<p>Job Description:</p> <p>To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be a current student enrolled at McDaniel College. This position is open to both work study and campus employment students.</p> <p>Position: FYE Peer Mentor</p> <p>Revision Dates: 10/2025</p> <p>Reports to: Director of the First-Year Experience</p> <p>Department: Academic Life</p> <p>Salary Grade: 4 credit hours for FYS class time | Maryland Minimum Wage for outside of classroom responsibilities</p> <p>FSLA Status: Non-exempt</p> <p>Duration of Appointment: August 2026- December 2026</p> <p>Scope:</p> <p>McDaniel's First-Year Student Experience:</p> <p>Modeling all the positive attributes of a McDaniel student, FYE Peer Mentors provide academic, personal, and social support for students transitioning to the McDaniel College community. Peer mentors are called to INSPIRE and EXCITE new students.</p> <p>Basic Responsibilities:</p> <p>Peer mentors drive the First-Year Experience for new students by fostering an inclusive environment that helps new students develop strong identities as McDaniel community members.</p> <p>Peer mentor responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Attending spring semester meet and greet. </li><li>Checking email 1-2 times per week throughout the summer and provide timely responses, if necessary. </li><li>Connecting with incoming mentees via email prior to orientation. </li><li>Attending August training. </li><li>Facilitating all of August NSO. </li><li>Developing a clear plan for in-class and out-of-class mentee-focused expectations with FYS instructor. </li><li>Attending all in-person and/or synchronous FYS class sessions. </li><li>Supporting the FYE during fall semester events. </li><li>Meeting with FYE Coordinators and the Director of the FYE throughout the fall, as requested. </li><li>Assisting the FYE team with the evaluation efforts of the FYE. </li><li>Other duties as assigned by Director of the FYE. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Successful completion of at least 1 semester at McDaniel by the start of spring training. </li><li>Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 </li><li>Clean disciplinary record at McDaniel College (not on disciplinary probation). </li><li>Involved member of the campus community who wants to share their love of McDaniel with others. (Fall athletes can apply! The Director of the FYE will work with you!) </li><li>Professional role model during official events AND when "off duty." </li><li>Reliable, responsible, and relatable team player. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Please click the Apply Now button below to begin your application.</p>