The Peer Academic Advising Program is seeking highly motivated and passionate engineering students to work as Peer Academic Advisors at the Henry Samueli School of Engineering for the 2025-2026 Academic School year.
Application Deadline for 2025-2026: Friday, January 19, 2024, by 11:59:59pm. *
https://uci.questionpro.com/PAA2025-2026
All students with a genuine desire to help other students are invited and encouraged to apply. Applicants should possess advanced communication skills, evidence of scholastic achievement, and a basic knowledge of their major, and UCI.
Selected PAA’s will have the opportunity to develop their public speaking and communication skills, expand their knowledge of UCI’s academic programs and resources, and gain valuable, problem solving, organizational, and social skills. The PAA position will allow students to achieve heightened success not only here at UCI, but also, in their future endeavors. Above all, PAA’s will work in a team, develop intercultural fluency and assume one of the most respected paid student positions on the UCI campus while providing a valuable service to other undergraduates.
Apply today!
For full requirements and eligibility refer to the following information:
Basic Eligibility
- An engineering student at the time of participation
- Be a current engineering student at UCI of junior or senior standing by Fall 2025 (current sophomores and juniors)
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or better
- Must be able to give a one-year commitment to this position
- Be available for working office hours Fall 2025 through Spring 2026
- Must be available an average of 5-10 hours per week between the hours of operations which are: Monday – Thursdays 9-4pm. Office is closed for lunch 12-1pm. Fridays are virtual.
Be available for training 5-7pm every Thursday of the Spring 2025 quarter.- For Engineering: (Optional): Be available to work orientation and/or office hours Summer 2025) We highly recommend that Engineering PAAs focus on an internship or Research Opportunity during Summer.
Additional:
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to respond to students in a helpful manner, either one-on-one or in groups
- Ability to work and relate well with faculty and staff.
- Previous experience and knowledge of UCI services and resources is preferred, but not required.
- Must maintain confidentiality.
- Positive attitude
- Self-motivated desire to work with others.
- Willingness to provide timely and accurate information/support for students as an academic and campus resources.
For more details about this position PAA Application 2025-2026 | Academic AdvisingFor Engineering specific information please visit: Meet the Peer Advisors – Engineering Undergraduate Student Affairs Office (uci.edu)
Starting January 6th, feel free to stop by our office at MSTB Suite #286 and speak with a current Peer Academic Advisor about their experience or attend our OPTIONAL Peer Academic Advisor Info Session that will be held Tuesday, January 14, 2025 3:30-4:30pm at EH 2430 – Colloquia Room
Application Deadline for 2025-2026: Friday, January 17, 2024, by 11:59:59pm. https://uci.questionpro.com/PAA2025-2026