FYE Peer Mentors

Peer Mentor Applications are currently closed.

Support first-year students in navigating their inquiries and connecting with resources
Create time management, study and academic exploration plans with first-year students using program provided curriculum
Participate in programming and professional development to grow in ability to support students and contribute to community of care

Serve 3 hours per week supporting first-year students in answering questions about the college, learning about resources and creating time management, study and academic exploration plans
Mentor students how to navigate common first-year struggles
Approach first-year students with care, empathy and guidance
Be attentive to students visiting FYE study space and computer lab
Display comfort using CUNYfirst, Brightspace, EAB Navigate, Degreeworks, Schedule Builder, T-Rex and other CUNY online systems as applicable
Actively participate in a pre-semester training, mandatory monthly trainings and select professional development workshops hosted during free hour (Monday/Wednesday 12:15-1:30)
Openness to learning about and sharing academic and professional opportunities available to first-year students
Communicate professionally with team of program administrators, office staff and fellow peer mentors
Comfortable asking for support when unsure of how to navigate an inquiry
Strong team player who takes initiative, remains motivated and has the capacity to reflect on how to best support first-year students
A friendly demeanor with a good sense of humor