Student Position - Student Advising Specialist

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University; Saint Davids (PA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is seeking a Student Advising Specialist to support students in navigating their academic pathways. The role acts as a primary contact, assisting with advising questions and directing students to appropriate resources.

Under the Director of Academic Advising, you will gain hands‑on experience in higher education administration, professional communication, and academic support.

Qualifications

• Current Student in good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA preferred).
• Excellent speaking and writing skills with professional demeanor.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Front‑Line Support: be the welcoming first contact for students and direct to the right resource.
• Peer Advising: explain degree requirements and registration language and guide to resources.
• Confidentiality: maintain FERPA compliance with student records.
• Office Management: assist in supplies and advising files organization.
• Service Hours: prepare materials for CAPE events and manage check‑in and attendance.
• Teaching Assistant: support first year courses when needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Google Workspace

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Are you organized, approachable, and eager to gain professional experience while supporting your peers? If you enjoy academic planning and guiding others through their educational pathways, we invite you to apply for the Student Advising Specialist position. This proactive role serves as a primary point of contact and a reliable support system for students navigating their college experience.

Working closely with the Director of Academic Advising, you will be the go-to student specialist for a variety of critical tasks. This role offers hands‑on experience in higher education administration, professional communication, and academic support. This position pays $12 per hour to start.

Accepts: Federal Work Study (FWS) & Eastern Campus Employment (ECE)

Only current / active Eastern University students can apply for Student Positions.

• Front‑Line Support:Be the welcoming first contact (in‑person, phone, email) for students with general questions. You'll expertly direct them to the right advisor, department, or campus resource.
• Peer Advising:Help new/returning students understand basic degree requirements and registration language (drop, withdraw, incompletes etc.) navigate academic policies, and find the resources they need to thrive (like tutoring, counseling, or disability support). Attend drop in hours to assist students with basic advising questions.
• Confidentiality:Learn and maintain strict confidentiality with student records (we'll provide training on FERPA-Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
• Office Management:Help keep the advising office running smoothly! This includes managing office supplies and organizing student advising files and resources.
• Service Hours:Prepare essential materials for retention and first year experience events hosted by the Center for Academic Planning and Empowerment (CAPE); manage check‑in process and attendance for service hours events hosted by First Year Programming.
• Teaching Assistant:If your schedule allows, serve as a teaching assistant for first year courses (i.e. INST 100, INST 140, INST 150, INST 151) where there is need.

Must‑Haves (Required)

• Current Student:Must be a currently enrolled student in good academic standing (a minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred).
• Communication:Excellent speaking and writing skills, professional phone manners, and a genuinely friendly and welcoming presence.
• Organization:Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, punctuality, and planning skills (especially when it comes to your own course schedule) and comfort using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar).
• Availability:Must be able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule ranging from 5-15 hours of work. The main office is in Centennial Hall (elevator accessible), but other events may take place in buildings such as Walton, Warner Library, and McInnis.

Great‑to‑Haves (Preferred)

• Academic Knowledge:Already familiar with key campus resources (like CAPS, ARC, ODA) and student tools (like MyEastern for degree evaluation and the registration process).
• Experience:Previous experience in a tutoring, student leadership, customer service, or office setting is a big plus!
• Proactivity:You're a self‑starter who can take initiative, work independently, and troubleshoot basic academic questions, and knows how to ask for help when you are lost!