College Work Study Student - First Year Experience Peer Leader - Henderson Campus - Spring 2026

Nevada System of Higher Education

1d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

First Year Experience (FYE) Peer Leaders support the efforts of all First Year Experience & Student Success Initiatives beginning with FYE Registration/Enrollment events and the FYE Student First Stations at CSN. Serving as a campus resource, our trained FYE student workers are knowledgeable about the CSN college experience, assist new students in their transition to CSN, and provide continuous engagement and connections with students throughout the first year. They are trained experts in the first-year student journey at CSN, having a broad understanding of the variables that may positively or negatively affect a first-year student’s experience. FYE Peer Leaders represent the diversity of the CSN community in experience, interests and ideas. FYE Peer Leaders aid in the student development of personal, social, and academic skills for success, and they report to the Coordinator of Orientation and Director of First Year Experience. Our services benefit CSN students and staff.

Requirements

Only students who have completed this year’s FAFSA and Accepted the Student Employment Award in their Financial Aid Package are eligible to apply
Must be eligible for Federal Work Study at CSN for Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
Positive attitude and public presentation skills
Completion of at least one semester (minimum) at CSN
Currently enrolled as a CSN student in a Degree/Certificate program for the 2025–2026 Academic year
Must have good communication skills and ability to engage with students, parents, families, and CSN staff
At application, must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 or greater; to remain an orientation leader must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Free from major time commitments during summer (May through August)
Concern for others and ability to interact well as a member of a team
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Proof you’ve received the Student Employment Award.

Responsibilities

Welcome new students to CSN.
Assist new students in navigating CSN and its resources.
Participate in the FYE Homeroom portal on CANVAS.
Interact with CSN students on First Year Experience Department’s social media pages.
Participate in large and small group discussions at First Year Experience Events.
Support other welcoming initiatives such as Welcome Back days, CSN Connections, and other events as assigned.
Conduct outbound phone calls to new CSN students to provide general assistance and referrals as necessary
Assist with First Year Experience programming, orientation, and registration events.
Support Students First Stations throughout the academic year to assist new students with completing CSN applications, scheduling appointments for academic advising, providing resource awareness, and assisting enrollment efforts.
Prepare event materials.
Attend all FYE Peer Leadership trainings.
Assist with social media content creation
Other duties as assigned.