Fall 2024 First-Year Experience Peer Mentors

Position start date: Fall 2024

Location: BYU Campus, Provo UT

Job Type: Part-Time Job

Hours per Week: 15-20 hours/week

Wage/Salary: $15/hour

Application Deadline: May 31, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT

• Have earned and maintain a 3.0 GPA or above 
• Dress and Grooming Standards 
  
  • Peer Mentors agree to comply with all aspects of BYU’s Dress and Grooming Standards. For more information about professional dress and grooming expectations for FYE CLICK HERE.
• Must be available to attend UNIV 101 sections as matched and assigned
• Taking between 12 -15 credit hours during Fall/Winter semesters (supervisor approval can be given to take more than 15 credits on a case-by-case basis)
• Matriculated BYU students (on-campus in Provo, Utah)  
• Completed two major semesters in either Fall/Winter or Winter/Fall at BYU 
  
  • Majority of coursework was completed on-campus  
  • Applicants may apply during their second major semester at BYU 
• Spring/Summer peer mentors must be eligible to take classes and take no more than six credit hours during Spring/Summer semesters 
• Understanding of Learning Suite and/or Canvas 
• Access to personal laptops and cell phone  

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES

• First-Year Peer Mentors are trained and expected to provide support in the following ways:
  
  • Help students find their academic home by providing individualized academic, social, and personal support to all first-year students  
  • Work collaboratively with faculty members to: 
    
    • Provide opportunities for the success of the individual student 
    • Identify and partner with faculty to help at-risk or struggling students 
    • Prepare and lead classroom discussions and activities 
    • Develop meaningful relationships with students inside and outside of class 
    • Connect students with the campus community, and resources necessary to help them thrive 
  • Work with all first-year students to: 
    
    • Promote healthy academic mindsets and habits  
    • Encourage reflection and personal development  
    • Empower students to make and achieve personal goals  
    • Connect students to resources and help them become involved on campus  

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please apply directly: https://fye.byu.edu/become-a-mentor

• Preference is given to applicants who can work two consecutive major semesters

COMPANY NAME AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The vision of the Office of First-Year Experience is that first-year students find their academic home built on a foundation of Jesus Christ.