Student Worker - FYEX 100 Peer Mentor Fall 2026

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Position Information

Requisition Number Stu720P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Student Worker - FYEX 100 Peer Mentor Fall 2026 Classification Student Worker Pay Rate $300 stipend/semester

Position Summary Information

Hours per week 1-2 Days Worked Flexible Hours/Shift worked Flexible

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

FYEX 100 Peer Mentors are student leaders who support first-year students enrolled in FYEX 100 (First Year Experience) courses. Peer Mentors serve as role models, offer academic and social support, and work collaboratively with faculty to foster student engagement, belonging, and success during the transition to university life. Mentors assist students with navigating campus, and questions that come along with being a new student. They are also a resource for the faculty member's FYEX 100 class and assist faculty where necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Recommended by a FYEX 100 faculty member
• Enrolled as a Millersville University undergraduate student in good academic and disciplinary standing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good communication & organizational skills
• Ability to engage with other students
• Complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprints)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the MU campus and campus resources.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Comfortable helping students navigate classes.
• Availability to provide students with helpful tips for classwork.
• Demonstrated commitment to helping others succeed.

Job Duties

• Attend mentorship training prior to start of semester.
• Attend and actively participate in assigned FYEX 100 class sessions (typically 1 hour/week for 14 weeks, or as required by faculty).
• Facilitate small group discussions and activities within class.
• Offer guidance and support to first-year students outside of class (approx. 1 hour/week).
• Be a resource for new students / assist students with campus navigation.
• Promote campus resources, events, and student success strategies.
• Collaborate regularly with / assist faculty member in navigating FYEX 100 class.
• Submit reflection forms or brief weekly logs as requested.
• Assist FYEX faculty with necessary assignments.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

The $300 stipend is based on an estimated 20-25 hours of total work across the semester (approx. 1.5-2 hours/week for 14-15 weeks). This may include:

• Training and orientation.
• Class attendance and participation.
• Meeting and communication with students and faculty.
• Occasional planning or events outside of class time.

Posting Open Date 04/17/2026 Posting Close Date 09/07/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

• Cover letter and resume are optional.
• Fall class schedule is required, which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours during your academic and extra-curricular schedule.

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/14807

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume
• Curriculum Vitae

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?

• Yes

• No

• Were you recommended by a MU faculty member for this position? If so, please name the faculty member

(Open Ended Question)

• What is your current major/minor?

(Open Ended Question)

• Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?

• YES - I have another job on campus and am in the student payroll system.

• IN PROCESS - I am in the process of completing new hire paperwork with the Student Payroll Office for another job on campus.

• No.

• Tutoring and Peer Mentor positions require that you receive three background clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, & FBI Fingerprinting). If you are selected for this position, do you have these clearances from previous employment or for educational purposes? Or would you have to complete them?

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you have preferred pronouns? If so, please list them. (Not required.)

(Open Ended Question)