First Year Experience Peer Mentor

MOUNT ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY•Delhi Township, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The First-Year Experience (FYE) Peer Mentor Program supports new students during orientation, Welcome Weekend, and throughout their first year at the institution. Peer Mentors serve as guides, role models, and connectors, helping new students build confidence, community, and awareness of campus resources while supporting a successful transition to college. Lead Peer Mentors are student-leaders who provide program leadership, coordination with academic departments, and support for the mentoring team in collaboration with professional staff and campus partners.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled at Mount St. Joseph University
All undergraduate students who have completed at least one academic year are eligible, both commuters and residents.
Must be in Good Academic Standing
Minimal Disciplinary History
Full-year participation across Summer, Fall, and Spring events.
Enrollment or completion of FYE 102 Leader, Mentor, Agent of Chance
Attendance at all required dates, trainings, meetings, and program evaluations.
Commitment and collaboration with First Year Programming Staff, Academic Deans and Department Chairs, Campus Resources personnel, and Retention Team.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, reliability, professionalism, and willingness to build rapport with diverse student populations; maintain boundaries and confidentiality.
Willingness to participate in training and ongoing development.
Serve as a visible representative of the institution and program.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Peer Mentor (or comparable student leadership role).
Demonstrated leadership, organization, and communication skills.
High degree of autonomy and accountability; involved in planning and implementation decisions.
Acts as a program representative to campus stakeholders; trusted with confidential information.
Accountable for program effectiveness, mentor support, and professional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a small group of new students during Orientation, Welcome Weekend, and throughout the school year
Facilitate discussions and activities focused on college transition, engagement, and success.
Serve as a consistent point of contact for mentees throughout the first year.
Provide accurate information about academic expectations, campus life, and support resources.
Identify concerns and connect students with appropriate campus offices using established protocols.
Communicate regularly with professional staff; complete required check-ins, reports, and evaluations.
Model positive academic habits, leadership, inclusion, and campus engagement.
Participate in trainings, meetings, and FY events as they are scheduled throughout the year.
Plan, implement, and evaluate Orientation/ROAR Days, Welcome Weekend, and first-year transition events.
Serve as a liaison to academic Deans, Department Chairs, and Campus Directors to build supplemental programming.
Support recruitment, training, supervision, and ongoing development of Peer Mentors.
Provide guidance, coaching, scheduling, and problem-solving for mentor teams; help coordinate assignments and communication.
Lead team meetings and trainings; contribute to program design, schedules, and engagement strategies.
Troubleshoot during events and support real-time decision-making consistent with program protocols.
Model professionalism, leadership, inclusion, and customer service; represent the program in meetings and campus initiatives.
Contribute student-research initiatives related to Lead Peer Mentoring.