CSBS Peer Advisor - Work Study

This position will be trained both in Peer Advising for majors in the College of Social & Behavioral Science (CSBS) and general office tasks for the CSBS Student Success Center.
Responsibilities Provide Peer Advising to students who are majoring in the College of Social & Behavioral Science (CSBS) and have quick questions through answering phones and helping students who walk-into the CSBS Student Success Center; Will also assist Academic Advisor with 1st year Milestone Advising Program (MAP) and New Student Orientations; Greets those who come into the Center; Helps with general questions and scheduling appointments; Assists Office Manager with general office tasks; Other office duties as assigned.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required.
One year full-time customer service experience or equivalency, demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status.
If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application.
Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences Desire to learn more about and be involved in Academic Advising in higher education.
Customer service experience preferred.
Must be professional as this position will represent not only the U of U, but also advising in the College of Social & Behavioral Science.
Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalency? Yes No * Do you have one or more year(s) of full-time customer service experience or equivalency? Yes No Do you have previous work experience in a college/university environment? Yes No Are you a current University of Utah student? Yes No Indicate your level of expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
) Basic Intermediate Advanced * Have you been awarded and have you accepted a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year? If no, do not submit this application.
No Yes * Have you read and do you agree to follow the work-study information and policy as stated in the Student Work-Study Handbook found on the Financial Aid and Scholarships website? (https://financialaid.
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No Yes Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume List of References Optional Documents Cover Letter Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.
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2169 Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.
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2169 after submission Open Date 11/14/2023 Requisition Number PRN14333N Job Title Office Assistant Working Title CSBS Peer Advisor - Work Study Job Grade B FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Standard Hours per Week 10-19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Is this a work study job? No VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00129 - Social & Behav Science-Dean Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $17.
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