Peer Mentors help new students navigate the process of registering for classes and adjusting to college life.
Peer Mentor positions are open to all Penn State Beaver students. Questions and/or concerns may be addressed to Learning Center and Disabilities Coordinator Kristin Oberg at [email protected].
Previous Peer Mentors who are looking to take on more responsibilities may contact Kristin Oberg to find out about additional leadership positions that may be available.
Information session details for interested students coming soon.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a resource for new students for all of academic year.
- Connect new students to campus resources and build community.
- Promote social and academic success among new students.
- Assist with New Student Orientation throughout the summer.
- Assist with Move-In and Welcome Week activities.
- Collaborate with fellow Peer Mentors on a variety of initiatives to engage new students.
- Serve as an in-class mentor for the First Year Seminar course.
- Meet with first-year students regularly.
- Plan & host events for first-year students for the fall semester.
Qualifications
- Be a returning, full-time Penn State Beaver student enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours.
- Take the Lion Ambassador class (CAS 297) in the fall or spring.
- Be available to take part in training. Dates to be announced.
- Be in good academic and judicial standing with the University.
- Recommendation from a Penn State Beaver faculty or staff member required.
What’s in it for you?
- $12.00/hour
- Early move-in for resident students in August.
- Letter of recommendation at end of academic year, if desired.
- Valuable experience to add to your resume.