PPAC Peer Advisor - Pre-Health - 2025/26

JOB SUMMARY

The Pre-Professional Advising Center (P-PAC) Peer Advisor (Pre-Health) is a leadership position for students who are passionate about supporting their peers in navigating the path to professional school. Peer Advisors are an essential part of the P-PAC team contributing to all center initiatives including peer advising student outreach workshops events and administrative support.

In this role Peer Advisors serve as a welcoming and knowledgeable resource for students helping to expand access to pre-professional advising services across campus. Peer Advisors will gain valuable experience in communication leadership organization and advising while playing an active role in advancing P-PACs mission of preparing future healthcare leaders.

* This position is available to students eligible for Federal Work-Study as well as those seeking Department-Funded student employment.*

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcome and assist students faculty community members and campus guests with warmth and professionalism fostering a friendly and approachable environment at the Pre-Professional Advising Center.
• Assist the P-PAC team with daily operations and center-wide initiatives related to advising programming social media communication student outreach and other tasks aligned with the goals of the office as we support students on their pre-professional journey.
• Support students by answering frequently asked advising questions and connecting them with appropriate P-PAC resources.
• Provide peer support and mentoring to pre-health students as they navigate their pre-health journeys.
• Assist with the planning promotion and facilitation of P-PAC workshops events and information sessions.
• Represent P-PAC at campus events tabling sessions and outreach activities to engage and inform the student community.
• Engage in proactive student outreach through email phone calls and social media to share important advising updates and opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and creation of student resources and content for P-PAC communications including flyers newsletters and social media posts.
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks including scheduling appointments managing office communications data entry and maintaining office organization.
• Participate in trainings and team meetings to develop peer advising skills and stay informed on office policies initiatives and resources.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism reliability and a proactive attitude in all responsibilities.

FEDERAL WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT

NO -- Federal Work Study eligibility not required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 maintained throughout employment.
• Undergraduate Sophomore Junior or Senior in good academic standing actively pursuing a health professional track.
• Passion for assisting peers on their pre-professional journeys
• Strong multitasking abilities and excellent organizational skills.
• No campus disciplinary record.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience and comfort working with peers from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Friendly approachable and able to establish appropriate boundaries with peers.
• Willingness to learn new skills policies processes and professional school information.
• Willingness to apply new skills during peer advising sessions and relationship building.
• Demonstrates initiative creativity and flexibility.
• Enjoys working as part of a team but is equally comfortable working independently.
• Ability to empathize with students and understand various factors that affect academic success.
• Ability to confidently present to large and small groups.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint) and familiar with creating social media content and flyers.
• Responsible critical thinker courteous punctual reliable consistent and professional.

CONTACT

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