Applications Open: A&S Peer Mentors for International Students
Arts & Sciences and Maxwell is currently recruiting Peer Mentor (supporting international students). Apply at https://syr.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/10677505, due March 10, with resume and short response to three questions.
Two info sessions about the Peer Mentor program will be hosted on Feb. 6 (Friday) and Feb. 20 (Friday) at 3pm. Join Zoom via https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/7670081875
Benefits of Being a Peer Mentor
- Receive one CAS 270 credit in Fall semester (within 19 credits).
- Receive a LinkedIn Peer Mentor Award badge.
- Receive a graduation medallion.
- Earn 45 volunteer/community engagement hours.
- Receive recommendation to participate in career immersion programs (enhance your application but does not guarantee a spot).
- Have an opportunity to receive a letter of reference/recommendation for job and/or graduate program.
Mentor Responsibilities
It is estimated that each mentor may devote two to three hours per week to the mentoring program.
- Meet with mentees as one group one hour per week for 13 weeks.
- Respond to mentee email/phone/text within 24 hours of receiving them.
- Attend at least one on-campus and one off-campus event with mentees as one group.
- Attend the new international student welcome event in August.
- Write two reflection journals and submit them via Blackboard.
- Attend mentor training in April and monthly mentor meetings during the summer and fall semester.
- Contact mentees starting in May for informal communication.
