2025-2026 Peer Advisor

PathwayOregon Peer Advisor Position
PathwayOregon
2025-2026 Academic Year

Position Description

The PathwayOregon Peer Advisor position provides support for PathwayOregon students and PathwayOregon professional advisors through direct connection with incoming students, programming, outreach, and administrative tasks. Position responsibilities include:

50% mentorship for incoming students

  • Attend Week of Welcome Kickoff Event (TBD late September)
  • Communicate with assigned mentee(s) throughout the term
  • Hold drop-in office hours
  • Connect with other Peer Advisors for support and program coordination
  • Maintain a record of connections with mentees and report to advisors

40% support advising and outreach efforts

  • Conduct a high volume of phone and email outreach to PathwayOregon students
  • Provide peer advising to first-year PathwayOregon students in a workshop setting
  • Assume a leadership role during Week of Welcome under the guidance of PathwayOregon staff
  • Develop content for the Graduation Event in collaboration with campus partners and PathwayOregon staff

10% administrative support for PathwayOregon advising staff

  • Provide additional support to PathwayOregon staff as needed

Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned based on PathwayOregon program needs, as well as Peer Advisor interests and skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • PathwayOregon Award recipient (okay if not currently receiving funding)
  • Work-study eligible
  • Desire to build community for PathwayOregon students
  • Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision with
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Commitment to maintain confidentiality and represent PathwayOregon in a professional manner

Compensation

The PathwayOregon Peer Advisor is paid $16.40/hr. and is expected to work 5 hours per week.

Application Process

To be considered for the position, candidates must submit an application by Sunday, May 25th (11:59pm).

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