Job Posting Title:
Peer Advisor
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Hiring Department:
Texas Global
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
15
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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General Notes
About Texas Global- Education Abroad:
Studying abroad changes lives, and the work of Education Abroad at the University of Texas is guided by our commitment to promoting access to study abroad opportunities for our diverse population of students. Our mission is to provide outreach, service, and support to students considering or committed to studying abroad. We accomplish this by partnering with faculty and staff to facilitate participation through integration into the curriculum, and by continuously seeking ways to improve our own practices to better serve students and the University. Our vision is that all UT students who are interested in and eligible to study abroad will have the opportunity to do so.
Peer advisors are UT Austin students trained to help their peers explore the range of available study abroad opportunities that best fit their academic, professional, and personal goals. Representing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and academic majors found within the UT student body, peer advisors serve as role models that draw upon their own study abroad experiences for peer-to peer mentoring. Peer advisors are available during Education Abroad walk-in hours, via email, tabling across campus, at special events, and at information sessions throughout the academic year.
Purpose
The Peer Advisor position is a paid opportunity for students who have already gone abroad, or are currently abroad this summer, to gain paraprofessional experience at Texas Global. Peer Advisors will serve as mentors to any student considering international opportunities through Education Abroad, including faculty-led, exchange, and affiliated programs. Peer Advisors will assist with study abroad recruitment, marketing and outreach, event programming, maintaining parts of the Education Abroad website and social media, and general advising. In addition, Peer Advisors will be a main point of contact for all office visitors, including answering phone calls and office emails, related to Education Abroad.
Responsibilities
Undergraduate status
Completed study abroad experience by the end of the Summer term; this includes students currently
studying abroad this summer term.
A recent resume
GPA above 2.5
Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills, outgoing personality, ability
to interact with students in an accurate and professional manner, and an enthusiasm for study abroad
Excellent public speaking abilities
Strong work ethic and attention to detail with all assigned tasks
Willingness to work with a team as a flexible and supportive colleague
Continued eligibility for the full academic year.
Experience in customer service
Experience using critical thinking and utilization of resources to solve problems
Experience managing appointments, schedule changes, and a fast-paced environment
Federal Work Study for the upcoming academic school year (can be anticipated based on past award)
Computer literacy: Microsoft Office, Adobe Software, Social Networking
Marketing/promotion experience
Writing/blogging experience
$12.00/hour
Standard office environment.
Cover Letter
Resume
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
