CENTER FOR STUDENT PROGRESS
ORIENTATION/FIRST-YEAR STUDENT SERVICES
2015-2016 PEER MENTOR ~ EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
What do Peer Mentors do at Orientation?
During Orientation sessions, Peer Mentors make themselves available to students and guests to answer questions,
discuss life at YSU, and get students connected to YSU. In a typical session, Peer Mentors will have a small group meeting
to discuss the transition to college life, highlight campus resources, and show students around campus. Peer Mentors
will also assist students in the course registration process based on information given to the student by academic
advisors. Other duties include: greeting students and guests as they arrive, providing excellent customer service,
assisting campus departments as needed, and representing YSU and the Center for Student Progress in the best manner
possible. Sessions are exciting and busy days that allow Peer Mentors to share what they love about their university and
to make others feel welcome here.
What do Peer Mentors do during the Fall and Spring Semester?
During the fall and spring semester, Peer Mentors will be working with the students whom they met at
Orientation and students whom attended Early-SOAR (March). Through the use of a variety of outreach
methods, Peer Mentors invite students to meet weekly at the Center for Student Progress to provide extended
Orientation information regarding all University services. Peer Mentors help students build success skills such as
time management, semester planning, note taking and test preparation. Peer Mentors provide support to
students who have received Starfish notifications in order to make a plan for future success. Peer Mentors
answer questions and provide support in connecting to the appropriate offices such as Financial Aid, Advising,
One Stop and Career Services. Peer Mentors keep detailed records and attend a weekly team meeting. Peer
Mentors serve an important role in helping new students feel at home at YSU and become successful during
their first-year.
Position Requirements:
 Available to work May 2015-May 2016 on all mandatory dates as well as 20 hours per week
during the fall and spring semester.
 Have a 2.5 or higher GPA during the Spring 2015 semester, as well as all semesters employed as
a Peer Mentor.
 Be enrolled as a full time student and have a minimum of 12 hours completed prior to applying
for the position.
 Communicate well with students and their guests in person, through email, and on the
telephone.
 A high energy level and interest in working with diverse populations.
 Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
 Be in good standing with Youngstown State University. Please note that the Student Conduct
record of each applicant will be checked prior to employment.
Please return this form by March 20, 2015 to:
CSP Orientation Services, Kilcawley Center 1064C (across from Wendy’s)
*The application will not be accepted without two completed reference letters.
Mandatory Dates:
On each date, please make sure you are available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Peer Mentor Application Process:
 Thursday, April 2 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. you need to participate in the group interview process.
 If invited, you will then conduct a 30 minute individual interview in early April (to be scheduled
later).
Peer Mentor Training Dates:
 Tuesday, May 26
 Wednesday, May 27
 Thursday, May 28
 Tuesday, June 2
 Wednesday, June 3
 Thursday, June 4
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Tuesday, July 14
Thursday, July 23
Monday, July 27
Tuesday, July 28
Wednesday, July 29
Thursday, July 30
Orientation Session (SOAR) Dates:
 Tuesday, June 9
 Wednesday, June 10
 Tuesday, June 16
 Wednesday, June 17
 Saturday, June 20
 Wednesday, July 15
 Thursday, July 16
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Tuesday, July 21
Wednesday, July 22
Tuesday, August 4
Wednesday, August 5
Thursday, August 6
Tuesday, August 11
Wednesday, August 12
Class Find Days:
 Friday, August 14
 Monday, August 17
Completed Application:
In order for your application to be complete when you turn it in, it must contain the following items:
 Application pages (below)
o This includes a signature on the final page
 Two letters of recommendation (see requirements below)
 Answers to the essay questions
 OPTIONAL: You can include a resume with your application if you would like
Please return this form by March 20, 2015 to:
CSP Orientation Services, Kilcawley Center 1064C (across from Wendy’s)
*The application will not be accepted without two completed reference letters.
Peer Mentor Application 2015-2016
Please type your answers and then print the application.
General Information
Last Name:
YSU ID#:
Cell Phone:
First Name:
Email Address:
Academic Information
Are you a full time student?
Number of Hours Completed at YSU:
YSU Cumulative GPA:
Past Employment Information
Employer
Academic Major:
Number of Hours Currently Enrolled YSU:
YSU Fall 2014 GPA:
Type of Employment
Date Start
Date End
Involvement
List any involvement (on campus or community organizations, activities, volunteering, internships) that gives
evidence of leadership ability:
Organization/Activity
Your Role
Dates
References
Please list the names, titles and telephone numbers of two professionals who have written your attached letters
of recommendation. One of your references must be faculty or staff at YSU (and cannot be an undergraduate
student). Neither of your references can be related to you, we want them to highlight your professionalism,
ability to work with others, and your impact on your community (be that YSU, work environment, classroom,
etc.) Be sure to bring these letters in sealed envelopes with your application.
Name
Title
Relationship to Student
Please return this form by March 20, 2015 to:
CSP Orientation Services, Kilcawley Center 1064C (across from Wendy’s)
*The application will not be accepted without two completed reference letters.
Please type your short answer response to these questions on a separate page:
1. Why are you interested in being a Peer Mentor?
2. What specific contributions do you feel you can bring to the Peer Mentor position?
3. What other commitments do you have for the 2015-2016 academic year? (student teaching, internships,
organizations, etc.)
4. Please describe what you believe are the most important aspects of being a successful Peer Mentor and
how you will work to achieve this in the position.
5. Being a Peer Mentor requires you to work with a lot of people- please share an experience you have
working in a diverse environment or why this aspect of the position interests you.
6. How do you display YSU school spirit?
Acknowledgement
By signing this document I agree that the information provided on this form is accurate and complete. I have
read and understand the responsibilities of the Peer Mentor position. I further understand that if selected, I
must be available for all scheduled training sessions and SOAR dates, and be able to work 20 hours a week
during Fall and Spring Semesters.
Along with the dates above, I realize I will be required to work the week prior to the Fall 2015 semester to
prepare, that I will work Orientation sessions throughout the academic year as they arise, and that I will meet all
expectations of the Peer Mentor position.
My signature also authorizes the Center for Student Progress staff to have access to my cumulative GPA and
student conduct records in order to verify my records.
Signature:
Date:
Please return this form by March 20, 2015 to:
CSP Orientation Services, Kilcawley Center 1064C (across from Wendy’s)
*The application will not be accepted without two completed reference letters.