OSD Peer Advisor Edinboro

PennWest University; Clarion (Clarion County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking Peer Advisors for the Office for Students with Disabilities. This role involves assisting students with disabilities in improving their academic skills through personalized support. Applicants must have a QPA of 3.0 or better, demonstrate good communication skills, and commit to a minimum of 4 hours a week. Peer Advisors will receive training and pay for their time. This is an excellent opportunity to develop professional skills while contributing positively to the academic community.

Qualifications

• Cumulative QPA of 3.0 or better.
• Availability to meet with assigned students.
• Commitment to a minimum of 4 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing individualized plans for academic success.
• Aid in identifying barriers to academic progress.
• Guide students with research and study skills.

Job description

and the job listing Expires on September 12, 2026

The Office for Students with Disabilities is accepting applications for Fall 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Adam Glass at [e-mail].

Job Duties:

The Office for Students with Disabilities’ Peer Advisor Program is a collaborative process that targets students with disabilities and offers supports by improving their academic and everyday self-management skills. Peer Advisors must attend a mandatory training in order to be hired and meet the minimum requirements as listed below. The training will include information about disabilities and BASIS/BOOST Peer Advisor overview along with tools, techniques, and strategies to aid students with time-management, organization, and study skills. Additional training will be provided to Peer Advisors interested in participating with the BASIS (Boro Autism Support Initiative for Success) Peer Advising program.

We are seeking students who are responsible, dependable, and respectful of all communities within PennWest-Edinboro. These students must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, work well in 1:1 situations, and convey a professional and mature approach to their work. Peer Advisors will be paid for training.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Meet with assigned student(s) and assist in developing an individualized, collaborative process to improve academic success.
2. Aid student(s) in identifying barriers to advance academic progress and develop time-management skills.
3. Guide with research and study skills.
4. Provide structure and establish a consistent schedule for weekly contact.
5. Assist students to develop a plan toward setting academic goals.
6. Assess and review student(s) progress in achieving individual goals.
7. Provide organizational skills to develop academic structure.
8. Refer student(s) to campus resources as needed.
9. Complete and submit weekly progress reports to supervisors.
10. Attend monthly virtual group review and training sessions.
11. Model appropriate academic, daily living skill management, and virtual etiquette.
12. Communicate with supervisors regarding progress and areas of concern.

Qualifications:

1. Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status and a full-time Edinboro student.
2. Have a cumulative QPA of 3.0 or better.
3. Be available and flexible to meet with assigned student(s).
4. Commit to a minimum of 4 hours a week or average of 8-10 hours a week.