Study Abroad Peer Advisor - Student Hourly
Study Abroad Peer Advisor - Student Hourly
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08-06-2025
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Job Description
50% - Provide advising support for students interested in studying abroad including current and prospective students.
30% - Participate in outreach activities including giving class presentations tabling fairs events and more.
15% - Respond to emails and help organize office tasks such as scheduling class presentations upkeep of the info center and its materials and other tasks as assigned.
5% - Work on individual projects such as managing the blog creating social media content providing support for the Global Awareness Program and more.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
10-15 hours per week.
Position Overview
Support study abroad outreach including giving class presentations advising students organizing events writing promotional materials creating blog content coordinating small projects contributing to social media content and assisting with general office needs. Collaborate on creative projects with Study Abroad & Global Engagement outreach staff to promote study abroad. Assist students interested in studying abroad; respond to email inquiries; coordinate and prepare class presentations; maintain communication with study abroad returnees; and other duties as requested. Required 10-15 hours per week between 9 AM and 5 based on candidates availability during the hours listed in the preferred qualifications. Occasional evening or weekend hours as needed. Peer advisors are required to participate in Peer Advisor training the week prior to the start of the semester.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
50% - Provide advising support for students interested in studying abroad including current and prospective students.
30% - Participate in outreach activities including giving class presentations tabling fairs events and more.
15% - Respond to emails and help organize office tasks such as scheduling class presentations upkeep of the info center and its materials and other tasks as assigned.
5% - Work on individual projects such as managing the blog creating social media content providing support for the Global Awareness Program and more.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
10-15 hours per week.
Victoria Garcia Unzueta
- Experience on a study abroad program at KU.
- Excellent communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Eligible for Work-Study Funding
- Administrative Experience
- Self-motivated and independent.
- Familiarity with spreadsheet and database computer software (PowerPoint Excel) as evidenced in application materials.
- Availability prior to the start of the semester.
- Experience on a semester or academic year study abroad program.
- Attention to detail as evidenced in application materials.
- Excellent organizational skills as evidenced in application materials.
Position Overview
Support study abroad outreach including giving class presentations advising students organizing events writing promotional materials creating blog content coordinating small projects contributing to social media content and assisting with general office needs. Collaborate on creative projects with Study Abroad & Global Engagement outreach staff to promote study abroad. Assist students interested in studying abroad; respond to email inquiries; coordinate and prepare class presentations; maintain communication with study abroad returnees; and other duties as requested. Required 10-15 hours per week between 9 AM and 5 based on candidates availability during the hours listed in the preferred qualifications. Occasional evening or weekend hours as needed. Peer advisors are required to participate in Peer Advisor training the week prior to the start of the semester.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Hourly
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