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Job Number
SE
Position Information
Department or Unit Name
Fowler School of Engineering
Position Headcount
1
Position Title
Graduate Peer Advisor
Academic Year
Academic Year
Term or Semester
Fall
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?
Grad
Anticipated Pay Range
18.00
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done?
Orange
Approved Supervisor
Brittnie Ferguson
Supervisor Email
Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
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Desired Start Date
08/24/2026
Projected End Date
05/14/2027
Average number of hours per week
Up to 19 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Fowler School of Engineering Graduate Peer Advisors are a valuable academic resources who help students select classes that meet their interest and program requirements; provide information on academic programs, policies, and procedures; and make appointment referrals to campus resources. They also provide advice based on their experiences as students at Chapman University.
Responsibilities
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of Fowler Engineering's Degrees and Programs
Special Instructions to Applicants
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required?
With or Without FWS
Student Title Classification Information
Quick Link
Job Number
SE
Position Information
Department or Unit Name
Fowler School of Engineering
Position Headcount
1
Position Title
Graduate Peer Advisor
Academic Year
Academic Year
Term or Semester
Fall
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?
Grad
Anticipated Pay Range
18.00
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done?
Orange
Approved Supervisor
Brittnie Ferguson
Supervisor Email
Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(
Desired Start Date
08/24/2026
Projected End Date
05/14/2027
Average number of hours per week
Up to 19 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Fowler School of Engineering Graduate Peer Advisors are a valuable academic resources who help students select classes that meet their interest and program requirements; provide information on academic programs, policies, and procedures; and make appointment referrals to campus resources. They also provide advice based on their experiences as students at Chapman University.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to a professional, helpful, welcoming atmosphere and maintain a positive attitude for faculty, staff, students, and visitors of the department.
- Communicate with FSE students via Slack regarding upcoming advising sessions.
- Create flyers for advising sessions.
- Create Zoom meetings and reserve a room for drop-in hours.
- Communicate with the Faculty within Fowler Engineering when needed.
- Hold and manage calendar for in-person and virtual appointments and be available during defined drop-in hours.
- Respond to all email inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Perform basic intake analysis to determine if they can assist the student themselves or should refer the student to the appropriate department, college, or campus-level resource.
- Calendar, track and keep notes for every student meeting. Meetings should be scheduled for 15-30 minutes per student.
- Explain and guide students on the importance and relevancy of Program Advisors to assist with enrolling in waitlisted classes, major-related questions, incorporating study abroad, and graduating on schedule.
- Strive constantly to be accurate and honest in all communication.
- Attend all training sessions and Peer Advisor meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Well-organized with assigned projects
- Ability to motivate and inspire peers along their academic journey
- Openness to share own academic experiences for the encouragement of peers
- Commitment to maintain confidentiality and represent Chapman University in a professional manner
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of Fowler Engineering's Degrees and Programs
Special Instructions to Applicants
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required?
With or Without FWS