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How to Apply

The Peer Advisor application will be available on Handshake (CSUSM's student job portal) until February 15 at 7:30 AM. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview the week of February 19.

Application Process:

  1. Make sure you meet the Peer Advisor Position Qualifications
  2. Apply and submit the following through Handshake
    • Resume
    • Cover Letter
    • Student Application (upload and submit under Transcripts)
    • Supplemental Questions (upload and submit under Other Documents)

Supplemental Questions:

  1. Why are you interested in being a Peer Advisor?*
  2. What do you hope to gain from the Peer Advising experience?*
  3. List your available work hours for Spring 24 and Summer 24.
  4. Can you attend the Spring 24 Peer Meeting on Thursday from 8-9 am? 

Presentation Criteria:

A 5-10 minutes presentation is required during the interview process. Facilitate a presentation on one of the following campus policies.

Topic examples:

  • Academic Notice and Disqualification and Reinstatement
  • Components of Graduation Requirements
  • Course Repeats & Grade Forgiveness Policy
  • Course Withdrawal Policy
  • How to Enroll in Courses (Degree Planner, Schedule Assistant)
  • How to use Academic Requirements Report (ARR), Test and Transfer Credit, Course Substitutions
After a thorough definition and examples, include:
 
  1. How do you see yourself implementing and sharing this information with fellow students in the Peer Advisor role.
  2. What is your communication style?
  3. What would be important to relay so the student feels informed and understood?

See the campus catalog/websites for assistance: http://catalog.csusm.edu/ 

Tips:

  • You are welcomed and encouraged to use the Career Center services to help with your resume, cover letter, interview skills, etc. as you apply.