John Jay College Of Criminal Justice | The City University of New York

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

 * Understand and provide accurate information regarding the curriculum, graduation requirements, university and college policies and procedures
 * Assist incoming and continuing freshmen with appropriate course selection during registration periods
 * Inform students about campus resources and when to use them
 * Serve as a mentor to freshmen, answer questions, do phone and email outreach, schedule advising appointments, and one-on-one meetings with students
 * Monitor and document peer advising contacts with students
 * Assist students in gaining decision-making skills and assuming responsibility for their educational plans and achievements
 * Treat students with respect and address their needs seriously and with confidentiality 
 

QUALIFICATIONS

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to effectively engage with peers, students, parents, faculty, and staff
* Ability to demonstrate good judgment and ethical behavior
* Desire to assist students in transitioning to college
* Ability to work as a team member and to be flexible
* Have between 15–60 credits earned, passed all CUNY Assessment Tests, and have a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA
 

TIME COMMITMENT

* Must attend the mandatory training sessions, August 6–9 from 9:00 am–6:00 pm
* Must commit to one full academic year and be evaluated annually
* Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week
* Assist with advisement and registration year round, including winter and summer session
* Will be expected to attend staff meetings and bi-weekly meetings with Senior Mentor
 

PAY

* Peer Advisors are paid $10.99 per hour for a minimum of 10 hours per week
* Other opportunities for additional hours during registration and other college-wide events may be available throughout the academic year