DGS is the starting point for University of Illinois students who wish to explore their options before declaring a major. The summer peer advisors will work closely with DGS advisors and administrators to gain the necessary knowledge to assist incoming freshmen in planning for their first semester of college. 

DGS Summer Peer Advisors will:

• Learn about the academic advising profession by being an integral part of New Student Registration

• Collaborate with DGS academic advisors, administrators, and other campus partners

• Serve as a point person for roughly 1,200 new students

• Facilitate morning small group meetings for DGS students during New Student Registration.

• Assist new students with course registration

A successful peer advisor candidate must:

• Be willing to work as a part of a team and collaborate with others

• Demonstrate excellent presentation skills

• Be able to solve problems independently and to think critically

• Have a minimum GPA of a 2.0 GPA or above 

• Demonstrate knowledge of the course explorer website and self-service

• Be a current Illinois student

Other desired qualifications include:

• Former DGS student (but not required)

• Familiarity of intercollegiate transfer process 

• Knowledge of Illinois general education requirements

• Junior or Senior class standing for Fall 2022

• Demonstrated leadership experience

• GPA of 2.5 or above

Candidates must be available for in-person, full-day training May 16-19 and on June 6, 2022. Peer advisors will be responsible for working approximately 20-25 hours per week from June 6-July 15.

The pay for this position is $12.50 per hour. Training dates are paid in addition to the work between June-July. Peer advisors must successfully pass a background check.

Application:

• Email a cover letter, resume and three references (include email and phone number) to Jessica Arnold, DGS Senior Assistant Director, at jarnold7@illinois.edu by 5pm on March 18, 2022. Applications received after 5pm will not be considered.