Program in Exploratory Studies Peer Advisor

PES peer advisors work in close cooperation with PES academic advisors to support undergraduate students across the 鶹ѰBoulder 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 NOT 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 both Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 terms!

Responsibilities
  • For Summer 2026 start, we are looking for someone available 9am-1pm from mid-May through August 14th (20 hours/week) who is interested in staying on to work 5-12 hours/week during the school year as well (flexible with your class schedule)
  • For Fall 2026 start, we are looking for peer advisors to work 5-12 hours/week (flexible with your class schedule)
  • 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 鶹Ѱportals, and assisting with registration and intra-university transfer
  • Host advising appointments and drop-in sessions for prospective, admitted, and current PES students (and their families as needed)
  • 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 鶹ѰBoulder by Summer 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: For Summer 2026, mid-May through August 14th, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm. For Fall 2026, starting August 17th , with hours flexible based around your class schedule.
    • For both summer and fall start: 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 additional hours during summer and school breaks though not required
  • dzԲپDz: 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 offers to interview for qualified applicants (via Zoom or in-person). The final deadline is Friday, April 17th.

  • 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.
  • If you are applying for Summer 2026, are you available mid-May through August 14th Mon-Fri 9am-1pm?
    • If we are not able to offer you summer employment, would you still want to be considered for a fall start?
  • If you are applying for Fall 2026, please share your availability (as best you know) for work hours and confirm if you are available to start on Monday, August 17th.