Peer Advisor, Discovery and Transfer Centers

Job Description  

The Discovery Center & Transfer Center Peer Advising program provides current and past Exploring & Tiger Pathways students at the University of Missouri with leadership, networking, recruitment, and community building opportunities. 

Peer Advisors will assist the Discovery & Transfer Centers with building community around being in Exploring and Tiger Pathways, while sharing important information with current students to help improve their success at Mizzou. Some of the activities that Peer Advisors will facilitate or take part in include: 

Recruitment activities for the Discovery Center, including tabling at Meet Mizzou Days and chatting with prospective students in more personalized meetings 

Plan and facilitate community building events or campaigns 

Giving or assisting with presentations to students and families about the Discovery Center or Transfer Center 

Assisting students to learn and use Mizzou specific platforms for their academics like Stellic, MU Connect, MizzouOne, Canvas, Engage and myZou 

Help with student outreach regarding academic advising and deadlines through calling campaigns 

Peer Advisors will hold regular peer advising office hours during Early Registration each fall & spring to assist with enrollment. Peer Advisors will be expected to participate in staffing recruitment events and attend weekly team meetings. Opportunities to travel for recruitment may be available. 

Selected applicants will join the Discovery Center & Transfer Center Peer Advising team at the start of the Fall 2026 semester. This position is renewable each semester until graduation and is contingent upon performance. 

Essential Skills 

Professional communication, both written and verbal  

Problem-solving  

Collaboration  

Community-building  

Ability to work with a diverse population of students  

Adaptability to changing situations  

Willingness to take initiative on team projects  

Compensation & Hours  

Peer Advisors will hold regular peer advising office hours each week during the academic term during Early Registration each fall & spring to assist with enrollment. Peer Advisors will be expected to participate in staffing recruitment events and attend weekly team meetings. Opportunities to travel for recruitment may be available.  

Hourly rate: $15/hr  

Peer Advisors can expect to work anywhere between .5 and 10 per week, on average. 

The average varies depending on time of year. 

Please note that this position does not qualify for tuition benefits.  

Application Materials  

You must include a current resume and cover letter with your application. Applications will only be accepted through Handshake. If you need assistance creating or updating a resume, consult the MU Career Center.   

Tiger Pathways: Please note if you are a current or past Tiger Pathways student on your resume  

Exploring: Please note if you are a current or past Exploring student on your resume  

Eligibility  

Minimum Qualifications: Students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours 1 term at the University of Missouri and be in good standing.  

Preferred Qualifications: Students who are currently, or have previously been, an Exploring student in the Discovery Center AND/OR a Tiger Pathways student in the Transfer Center will be given priority. Preferred applicants will have completed SSC 1150 College Success Seminar, also referred to as Mizzou 101.  

Here is the timeline that we will follow for the hiring process:  

March 13th - Applications open  

April 3rd - Applications close  

April 7th & 8th - Outreach to update on status & schedule interviews, if applicable  

April 13th to 15th - Interviews  

April 20th - All applicants should know whether they've been selected  

If you have any questions, please call (573) 884-9700 between 8:00am and 5:00pm or email discoverycenter@missouri.edu.