strict confidentiality with student records (well provide training on FERPA-Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
Office Management: Help keep the advising office running smoothly! This includes managing office supplies and organizing student advising files and resources.
Service Hours: Prepare essential materials for retention and first year experience events hosted by the Center for Academic Planning and Empowerment (CAPE); manage check in process and attendance for service hours events hosted by First Year Programming.
Teaching Assistant: If your schedule allows, serve as a teaching assistant for first year courses (i.e. INST 100, INST 140, INST 150, INST 151) where there is need.
Qualifications
Must-Haves (Required)
Current Student: Must be a currently enrolled student in good academic standing (a minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred).
Communication: Excellent speaking and writing skills, professional phone manners, and a genuinely friendly and welcoming presence.
Organization: Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, punctuality, and planning skills (especially when it comes to your own course schedule) and comfort using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar).
Availability: Must be able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule ranging from 5-15 hours of work. The main office is in Centennial Hall (elevator accessible), but other events may take place in buildings such as Walton, Warner Library, and McInnis.
Great-to-Haves (Preferred)
Academic Knowledge: Already familiar with key campus resources (like CAPS, ARC, ODA) and student tools (like MyEastern for degree evaluation and the registration process).
Experience: Previous experience in a tutoring, student leadership, customer service, or office setting is a big plus!
Proactivity: Youre a self-starter who can take initiative, work independently, and troubleshoot basic academic questions, and knows how to ask for help when you are lost!
About Eastern University
Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.
Background Checks
Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.
Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:
1) Affidavit;
2) FBI Criminal Record Check;
3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and;
4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.
In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.
Description Disclaimer
This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.
For all positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time faculty and staff including healthcare coverage, retirement plan contributions, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, tuition remission and tuition exchange participation as well as an extensive holiday, summer hours and paid time off leave schedule.
Part-time Regular staff who are scheduled 30-36 hours per week over the course of a year, receive a full benefit package based on their part-time scheduled hours. Healthcare coverage is based on the ACA medical coverage guidelines. Affiliate faculty receive a benefit package as outlined with their covenant. Adjunct faculty may be eligible for medical coverage under the ACA after an annual one year lookback review.
Part-time staff who are scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week schedule are eligible for employer contribution towards the retirement plan after one year of employment. Eligibility rules apply. Adjunct faculty may make employee deferral contributions towards the retirement plan.
Part-Time Graduate Assistant Coaches are eligible for participation in the Tuition Remission Coaches Program.
Temporary, Contractors and Seasonal Employees: Individuals in this status are scheduled on an as-needed-basis and are not eligible for participation in the University's benefits programs.
Detailed information regarding our benefits program and eligibility is provided once hired or you can contact Human Resources with any questions.
Employer Eastern University
Address 1300 Eagle Road
St. Davids, Pennsylvania, 19087
Phone 610-341-5986
Website http://www.eastern.edu
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