The Allen School is hiring more peer advisers! We hope you will consider applying, or encourage friends to apply (you can nominate someone here!).
Peer Advisers are an important part of the CSE Community. They assist with drop-in appointments, give presentations, and will soon be a resource available at the CSE reception desk for quick questions. Peer Advisers help students with course planning, academic exploration, admissions, career exploration and more! They also create resources for students and offer the professional advising staff and faculty an important perspective. It is a fun job that can make a big impact!
We encourage students of all years and backgrounds to apply!
Start Date: early or mid February (with some occasional training beforehand)
Winter & Spring Quarter: 5 – 12 hours a week (Varies depending on special events and time of the quarter- we will work around your class schedule)
Summer: may be an option if you are interested, but not mandatory
Hours are flexible depending on your course schedule!
Pay: $15 per hour (plus some CSE swag!)
Job Duties
-Speak with prospective students and their parents (via phone, email and in-person) about the field of computer science, the Allen School, and the University of Washington.
-Advise UW students who are pre-majors on course planning, academic exploration, admissions, and opportunities outside of the classroom.
-Advise Allen School students on a variety of topics dependant on your year in school and relevant experiences
-Present at information sessions and represent the Allen School at academic fairs and recruitment events
-Help students, prospective students, and parents who come to the CSE reception desk with undergraduate-related questions.
-Ability to have difficult conversations in a compassionate and approachable way
-Work on various projects based on your strengths and interests!
Required Qualities & Experiences
-Empathy and compassion towards students and families of all backgrounds
-Trustworthy with confidential student information
-Good conversation and presentation skills
-Ability to work well on a team and independently
-Making satisfactory progress towards a CS or CE degree (you don’t need to be a perfect student!)
-Demonstrated involvement in something outside of the classroom at UW (either in or outside of the Allen School)
-Willingness to learn and speak about other tech-related majors and opportunities at UW
-Ability to represent the Allen School and the UW in a professional manner
-Willingness to provide and receive feedback
If you would like to apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Maggie Ryan (maggiem@cs.washington.edu) by Tuesday, January 2nd at 10am. In your cover letter, please address why you want to be a peer adviser and what experiences and qualities you have that would enable you to succeed in the role. Interviews will take place on January 8th and 9th.
