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Peer Advisor

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508669
Division/Organization: Division for Teaching and Learning
Department: Morgridge Center for Public Service (MCPS)
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: ARMORY & GYMNASIUM
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Government and Public Administration, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Customer Service, Department and Office Assistants, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 The Morgridge Center for Public Service (MCPS) promotes citizenship and learning through engagement with local, national, and global communities. The Center builds on the Wisconsin Idea, a strong tradition of service with the public by students, faculty, and alumni. See http://www.morgridge.wisc.edu/ for more information about our programs and services. The Morgridge Center for Public Service actively seeks out diversity in our workplace. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable, and accepting atmosphere. We encourage individuals of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds to consider being a part of our team.

Anticipated Start Date:

 August 18, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 Hours scheduled between the hours of 8:30 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday with some evenings/weekends commitments, flexible scheduling. Regular one-on-one with your supervisor. Attending Morgridge Center training, staff meetings, and events as required.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 per/hour Maximum: $15.00 per/hour

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Current Undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong interest in public service, community engagement, and nonprofit work
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience with event planning or volunteer coordination is a plus, but not required
Detail-oriented, with strong time-management abilities
A positive attitude and passion for service and community development
Ability to adapt to change
Knowledge/familiarity with historical and current issues of social justice and equity in Dane County and Wisconsin

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Peer Advisor for the Morgridge Center for Public Service provides advising and outreach to both individual students and student groups/organizations interested in engaging with the community. This position’s main responsibilities include serving as a main point of contact for students interested in volunteering, representing the Center at recruitment events, conducting presentations to classrooms, residence halls, and other interested groups. The Peer Advisor would also stay current and up to date on local, national, and international volunteer opportunities, and build relationships with other campus units to increase student engagement with the community. The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies to involve more students in volunteerism, community-based learning, and other civic engagement activities. Pre-existing knowledge of local nonprofits is highly valuable in this position. Applicants should be highly organized, displaying strong oral communication abilities and attention to detail. Applicants with service experience are encouraged to apply.
Serve as a peer advisor to UW-Madison students and staff who visit or contact the center regarding volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups
Act as an in-house expert regarding local volunteer opportunities, Morgridge Center programs and events, and community engagement opportunities for students and student organizations
Organize monthly one-time service opportunities
Conduct peer-led engagement sessions
Stay aware of community and campus service needs and guide students to appropriate volunteer opportunities
Support registered student organizations on campus with community partnership, preparation and engagement

Outreach
Represent the Center at campus functions, e.g., Public Service Fairs, Student Org fairs, resource fairs, etc.
Conduct presentations to classrooms, residence halls, and other interested groups about the Morgridge Center, Badger Volunteers, and volunteerism
Conduct outreach to student groups, housing and other campus units promoting the Morgridge Center and our programs
Create handouts for students interested in volunteering by major and social interest area
Assist with student recruitment to participate in programs, special events, and other service opportunities
Create presentations, power points, Prezis, and outlines for various audiences

Administrative
Maintain lists and information sheets detailing specific current volunteer opportunities with accurate contact information
Manage email inquiries through Morgridge Center advising email account
Prepare information packets on the Morgridge Center for different groups, Residence Halls, ASM, and student organizations to increase awareness about our related services
Maintain records of current, previous, and future outreach activity

General Center Support
Support workshop requests and facilitate educational workshops to interested groups
As needed, support general office needs, such as front desk staffing or outreach opportunities
As interested, support any Center-wide committees
Attend Morgridge Center trainings, staff meetings, and events as required

Physical Demands:

Standing for periods of time during presentations

Institutional Statements:

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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