FYE Student Coordinator, Federal Work Study & Campus Employment

McDaniel College•Westminster, MD

About The Position

The FYE Student Coordinator is a student leadership position within McDaniel College’s First-Year Experience (FYE), serving as a leader in the Peer Mentor Program. Coordinators model positive attributes of McDaniel students and support the Director of the FYE. They help oversee the Peer Mentor Program and provide academic, personal, and social support for peer mentors and new students. The position may continue into the next academic year. The role is based at Hoover Library at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. The appointment lasts for the academic year, with a schedule determined at the supervisor’s discretion. Summer work is remote and averages approximately two to three hours per week, though hours vary. August training is a significant time commitment. Student workers are evaluated continuously. The rate of pay is Maryland minimum wage, and the position is classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

Be a current undergraduate student at McDaniel College.
Have successfully completed at least one semester at McDaniel College by the start of training.
Have previously served as an ideal FYS Peer Mentor.
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Have a clean disciplinary record at McDaniel College and not be on disciplinary probation.
Be an involved member of the campus community who wants to share their enthusiasm for McDaniel with others.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement the Spring semester meet-and-greet.
Work remotely during the summer to plan August training and fall programming; summer hours vary, with approximately two to three hours per week anticipated.
Execute August training for all peer mentors.
Facilitate New Student Orientation (NSO).
Oversee a small pod of peer mentors throughout the semester and submit bi-weekly check-in reports.
Plan, market, and participate in five to six large FYE events, including examples such as September and October events, November recruitment, and December’s 100 Days event.
Meet weekly or bi-weekly with the Director of the FYE during spring training lunches, summer virtual meetings, and fall.
Plan, market, and participate in Peer Mentor team-bonding events throughout the fall with the FYE Graduate Assistant, with expectations potentially varying according to the GA’s schedule.
Model and foster an inclusive environment that helps peer mentors support new students in developing strong identities as members of the McDaniel community.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the FYE.