Pratt Peer Job Description

The Pratt Peer Advisors are Sophomores who assist first-year students’ transition to their new environment at Pratt Munson and are a friendly face around campus.

Responsibilities 

• Participate in Pratt Peer Advisor training: 

  • Move in: August 17th, 2025 after 4:00 PM 

  •  Training starts: August 18th, 2025

• Be available for the entire Orientation program. (August 20 - August 25, 2025)

• Guide students and parents to their residence halls during check-in.

• Be able to answer questions about Pratt Munson, and if you are unable to answer, be able to direct the student and/or parent to the proper person to get information.

• Lead students in team building and get to know you exercises.

• Make a connection with the new students so that they will have someone to approach with questions when their parents depart from campus.

• Maintain an open dialogue with all your new peers, look for opportunities to share your Pratt Munson experience with new students.

• Attend all opening week programming and encourage as many first-years and sophomores to attend as possible.

• You must accrue at least 10 S.W.A.G. points by the end of the first semester of the 2025-2026 academic year in order to receive the second half of your Pratt Peer stipend.

• Be available and visible during Family and Alumni Weekend.

• Serve as student tour guides as requested from the Admissions Director. 

Selection Criteria

• Must be a current first-year student with a 2.5 GPA at the time of the selection process.

• Must be Connections Leadership trained prior to the start of Orientation. Connections Leadership training will be March 28th and April 4th Students must also attend another leadership workshop, date TBD.

• Should not have a current conduct sanction of probation.

• Should be positive about the Pratt Munson community.

• Must show leadership potential and a desire to grow into a stronger leader.

• Should show strong teamwork ability.

• Should be responsible and accountable.

• Must have a basic understanding of Pratt Munson and the resources available to all students.

• Cannot be selected as an RA for the 2025-2026 academic school year.