QUEST PEER ADVISOR

WORKING WITHIN THE SOPHOMORE QUEST PROGRAM

WHAT IS THE SOPHOMORE QUEST PROGRAM?

Degree Ready. Career Ready. Life Ready.

Sophomore QUEST connects second-year students with opportunities to grow their skills as they prepare for graduation and life after SDSU.

Programs focused on a range of topics including academic and career planning, leadership and independent living skills, and high impact practices (e.g. Study Abroad, undergraduate research, community service, and internships).

THE PEER ADVISOR ROLE

As a QUEST Peer Advisor (QPA), you'll have the opportunity to lead others by providing guidance and support to students in a variety of areas (including academic skill development, campus involvement, financial literacy, personal issues, and navigating the university environment). You'll also be able to collaborate with Campus Partners and Residence Hall staff to deliver engaging QUEST in-person and virtual programming, as well as unique forms of resident engagement.

Other Duties Include:

Utilize marketing strategies to increase participation in events that are specific to your assigned community
Assess the needs of individual students in the community by reading conversation summaries and tailoring programming in response
Connect with your supervisor and other mentors on a biweekly basis
Maintain open communication with supervisor and report concerning behaviors from students to provide applicable resources
Act as a positive and professional role model for students
Attend all professional development involvements and training
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Before we start you on your journey for success, we have a few requirements for the job:

Enrollment at SDSU with a minimum of 6 credit units at all times
- Courses taken at SDSU Global Campus or other universities do not count towards the 6-unit minimum
A minimum overall GPA of 2.75
Good academic and judicial standing with SDSU

WORKPLACE

A space will be provided on campus to be used to fulfill position requirements. However, programming will need to be carried out within assigned sophomore communities.

COMPENSATION

$15.50/hr

**rates may change on a semester basis.

This position requires a minimum of 6 hours per week and a maximum of 10 hours per week.

Hours will be regular each week but may vary depending on programming needs in the evening.

Here is How You Can Develop Your Leadership with this Role

Experience with coordinating and conducting programming
Communication, peer-advising, and mentoring skills
Familiarity with campus resources
Problem-solving and referral skills
Reflect on your leadership style and develop leadership techniques
Time management and organizational skills
Leadership, critical thinking, and adaptability skills
Familiarity with needs of diverse college students
Gaining a greater understanding of the education system
Increasing the awareness of the diversity at San Diego State University
Opportunity for personal growth and development

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Star Qualities We Look For In a QUEST Peer Advisor:

Interest in educating and mentoring students of varying ages and backgrounds
Willingness and resourcefulness to communicate and engage with campus partners & resources to bridge the gap between residents and support
Patient and positive demeanor
- QUEST Peer Advisors will be working with students of varying knowledge regarding the university and education system
Leadership and University involvement
Commitment to academic success and excellence

Skills can be learned, but values are what make a person shine in their roles and careers!

ANY QUESTIONS?

Check out our FAQ page here! For any more questions, please email Anwa Cruter (Director for Sophomore, Upper-Division, & Graduate Residential Communities), REO at acruter@sdsu.edu.

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