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Interdisciplinary Minors Student Peer Advisor and Office Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Interdisciplinary Minors Student Peer Advisor and Office Assistant is a key role within the Interdisciplinary Minors Program department. Throughout the academic year the Peer Advisor hosts appointments for students to provide guidance and information within their minor. The advisor will utilize their own academic experience in peer advising to encourage students in their own endeavors. Outside of advising they will offer clerical and event planning support to the Peace & Justice Studies and Interdisciplinary Minors Administrative Assistant.
Responsibilities
Contribute to a professional helpful welcoming atmosphere and maintain a positive attitude for faculty staff students and visitors of the department. Hold and manage calendar for in-person and virtual appointments and be available during defined drop-in hours. Meetings should be scheduled for 15-30 minutes per student. Complete the Peer Advisor Accountability Tracking sheet via Peer Advisor Canvas Den for every student interaction email in-person or virtual. Respond to all email and phone 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. Explain and guide students on the importance and relevancy of Program Advisors to assist with enrolling in waitlisted classes major-related questions and graduating on schedule. Strive constantly to be accurate and honest in all communication. Attend all training sessions and Peer Advisor meetings. Peer Advisor will act as the Office Assistant by supporting the Departments Administrative Assistant with general day-to-day administrative operational and clerical tasks related to the office. Maintain office inventory. Provide support for a variety of department events including but not limited to International Day of Peace. Other duties as assigned. For example connect with prospective and incoming students regarding the major program and share student experiences.
Required Qualifications
Little to minimal prior experience. Ability to learn support process. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
The Interdisciplinary Minors Student Peer Advisor and Office Assistant is a key role within the Interdisciplinary Minors Program department. Throughout the academic year the Peer Advisor hosts appointments for students to provide guidance and information within their minor. The advisor will utilize their own academic experience in peer advising to encourage students in their own endeavors. Outside of advising they will offer clerical and event planning support to the Peace & Justice Studies and Interdisciplinary Minors Administrative Assistant.
Responsibilities
Contribute to a professional helpful welcoming atmosphere and maintain a positive attitude for faculty staff students and visitors of the department. Hold and manage calendar for in-person and virtual appointments and be available during defined drop-in hours. Meetings should be scheduled for 15-30 minutes per student. Complete the Peer Advisor Accountability Tracking sheet via Peer Advisor Canvas Den for every student interaction email in-person or virtual. Respond to all email and phone 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. Explain and guide students on the importance and relevancy of Program Advisors to assist with enrolling in waitlisted classes major-related questions and graduating on schedule. Strive constantly to be accurate and honest in all communication. Attend all training sessions and Peer Advisor meetings. Peer Advisor will act as the Office Assistant by supporting the Departments Administrative Assistant with general day-to-day administrative operational and clerical tasks related to the office. Maintain office inventory. Provide support for a variety of department events including but not limited to International Day of Peace. Other duties as assigned. For example connect with prospective and incoming students regarding the major program and share student experiences.
Required Qualifications
Little to minimal prior experience. Ability to learn support process. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
