Application for Student Leader Position
Applications are due to the Office of Student Development & Involvement by
February 5th, 2016. Applications may be dropped off in person or emailed to
unhm.studentdevelopment@unh.edu
First Name: Click here to enter text. Last Name: Click here to enter text.
UNH E-mail: Click here to enter text. Phone: Click here to enter text.
Major: Click here to enter text.
Minor (if one): Click here to enter text.
Student ID: Click here to enter text. Overall GPA: Click here to enter text.
Positions interested in (Check all that apply):
☐Peer Assistant Leader ☐ Program Mentor ☐ Orientation Leader
☐Career Peer ☐ Student Ambassador
Standing: ☐FR ☐ SO
☐ JR
☐ SR
Do you currently qualify for work-study? ☐YES ☐ NO
How many hours/week, outside of classes do you currently spend working in paid employment,
volunteerism, campus activities?
How many hours/week, outside of classes do you anticipate working in paid employment,
volunteerism, and/or campus activities in the next academic year?
Other than the positions listed on this application, are there any other positions on campus that you
are applying for? ☐YES ☐ NO
If yes, please list:
I authorize named references to release academic and personal data relevant to my application. I
further attest to the accuracy of information supplied in my application. I further agree to allow
application and reference material to be viewed by any such person directly involved in
application decisions.
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Signature
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Date
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Peer Assistant Leader Supplemental Form
Submit to the Office of Student Development & Involvement by February 5th
Please read and answer each of the following questions carefully. Your answers
must be typed on a separate sheet of paper and included with your application in
order for your application to be complete.
1. Why did you choose UNH Manchester?
2. What was a challenge you faced as a first year student and how did you overcome it?
3. What qualities and characteristics do you possess that will contribute in serving as a mentor? Please
explain and be specific.
4. If there was one aspect of UNH Manchester you could change, what would you change and how would
you change it?
5. Why are you interested in working with first year students? Please explain and be specific.
6. What are some skills that you would like to develop through this experience?
A copy of your resume must be included in order to make your application complete.
For more information regarding resume building please refer to the Internship and Career Planning office.
Internship and Career planning can be contacted at unhm.career@unh.edu
An unofficial copy of your transcript (from Webcat) and two reference forms must be completed
and received by February 5th to make your application complete.
List the names of the two people you have/will ask to provide a reference on your behalf. One must be a
faculty member who you have had for a class.
1. Member of Faculty:Click here to enter text.
2. Supervisor, Faculty, Staff or Student Leader: Click here to enter text.
Thank you for your interest in a Student Leadership position. Please return your completed application to
the Office of Student Development & Involvement or email it to: UNHM.Studentdevelopment@unh.edu
TIMELINE:
 Applications are due by Friday, February 5th
 Interviews will begin Wednesday, February 10th
 Selections made by Friday, February 26th
 Acceptance of position by Friday, March 4th
 Enrollment in UMST 525, Exploring Leadership, 1 credit 3/21-5/6 CRN: 57235
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Peer Assistant Leader
Position Description
PALs are well trained student leaders who assist in the transition and adjustment of first year students to
the academic and social life at UNH Manchester. They serve as a first year student’s coach, resource, and
most of all, mentor. They have a multitude of tasks that include assisting with Orientation, Stepping
Stones, staffing the Student Development desk and primarily, mentoring 10-18 new students in a First
Year Seminar class as they cofacilitate a section of UMST 401. While PALs ultimately report to the
Director of Student Development, the PAL works with a designated instructor in the delivery of the First
Year Seminar as well as within a team lead by a Peer Associate Leader.
PALs:
 Serve as a role model of positive behavior, representing UNH at Manchester with pride and respect
 Serve as an advocate for the interests, needs, and rights of students
 Help students adjust and become academically successful
 Serve as a mentor for academic, co-curricular, and leadership involvement
 Serve as a readily accessible source of information for new students
 Initiate outreach in response to academic and social integration needs
 Respond to advisee co-curricular interests by encouraging participation in involvement opportunities
 Design, plan and implement workshops and social events geared to first year student interests
 Work collaboratively and support appropriate college personnel (e.g. faculty, peer tutors, academic
counselors, and faculty advisors)
 Maintain confidentiality of students and maintain appropriate relationships
 Cofacilitate a section of UMST 401 to serve as a peer resource in the classroom
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum sophomore status (12 completed credits at the time of application)
• Cumulative GPA of 2.7 and above preferred
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Personal time/schedule flexibility to meet position requirements
• Successful completion of training, and on-going development
• Completion of UMST525: Exploring Leadership before or during the spring 2016 semester with a Bor better.
• Appointment to this position is a yearlong commitment, with enrollment in UMST 525 in March
2016, training dates in May, June and August through May 2017. A training schedule will be made
available in February.
COMPENSATION
 A paid position, starting at $8/hr (candidate), increased to $9/hr upon training completion.
 Requires 6-8 hrs/wk. for the fall semester and up to 6 hrs./wk. for the spring semester.
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