PPAC Peer Advisor - Pre-Health - 2025/26
Job no: 496958
Full time/Part time: Part-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Student Employment

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.

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.

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.

• 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.