Working on Campus
InfoLink - Fri Nov 09, 2012My day usually look a little like this:
(And just in case you are wondering, that is a bus that I am heading home on.)
I am an InfoLink Peer Advisor. I’ve been helping my fellow students for the past 3 years and really love getting to do work that allows me to give back to the campus community. Yes, yes I do. Here are the top reasons that I like working for InfoLink:
1) Rewarding part-time work.
This is probably why I love this job the most. On a daily basis I get to help my fellow students learn about the U of A’s academic supports, find out about what events are happening on campus, and locate the nearest microwave. (Plus I get to learn special tips and tricks for getting around campus myself.)
2) Meeting cool people!
The University is a big place, and it can be hard to connect with the people around you (unless you are lucky enough to have small classes). Working at InfoLink has allowed me to get to know people from other faculties and different cultures. Working on campus can make a large institution feel like a tight knit community!
3) No Evenings! (And typically no weekends!)
I used to work in the restraint industry, where evening shifts were a requirement. As a Peer Advisor, my work takes place during the daytime, when students are on campus. This means that I get to spend my day attending my own classes, and helping others find what they need when they need it. Then I get to go home and concentrate on my homework (or The Biggest Loser…).
4) Approachable Management
(My boss may or may not have drawn this picture.)
InfoLink’s Management Team are U of A graduates who know what it’s like to be a student. The Managers have front line experience working in the booths, and as former U of A students, they’ve had some of the same profs, and know have tried to balance a 10 hour work week with a full course load. They even believe in having a family/social life! Working in an environment where the Management is always around to listen to you really helps to make my experience a positive one. Which in turn makes me happy to help my clients!
So, why have I shared this info with you? Because we’re hiring! If you are interested in joining us here at InfoLink, then don’t delay! Applications are due on November 28. You can find the job posting by clicking here.
Not sure if you want to be a Peer Advisor yet, but still curious about how it all works? Or are you looking to make a little extra spending money to help cover your holiday spending? Then why not apply to help with the distribution of the Winter 2013 U-Pass?!? Click here to learn more about our U-Pass Distributor positions.
