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Student Worker, FYE Transfer Peer Mentor Work study, campus employment - McDani

McDaniel College, MD, Westminster, 21158


Job Description: 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. Position: FYE Coordinator Revision Dates: 10/2024 Reports to: Associate Director of the First-Year Experience and Transition Programs Department: Academic Life Salary Grade: 4 credit hours for FYS class time | Maryland minimum wage for outside of classroom responsibilities FSLA Status: Non-exempt Duration of Appointment: August 2025- December 2025 Scope: Modeling all the positive attributes of a McDaniel student, FYE Transfer 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 transfer students. Basic Responsibilities: Transfer Peer Mentors drive the First-Year Experience and Transition Programs for new transfer students by fostering an inclusive environment that helps students develop strong identities as McDaniel community members. Transfer Peer Mentor responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Attending spring semester meet and greet. Checking email 1-2 times per week throughout the summer and provide timely responses, if necessary. Connecting with incoming transfer students via email prior to orientation. Attending August training. (Move-in is the week of August 18th) Participating in transfer-specific NSO. Planning, marketing, and participating in FYE Transfer events (Target goal: 1-2 events per month) Meeting with FYE Coordinators and the Associate Director of the First-Year Experience and Transition Programs throughout the fall, as requested. Assisting the FYE team with the evaluation efforts of the FYE. Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of the First-Year Experience and Transition Programs. Requirements: Requirements: Transfer student to McDaniel Successful completion of at least 1 semester at McDaniel by the start of spring training. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 Clean disciplinary record at McDaniel College (not on disciplinary probation). Involved member of the campus community who wants to share their love of McDaniel with others. (Fall athletes can apply) Professional role model during official events AND when "off duty." Reliable, responsible, and relatable team player. Additional Information: McDaniel College is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the student body. 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. For more information on the College's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit this link.