Qualifications 

• Current full-time degree –seeking undergraduate student with a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Student may not be on academic probation or suspension
• You must be in good standing with the University, e.g. not on disciplinary probation
• Must be outgoing and able to relate to new students and family
• Have an open mind
• Be able to work with a diverse population
• Ability to solve problems and think critically 
• Be flexible, reliable, motivated, and mature

Duties 

• Lead groups of 25 students or more around campus
• Participate in ALL Freshman orientation sessions (Overnight stay required)
• Assist with Transfer Orientation when needed
• Facilitate conversations on transition issues
• Role model appropriate academic and social behaviors
• Communicate with parents and family members effectively
• Assist in educating orientation attendees of policies and procedures
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations
• Distribute and collect residence hall keys
• Assist with student check-in and check-out processes
• Report student issues and needs as appropriate
• Document behavior appropriately and in a timely manner
• Educate/reaffirm students on safety and security guidelines
• Work cooperatively with Campus Police and other departments on campus
• Report all suspicious activity and acts of vandalism to your supervisor immediately
• Maintain an ongoing communication with your supervisor
• Assist with Welcome Week
• Program setup/cleanup
• Serve as peer mentor for fall 2021 semester
• Complete weekly case notes on the students in your mentee group
• Other duties as assigned
• Have fun!

Expectations 

• Must register for UNV 2000 (Introduction to Student Development and Peer Education) during spring 2021 semester.
• Serve as a Peer Mentor during the fall 2021 semester. 

Salary

$8.50 per hour (New Mentors)

$9 per hour (Returning Mentors)

 

*Due to time constraints, Resident Advisors are unable to serve as a Peer Mentor.