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CURRENTLY HIRING: First Year Experience Mentor

First Year Experience Mentor Job Description 

First-year experience (FYE) mentors provide guidance and support to new students during the first year to ease their transition to college. FYE mentors are experienced students who help new students establish social connections, navigate academic requirements, identify effective study habits, and get access to valuable on campus resources. FYE mentors offer advice on college life and teach students how to use technology and learning platforms that are essential to their college experience.

• Connect with first-year students during enrollment and orientation events and answer questions and or concerns students may have about starting their first semester.
• Introduce new students to various aspects of student life including campus events of both academic and social nature and encourage participation in extra-curricular activities.
• Communicate with students via in-person, phone, and email.
• Provide a safe space for students to ask questions and provide strategies for navigating the first year, managing stress, and accessing campus resources. Serves as a role model for Hostos students by encouraging and modeling a successful balance of academic and college life.
• Provide personalized guidance tailored to the specific needs for the mentee • Attend and actively participate in mentoring training sessions and weekly meetings.
• Maintain frequent communication with FYE staff and mentors, including checking office e-mails, MS Teams notifications, and staff meeting assignments.
• ​Conduct and lead workshops of different topics ranging from: study skills, time management and academic tools.

• Completed at least 15 academic credits or more at Hostos.
• Concurrently maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Maintain a general knowledge of Hostos resources, support services and campus events
• Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
• Solid understanding of: Hostos outlook email, CUNYFirst, Brightspace, Degree Works, Succeed@hostos
• Commitment to work 10 - 15 per week
• Ability to attend workshops, meetings, and training sessions