“Near Peer” Staff Advisor Position Information Company
Crosby Scholars Community Partnership (Crosby Scholars) www.crosbyscholars.org
Working Title
Staff Advisor – Near Peer Model
Job Category
Professional
Position Type
Staff
Hours Worked Per Week Work Schedule and Hours
Full-Time, 34 months, August 2025 – May 2028 Monday-Friday, some evenings and weekends required
Salary Range
$32,000 salary plus excellent benefits including employer paid leave, hybrid work schedule, up to 10 paid holidays, 100% of employer paid health insurance premium, opportunities for advancement and professional development
Job Summary
Near Peer advisors are recent college graduates who have similar interests, goals, and backgrounds to the scholars. These advisors have recently gone through the college admission process and can lend firsthand insight and advice. Near Peer advisors assist high school juniors and seniors on the college search and application process, including, but not limited to, creating/finalizing target lists, understanding admission requirements and application options and deadlines, and considering options for standardized testing. Other duties include: Meet 1:1 with seniors during the school day to guide them through the college admission, scholarship, and financial aid applications; Meet with juniors (either 1:1 or small group) during the school day to assist them with preparing for the college admission process; Monitor scholars’ progress toward fulfilling the Senior/Junior Program requirements to promote scholar success and program completion; keep students inspired, motivated, and on track to meet deadlines; Maintain and submit accurate notes summarizing each advisor meeting; Handle sensitive issues with empathy, patience, and poise and maintain confidentiality of student records; Attend and assist in planning Crosby Scholars Academies and other