Student Peer Advisor Fowler School

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Job Number

SE151024

Position Information

Department or Unit Name

Fowler School of Engineering

Position Headcount

5

Position Title

Student Peer Advisor Fowler School

Academic Year

Academic Year 2025-2026

Term or Semester

All Academic Year

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?

Undergrad

Anticipated Pay Range

$16.50 - $16.50

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

On which Campus will this work be done?

Orange

Approved Supervisor

Maryam Etezadbrojerdi

Supervisor Email

Scheduling

Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar

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Desired Start Date

08/25/2025

Projected End Date

05/24/2026

Average number of hours per week

Up to 19 Hrs

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Fowler School of Engineering Peer Advisors are a valuable academic resource who help students select classes that meet their interest and program requirements; provide information on academic programs, policies, and procedures; and make appointment referrals to campus resources. They also provide advice based on their experiences as students at CU.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a professional, helpful, welcoming atmosphere and maintain a positive attitude for faculty, staff, students, and visitors of the department.

Communicate with FSE students via Slack regarding upcoming advising sessions.

Create flyers for advising sessions.

Create Zoom meetings and reserve a room for drop-in hours.

Communicate with the Faculty within FSE when needed.

Hold and manage calendar for in-person and virtual appointments and be available during defined drop-in hours.

Respond to all email inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Perform basic intake analysis to determine if they can assist the student themselves or should refer the student to the appropriate department, college, or campus-level resource.

Calendar, track and keep notes for every student meeting. Meetings should be scheduled for 15-30 minutes per student.

Explain and guide students on the importance and relevancy of Program Advisors to assist with enrolling in waitlisted classes, major-related questions, incorporating study abroad, and graduating on schedule.

Strive constantly to be accurate and honest in all communication.

Attend all training sessions and Peer Advisor meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Junior or senior standing with a major with the Fowler School of Engineering

GPA of 3.0 or above

Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Well-organized with assigned projects

Ability to motivate and inspire peers along their academic journey

Openness to share own academic experiences for the encouragement of peers

Commitment to maintain confidentiality and represent Chapman University in a professional manner

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Fowler Engineering's Degrees and Programs

Special Instructions to Applicants

Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required?

With or Without FWS