MCS Peer Advisor application for 2019-20 opens in January.

Peer Advising Program Description:

Under the guidance of the MCS Program Administrator, Peer Advisors will:

• Hold weekly drop-in office hours – 2 hours per week will be advertised to prospective and current majors as drop-in office hours in which you are available to offer student perspectives on courses, major requirements, and your academic experience

• Organize student and program events – be the student representative at campus-wide events including majors’ night and academic open houses. Also available to be at MCS Program sponsored events

• Manage student communications

• Assist with administrative tasks as necessary

• Act as the student representative and liaison among students, staff, and faculty

• Report to and assist the MCS Student Services Officer

Qualifications

• Currently declared MCS Major with Junior or Senior status as of Autumn 2019

• Self-starter, motivated to help fellow students and improve major as a whole

• Able to work office hours + events as needed for the entire academic year

• No overseas study planned for 2019-2020 academic year

• Strong knowledge of the program and its major requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Independent learner and worker

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Demonstrated record of leadership, maturity, and academic excellence • Good organizational skills, dependable, responsible

Resume and Cover letter required.

Interviews will take place in early April.

Application Deadline: TBD