Honors Program Peer Advisor

Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee; Bridgewater, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $15.00

Job summary

Bridgewater State University is seeking an Honors Program Peer Advisor to support academic success, community engagement, service, leadership, and social justice goals. This student employee role offers opportunities to develop professional skills by attending campus workshops and representing the Honors Program at recruitment events and classes.

Hours are 5-7 per week, with the chance to collaborate with the Honors Program Leadership Team on various projects related to advancing BSU goals.

Qualifications

• Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for Fall 2026.
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the Honors Program and at BSU.
• Commitment to racial and social justice.
• Comfortable speaking to groups in person, and on phone/video calls.
• Interested in peer mentoring and sharing BSU experiences.
• Able to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise honors students throughout the academic year via 1:1 appointments
• Co-facilitate group advising sessions and workshops
• Assist with the creation and organization of the honors course brochure, advising guide, and other course registration resources each semester
• Answer advising-related questions that come into the honors program email inbox

Skills

Advising

Public speaking

Time management

Teamwork

Education

BSU undergraduate student

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:
Jen MacCallum
[e-mail]

Position Information

Title

Position Description

The Honors Program Peer Advisor is a representative of our diverse community of over 1300 students and should have a commitment to academic success, community engagement, service, leadership, and social and racial justice.

Honors Program Peer Advisors help shape the Honors Program at BSU by sharing their insights and developing presentations, programming, and/or content that will enhance prospective and current honors students’ experiences. There is ample opportunity to develop professional skills and competencies as student employees are encouraged to attend campus workshops and speak at recruitment events, in classes, and/or student organization meetings, to engage with their fellow bears as well as prospective students and their families, sharing their story and experiences.

Honors Program Peer Advisors build community within Honors and on campus at large, and create meaningful relationships with Honors and BSU students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Students in this role will also collaborate with the Honors Program Leadership Team on projects and office tasks that relate to and advance our goals.

Hours for this position will be 5-7 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Advise honors students throughout the academic year via 1:1 appointments
• Co-facilitate group advising sessions and workshops
• Assist with the creation and organization of the honors course brochure, advising guide, and other course registration resources each semester
• Answer advising-related questions that come into the honors program email inbox

Eligibility requirements

Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.

Preferred Qualifications

• An honors student in good academic standing
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the Honors Program and at BSU , both philosophically and in daily practices
• Committed to racial and social justice
• Comfortable and confident speaking to groups of people in person, and on phone/video calls
• Interested in serving as a peer mentor and speaking with other students about their Honors and BSU experience
• Able to manage time and attention to achieve goals and deadlines
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Able to maintain focus and remain detail-oriented in a busy environment

Physical Demands

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is and E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $15.00

Posting Number

Posting Number Stu06031P

Open Date

Close Date

Close Date 10/17/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:
Jen MacCallum
[e-mail]

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever worked on campus before?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

  (Open Ended Question)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bridgewater State University is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.