Program in Exploratory Studies Peer Advisor

PES peer advisors work in close cooperation with PES academic advisors to support undergraduate students across the ñ campus by helping them navigate academic requirements and university policies, connect them to campus resources and encourage campus involvement. Our team is a dynamic group who enjoys working with and supporting our campus community.

How to connect with peer advisors

  • Email PESadvising@colorado.edu with questions
  • Stop by the front desk in CASE during business hours (fall/spring semester only)
  • Ask your academic advisor to put you in touch!

Program in Exploratory Studies Peer Advisor - We ARE currently hiring!

ճProgram in Exploratory Studies is looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated undergraduate students to serve as Peer Advisors. We are currently hiring for Spring 2026 – priority will be given to applicants who can work Friday mornings 8am-11am!

Responsibilities
  • Friday morning responsibilities include serving on student panels, leading Admissions events, and hosting virtual and in-person appointments for admitted/prospective PES students and their families
  • Serve as frontline support by working at the front desk of the advising office. Front desk duties include providing a high level of customer service to students and families via phone, email, LiveChat, and in-person
  • Provide academic advising by addressing questions, helping navigate various CU portals, and assisting with registration and intra-university transfer
  • Make accurate referrals to other campus offices and departments
  • Serve as student perspective in cross-campus events, classes, information fairs, and feedback surveys. This could also include helping teach FYXP classes as needed.
  • Help plan, host, and attend PES and Design Your Path LLC events
  • Engage in recruitment and promotional initiatives through admissions events, student panels, prospective student activities, social media, and other marketing platforms
  • Provide administrative and office management duties as needed, including helping our program managers and advisors with program-specific administrative tasks
  • Guide incoming students with schedule planning and registration during the New Student Welcome period. This could include large group, small group, and one-on-one presentations, training, and support.
  • Support summer programming including in-person and virtual orientations, as well as pre-arrival program preparation and implementation
  • Attend required trainings to continue learning and developing workplace skills
  • Attend regularly scheduled one-on-one and team meetings
  • Typical work hours fall Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Occasional early morning, later evening, or weekend hours may be required (advance notice will be given)
  • Be a currently enrolled undergraduate student (not required to have been a PES student) who will have completed at least one semester at ñ by Spring 2026
  • Be in good standing with the university (>2.0 cumulative GPA)
  • Excellent communication skills, high level of personal responsibility and resourcefulness, and drive for self-motivation and independence
  • Ability to work effectively and non-judgmentally with diverse populations
  • Adhere to FERPA regulations which includes confidentiality of student information
  • Flexibility to jump in where needed (front desk, admissions, events, presentations, FYXP classes, advising, etc.)
  • Period of appointment: Spring 2026 semester - availability Friday mornings 8am-11am or other weekday mornings preferred. Option to renew for subsequent academic years based on positive performance. Typical work hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm though occasional evenings/weekends may be requested.
  • Training:Training will occur on the job (paid) and cover Peer Advisor responsibilities and expectations. Weekly check-ins and mid-semester mandatory one-on-one meetings to discuss individual performance and goals.
  • Hours per week: 5-12 hours per week during semester; option to work up to 40 hours per week during summer and school breaks though not required
  • Compensation: Student employees will be classified as Student-Hourly and earn a wage of $16.82 per hour. Both work-study and non-work-study positions available.
  • Benefits: As a student hourly employee, you are eligible for FAMLI, jury duty pay, sick leave and maybe subject to enrollment in the Student Employment Retirement Plan (SERP); Optional Savings Plans 403B, 457, 401k. Sick leave accrues at a rate of 0.034 hours per every 1 hour worked. You are not eligible for fringe benefits such as vacation, unemployment, paid holiday leave and/or tuition remission. Additional information can be found at: .

To apply, emailnatalie.driscoll@colorado.edu with your resume and cover letter (put subject line as: “PES Peer Advisor Application”). Please address the questions below in your cover letter. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis with a final deadline of Thursday, January 8th; offers to interview (via Zoom or in-person) to follow.

  • What interests you in being a Peer Advisor? What qualities do you possess that make you a strong candidate for this role?
  • Describe your experience working (formally or informally) with groups or in customer service. Include any examples from high school or college, highlighting any leadership positions you have held.
  • Please share your available hours to work for the Spring 2026 semester (work hour time frame is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm)