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Department Overview:
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Academic Advising Services is hiring one undergraduate student to serve as a L&S SOAR Lead Academic Peer Advisor to help support the College of Letters & Science summer orientation peer advising program team. Academic Advising Services (AAS) support incoming first-year and transfer students in L&S by providing guidance until they declare a major.
We are seeking one L&S SOAR Academic Lead Peer Advisor who will serve as a key administrative point of contact for our team, playing an essential role in cultivating a supportive and engaging environment for the L&S SOAR Academic Peer Advisor team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills and contribute to the success of the UW-Madison incoming students and SOAR team.
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
L&S SOAR Advising believes that equity and inclusion are essential for both the well-being of our campus community and for addressing systemic inequities in higher education that deepen historical injustice. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all students, their identities (e.g., gender, race, faith, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, ethnicity, socio-economic background, culture), and lived experiences.
We welcome applications from all students and seek to build a peer advising team that reflects the diversity of students in L&S. |
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Anticipated Start Date:
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May 19, 2025 |
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Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
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August 15, 2025 |
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Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
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Not Remote
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Anticipated Hours Per Week:
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Minimum: 15 Maximum: 20 |
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Schedule:
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Training Sessions (Required):
Dates: May 19-23 and May 27-29, with the possible addition of June 2
Hours: 9 AM-12 PM and 1 PM-4 PM each day
In-Person SOAR Sessions (Required):
Dates: May 30, June 3-27; July 15-25; August 1- 12.
Hours: 8 AM-12:30 PM on Tuesdays - Fridays, plus some Monday mornings
There are no SOAR work hours on weekends or the week of June 30-July 4.
Virtual SOAR (required):
Administrative support during virtual SOAR programming approximately 5 hours each week of July 7-11; July 28-31; and August 12-15. |
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Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
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Minimum: $16.00 Maximum: $16.00 |
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Number of Positions:
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1 |
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Qualifications:
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-Be an undergraduate student during the Spring 2025 term;
-Will continue as an undergraduate or graduate student for Summer 2025 or Fall 2025;
-Have a declared or intended major in College of Letters and Science;
-By May 2025, have completed at least two undergraduate semesters with at least one at UW–Madison; and
-Have a commitment to welcoming all students and building an inclusive UW-Madison community.
-Experience leading, managing, or mentoring peers (e.g. student supervisor, student leadership position)
-Preference for previous SOAR student employee experience |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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-Desire to build positive relationships and support L&S SOAR Academic Peer Advisors
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team
-Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
-High professionalism and reliability
-Attention to detail, organization, and time management
-Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
-Motivation to learn about SOAR programs and campus resources
-Commitment to inclusivity and respect for diverse perspectives
-Patience, empathy, and problem-solving skills
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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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The L&S SOAR Academic Lead Peer will collaborate with professional staff to support the team of L&S SOAR Academic Peer Advisors while assisting with administrative and management tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to build leadership, communication, and organizational skills while supporting the success of your fellow student employees.
A training period will provide the hired L&S SOAR Lead Academic Peer Advisor with the content, procedures, and tools needed for this position. Additional professional development opportunities will be offered throughout the period of employment.
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
-Mentor a team of L&S SOAR Academic Peer Advisors, providing guidance and support.
-Assist with scheduling, tracking attendance, and managing team operations.
-Organize and lead team meetings and training sessions.
-Support program coordination and daily operations, including administrative tasks such as data entry and preparing materials.
-Monitor and ensure timely completion of individual and team responsibilities.
-Help address team questions and resolve issues as they arise.
-Foster an inclusive and positive work environment that values diversity.
-Collaborate with staff and leadership to support program goals and initiatives.
Application:
Online application through UW Student Job Center
Resume emphasizing past work or volunteer experience, activities, and involvement
Two references who know your work in a professional or academic role (ex: your work supervisor, professor, TA, or advisor). Please include the name, position, relationship to you, and e-mail address for each reference. Remember to ask in advance if you may list them as a reference
All complete applications received by February 20 will be prioritized. Applications may be accepted after February 20 if the role is yet unfilled.
We recommend that you connect with SuccessWorks (L&S Career Services) for support with your application materials. You can review resume advice as well as interview tips online, or you can get help through drop-in advising or an appointment!
While this is an on-campus summer position, student employees are responsible for personal costs of housing, transportation, and meals.
If you have questions, please contact L&S Academic Advising Services: lssoaradvising@ls.wisc.edu.
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Physical Demands:
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N/A
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Institutional Statements:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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