Part Time - Student - First Year Peer Mentor

Penn State University • University Park, PA

117d • Hybrid

About The Position

The position involves serving as a peer mentor for First Year Seminar (FYS) students at Penn State. Responsibilities include mentoring students, sharing personal experiences, collaborating with section instructors to create lessons and assignments, and providing feedback. Paid training will occur in late spring and before the fall semester begins.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to students in your section of First Year Seminar (FYS).
• Share your experiences with students.
• Participate in CNED 200 for credit (not part of the 2 hours per week).
• Work with your section instructor to create lessons and assignments.
• Provide feedback, lead activities or lessons, and meet with students one on one.
• Engage in other educational responsibilities decided between you and the instructor.

Benefits

• Develop/refine leadership skills.
• Assist in guiding first year students through the transition to college.
• Build relationships with other peer mentors.
• Strengthen interpersonal and public speaking skills.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services