Swearer Center for Public Service
Peer Advising
Current Peer Advisors
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Nijpawi Gordon
Swearer Center Peer Advisor
Qualifications and Role Overview
Peer Advisors (PAs) must have at least one year of experience in Swearer Center program(s). This is a stipended role at $700/semester, and will consist of 4-6 hours of advising and other outreach activities per week.
Core Responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of Peer Advisors:
- Become well versed in Swearer programs and resources
- Attend Swearer open houses and large student-facing events; at these events PAs will serve as presenters and speakers, sharing their own experiences with Swearer programs
- Participate in regular Peer Advising Open Hours at the Swearer Center or other central campus locations, where students can seek advice and guidance on their community engagement work
- Advise students about linking community engagement with academic studies
- Refer students to appropriate staff or faculty at the Swearer Center or at Brown to connect them to specific programs or opportunities
Any students interested in becoming a Swearer Center Peer Advisor should read the full job description. To apply, email your resume and letter of interest to engaged-scholars@brown.edu.