Arts and Science Summer Welcome 2021 Peer Advisors

The College of Arts and Science is hiring student staff for Summer Welcome 2021. Our Summer Welcome peer advisors will work with incoming first-time college and transfer students in 1:1 (on Zoom) and socially distanced group presentation formats. Peer advisors teach students how to use myZou and Schedule Planner to register for classes, answer general questions about navigating other University systems, and answer a wide range of questions about academic and social life at Mizzou. This is a great opportunity to help new students as well as learn more about A&S and Mizzou. If you have a strong desire to represent Mizzou and A&S and help our incoming students, you should apply!

Important qualifications:

• Proficient in and willing to learn about University platforms, including myZou and Schedule Planner
• Patience and ability to problem solve
• Desire to work with a diverse group of students, advisors, and fellow peer advisors in a friendly and respectful way
• Dependable and able to consistently work during the entire summer welcome schedule
• Comfortable with 1:1 meetings with students on Zoom and possible group interactions with on-campus orientation

Position Details:

• Pay is $11/hour
• All undergraduate A&S majors are eligible (including Spring 2021 graduates)
• Resume and completed application are required by Friday, April 23
• Dates required to work, which includes training: week of May 24 through July 2, and July 21-24. Hours will vary for each day (a mixture of morning and afternoon shifts). This will be approximately 20-25 hours/week.
• Any questions can be directed to: Ruth Crozier, crozierr@missouri.edu