The Peer Academy is hiring Peer Advisors for Spring 2025. Potential Peer Advisors must have a GPA of 2.8 or greater and a minimum of 12 credits. This is an on-campus job and F-1 students are eligible to apply. The academy is recruiting students for the Spring 2025 semester, with an application deadline of December 20, 2024. See below or https://www.laguardia.edu/peeradvisors/join/ for more information.
- Overview
- Launched in January 2015, the Peer Advisor Academy aims to recruit, hire, and train students from LaGuardia Community College to serve as peer advisors.
- Advisors assist students using their personal college experiences and knowledge to help with course selection, understanding degree requirements, and utilizing college services.
- Mandatory training for Peer Advisors covers advisement tools like Degree Works, Schedule Builder, and ePortfolio, alongside communication, professionalism, resume writing, and interview skills.
- Peer Advisors work 12-15 hours per week on-campus and receive $17 per hour.
- Advisors need a minimum GPA of 2.8 and 12 completed credits by Fall I 2024, though exceptions are made for students planning to meet these requirements.
- Responsibilities include supporting students in course selection and academic progress, referring them to relevant resources, and interacting effectively with faculty and staff.
- Professional development sessions are mandatory, reinforcing skills in using advisement technologies and communication.
- How to apply
- Interested applicants must submit a resume and can seek assistance with resume and cover letter writing from the college’s Center for Career and Professional Development.
