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Peer Advisor Program

DEADLINE: mid-July

CIPA has established a system of peer advising to represent the student perspective on study, research and service abroad to the Emory community.  The Peer Advisors, in addition to CIPA staff, serve as a resource to inspire interest in study abroad by enthusiastically sharing their personal insight and providing information about the opportunities offered by CIPA. 

These positions pay $8.00 per hour. Actual hours vary during the course of the semester, but may include up to 5 hours per week. Students do not need to be eligible for work study in order to apply. However, if you are eligible for work study, please indicate this on your application form.

For questions, please contact CIPA at: cipa@emory.edu or 404-727-2240.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Advise students on the basic elements of study, research and service abroad including available programs (semester, year, and summer), scholarship opportunities, application deadlines and procedures, etc. 

• Attend initial training session (in August at the beginning of the semester) and regular meetings throughout each semester (TBA).

• Assist CIPA Study Abroad Advisors specific projects (as assigned) and pre-departure orientation sessions.

• Present information to groups on campus including FAME groups, residence halls, student organizations, selected classes, etc. 

• Hold office hours in the CIPA office (usually 2 1/2 hours per week).

• Assist CIPA staff in presenting information at University events such as Sophomore Year Experience, Admissions Visitation Days, Parent and Family Weekend, etc.

• Staff general information tables in the DUC, participate in Study Abroad Fairs, assist in the coordination of the Study Abroad Photo Contest, and present at information sessions.

• Respond to emails from interested students.

• Contribute ideas, feedback, and suggestions from the student perspective and work with CIPA to implement new and better programming ideas.

• Talk about your study abroad experience to people who will listen, whenever you can.

• Other duties as assigned or as suggested by you!
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous participation on an Emory-approved study, research and/or service abroad program.

• Ability to advise students in a truthful and accurate manner, to uphold the policies and procedures of CIPA and Emory, and to represent the office in a professional manner.

• A positive attitude, enthusiasm for experiences abroad, and a willingness to share your experience with interested students.

• Ability to use oral and written communication effectively.

• Commitment to work the entire academic year.

• Willingness to work flexible hours (including weekends and evenings).

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Go to www.cipa.emory.edu 2. Click on "Emory Log-In" link on the upper right hand corner of the webpage 3. You will be directed to your homepage that should list all study abroad programs on which you have participated. Click on the Name/Link of your study abroad program. 4. This will take you to your online study abroad application. Scroll to the Signature Documents section of the application and you should see a "Peer Advisor Information" document. Please read and electronically sign this. 5. After reading and signing the Signature Document, please scroll down to the Questionnaires portion of the online application. You should see a "CIPA Peer Advisor Application" Questionnaire. Fill this out and click 'submit'.

If you have already filled out the Questionnaire, please log back in and read and electronically sign the Signature document. Both must be complete in order to apply for these positions.

Also, if you are a Summer 2009 student currently on a program that has yet to be completed, please email CIPA directly if interested in applying. The application material will not show-up on your online page until you have completed your study abroad program, so CIPA will send you a hard-copy of the application via email.

CIPA has established a system of peer advising to represent the student perspective on study abroad to the Emory undergraduate community. The Peer Advisors, in addition to the staff, serve as a resource to inspire interest in study abroad by enthusiastically sharing their personal experiences and providing information about opportunities offered by Emory.