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2022-23 PEER ADVISING PROGRAM APPLICATION

OzU Peer Advising Program - Apply Today! 

This is a program of the Student Life Office.

Eligible students must have completed at least 1 year in their Faculty at OzU. As a volunteer Peer Advisor, you will not only have the opportunity to help new students adjust to life at OzU. You will also gain useful leadership skills that will help you in future work environments. 

                *Team Building *Time Management * Leadership *Problem Solving

Time Commitment - approximately 2 hours/week. This includes several training sessions during the academic year. Intensive introductory training days, which will be held the week before the next academic year starts, will be announced after the selection process is finished.

Have a question? Email to student.life@ozu.edu.tr

Application Deadline: 22.05.2022

Click here to fill the application form.

Position Description

An OzU Peer Advisors are paired based out of their faculties and work with a small group of first-year students and second-year students who have to take SEC 101 Course for the duration of the academic year. Peer Advisors advise students on course selection, study habits, housing, summer internships and research opportunities, navigating the OzU campus and Providence, and social issues. 

And perhaps most importantly, they are great listeners, who are accepting and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds, eager to make the new student feel welcome and a part of the OzU.

Job Summary

The primary duties of PAs are to assist students with basic advising questions and serve as a resource to connect new students with the SEC 101 - Introduction to University Life Course and general campus resources. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• PAs will assist students throughout their first year and beyond: 
• They organize gatherings with the new students to meet their Faculty
• By working in a weekly, in-person and e-advising capacity
• Answering common student questions related to adjusting to university-level classes, discovering campus resources and tools available that facilitate their learning, as well as adjusting to life at OzU.
• Participate in initial and ongoing training programs and meetings as requested.
• Assist Advisees in understanding the requirements and procedures of their respective program(s) as well as the University overall.
• Become familiar with all services of OzU.
• Encouraging that the new students get involved on campus.
• Assist advisees to complete SEC 101 - Introduction to University Life Course
• Direct advisees to relevant office, academic or administrative staff
• Course and curriculum related advising is done in a peer-to-peer relationship and does not replace the role of the 360 Advising Office.
• APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION

Students must be in good academic and social standing, have a cumulative gpa of at least 2.5, be studying on campus in the 2021-2022 academic year, be accessible over the summer by email and phone, and be able to return to campus week before 2021-2022 academic year orientation week.

Application Requirements

• Enrolled in the current semester and planning to register the following semester
• A student must have completed his/her at least one year at faculty
• Have a Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Submit thoughtful responses to the application questions
• No disciplinary record within the university
• Selection
• Evaluation of qualifications based on the above criteria
• Interview with Evaluation Committee at Student Life Office

Time Commitment

Approximately 2 hours/week. This includes several training sessions during the academic year. Intensive introductory training days, which will be held the week before the next academic year starts, will be announced after the selection process is finished.

Expectation to dedicate a minimum of 2 hours/week, which would include 1 group meeting per month with advisees and 1 group meeting per month with fellow Peer Advisors and related staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Should display exceptional communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and passion for OzU and new students.

Applicants should also excel in personal leadership, ethical decision-making, adequately accepting high levels of responsibility in an autonomous role and presenting a positive, well- rounded image of OzU.

Ability to communicate well both in person and through various media channels (social media, email, etc.) and relate meaningfully with students.

Excellent attention to detail

Be open-minded toward diverse cultures, ethnicities, lifestyles, and backgrounds.

Ability to understand and communicate appropriate professional boundaries with peers, both online and in person.

Awareness of when to direct students to full-time OzU staff.

Ability to work with confidential information when encountered.

Application Deadline: 22.05.2022

Click here to fill the application form.