PPAC Peer Advisor - Pre-Health - 2026/27

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-PAC’s 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.

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.

The student employee is expected to maintain a minimum availability of 15 hours per week.

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.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: There will be mandatory training on August 27th and 28th. You MUST attend if hired.

CONTACT

Chantal Vergara

chantal.vergara@shu.edu

FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY

Not Required