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Peer Advisor | Office of Career Development

IU Indianapolis - IU School of Liberal Arts
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Position Title: Peer Advisor
Organization: Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI)
Department/Office: IU School of Liberal Arts at IUI Office of Career Development
Hourly Wage: $12/ Hour (Work-Study Eligibility Required)

Number of openings:  1
Average Hours/Week: Up to 20 Hours/ Week

Reports to: Director of Academic and Career Advising

General Purpose:  This is an opportunity for a student to learn more about career services within higher education. This position will mostly provide student-facing services including drop-in job services, event support, campus outreach, occasional online reviews of application materials, and additional assistance with student services.  Overall, the Peer Advisor brings the student perspective to the department and offers career development services to the IUI student population and campus community. Successful candidates may have the opportunity to learn about more facets of career services and take on additional tasks throughout the office.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Broken down by percentage/week

 

  • 40% - presenting office information and engagement opportunities to students, parents, and faculty, staff, and community members during special events, clubs/students’ organizations, orientation resources fairs, information tables, and resource fairs.

 

  • 30% - reviewing email, online student-submitted resume and cover letter drafts, and providing detailed and tailored feedback in a timely and professional manner

 

  • 20% - participate in ongoing special projects including Handshake job/ internship reviews and projects that arise throughout the year based on office needs and programming.

 

  • 10% – assisting students one on one during drop-in hours and scheduled appointments to provide information about the IUI Office of Career Development services, assist in basic job search and resume building as well as market upcoming programs and events.

 

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

Work-study eligibility: Required

Availability:

  • Some availability Tuesday, Wednesday AND/OR Thursday weekly for the spring 2025 academic semester

Education and Experience: 

  • Enrolled as an undergraduate student at IUI in good academic standing, Liberal Arts majors preferred
  • Completed at least one semester at IUI preferred
  • Experience assisting students with navigating campus and community resources preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with student educational records
  • Demonstrated skill in communicating individually and in small group formats.
  • Basic knowledge of university email, Canvas, One, iGPS, and class registration
  • Ability to tailor communication to different groups and audiences preferred
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
  • Ability to professionally communicate student perspectives to staff and administrators.
  • Ability to learn new technology in support of events, marketing tactics, and office support.
  • Ability to positively represent IUI School of Liberal Arts and the Office of Career Development
    • Communicator – The ability to listen, write, and speak effectively. Students will gain the ability to assess a situation, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information if necessary, and identify key issues that need to be addressed. Students will also learn how to more effectively collaborate with others on projects, and how to provide mentorship to peers.

In accordance with the IUI Profiles of Learning for Undergraduate Success, experience in this position will help students become acquainted with the following profiles:

  • Innovator – The ability to design, plan, organize, and implement projects and tasks within a specific timeframe. Students in this position will be encouraged to make decisions and contribute their ideas in work groups.
  • Problem Solver –The ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments. Students will gain the ability to find/create solutions to problems using creativity, reasoning, past experiences, and available information and resources.
  • Community contributor – The ability to demonstrate a sensitivity and awareness to other people and cultures. Students will learn how to relate to co-workers, and inspire others to participate. Additionally, they will also gain the ability to maintain a productive climate and confidently motivate, mobilize, or coach other employees/students.