Work Study Honors Program Peer Advisor

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

Job summary

Bridgewater State University seeks an Honors Program Peer Advisor to support a diverse student community and promote academic success, leadership, service, and social justice.

The role includes advising honors students (1:1), co-facilitating workshops, helping create the honors course brochure and advising resources, and answering program emails. 5–7 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be BSU undergraduate and registered for at least six credits.
• Must have Work Study award as part of financial aid.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity in the Honors Program and BSU.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

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

Public speaking

Time management

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

BSU undergrad

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.
• Must have Work Study award in your financial aid package

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants should be:

• 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 practice
• 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 an 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 Stu06032P

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
• * Work Study is a requirement for this position. Students who meet certain financial criteria may be awarded Work Study through financial aid. Have you been awarded Work Study as part of your financial aid package?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please provide the dollar amount of your Work Study award. This information is available in your financial aid package. If you need to verify, please contact your Financial Aid Counselor or the Financial Aid Office at 508-531-1341 or [e-mail]

  (Open Ended Question)

• * 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.