2013 SLS Peer Mentor
Application Packet
Directions: Please read the following carefully and fill out the included application. Attach a cover letter
in which you connect your skills to this position, and your résumé to your application. All applications
are due Friday, March 15, 2013 at noon.
Position Description:
SLS 1501 is designed to help first-year students make a successful transition into the university by
developing academic, social, and personal skills that contribute to academic success. The SLS Peer Mentors
are a valuable component to the SLS program! They serve as peer advisors, resources, and role models for
first-year students by representing the Strategies for Success program, the Office of First Year Experience,
and the University of Central Florida.
Position Benefits:
Past mentors take pride in making an impact on their students by helping them navigate successfully
through their first year. Through training, SLS Peer Mentors will learn leadership and developmental skills
that will benefit not only themselves, but also their SLS students. Such skills and other benefits may include:
 Teaching experience
 Public speaking experience
 A rapport with students
 Recommendation letters (contingent upon instructor)
 Assisting in the transition of first-year students
Compensation:
 $200 stipend, with applicable taxes, to be paid at the end of the semester.
 Failure to uphold the responsibilities and requirements as outlined in the position description could
affect your compensation amount, and/or lead to your dismissal from the program.
Position Responsibilities:
As a member of the SLS staff team:
 Maintain frequent communication with both the SLS Graduate Assistant and SLS Instructor.
 Attend all SLS Peer Mentor meetings, trainings, and class sections.
 Serve as an academic and social role model.
 Work closely with assigned SLS 1501 Instructor to develop course materials and activities.
o Meet with assigned SLS 1501 Instructor regularly.
 Communicate accurate and timely information to students about academic resources and student
services.
 Become familiar with the needs of first-year students.
 Be accessible and willing to assist with informational needs of students.
 Actively participate in SLS assessments, assignments, and evaluations.
 Adhere to the standards set forth by the Office of First Year Experience, Strategies for Success, and the
University of Central Florida.
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Minimum Requirements:
 Must be available to uphold the Peer Mentor position during:
o Summer B 2013 term beginning on June 24, 2013 and ending on August 2, 2013.
o Fall 2013 beginning on August 19, 2013 and ending on December 2, 2013.
 Minimum cumulative UCF GPA of 2.5 at time of application. This does not include course credit
earned at other institutions. GPA will be verified.
 Full-time UCF student (no less than 12 undergraduate credit hours) enrolled in the semester.
 Your record must be free of violations within the Department of Housing and Residence Life and the
Office of Student Conduct, including a clear status in regards to disciplinary probation. Conduct
record will be verified.
 Exhibit leadership potential and a strong commitment to the mission of the Strategies for Success
program.
 Agree to abide by professional and ethical standards of conduct, including following all university
regulations and civil laws, from the point of selection through the end of employment.
Disclaimer: Occasionally class sections may be cut after the semester begins, due to factors such as low
enrollment. As a result, we may be unable to keep your position active. Your position may be deferred to the
next semester or terminated.
Statement of Equal Opportunity:
The Office of First Year Experience, within the University of Central Florida, promotes affirmative action and
equal opportunity in education and employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion,
sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, disability,
or veteran status.
I have read and understand the attached job description and expectations. I understand that my GPA
and UCF judicial record will be verified by the Strategies for Success program. I certify that the above
information is accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Name (print): ___________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________
Signature: ________________________________________________________________
Completed Application Packets are Due to the Office of First Year Experience by
Friday, March 15th, at 12:00pm (noon).
The office is located in Howard Phillips Hall room 216.
Interviews will take place the week of Monday, March 25, 2013.
If selected for an interview, you will be contacted via the email address provided.
Strategies for Success 2013 – University of Central Florida
2013 SLS Peer Mentor Application
This application is for one or both of the following 2013 semesters: Summer B and/or Fall.
Attach your cover letter and résumé with your application.
All applications are due Friday, March 15, 2013 at noon.
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(MI)
Semester(s) for which you are applying: ____ Summer B 2013
Classification: FR SO JR SR 5thyear
PID: ______________________________
____ Fall 2013
Cumulative UCF GPA: ___________ Anticipated Grad. Date: __________
Cell Phone: (_______) _________-- ______________ Email Address:________________________________________________________
Major: ___________________________________________________ Minor (if applicable):_______________________________________
Local Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you currently have:
A valid driver’s license? ____Yes ____No
A Social Security Card? ____Yes ____No
A checking account?
____Yes ____No
In order to be eligible for employment, you must
have a valid driver’s license, a Social Security Card
(no copies), & a checking account.
If you do not have any of the above, you must be
able to attain and complete the hire paperwork
before beginning your position.
Please list any campus involvement: _______________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you currently have a job? ____Yes ____No
If yes, are you already employed with UCF? ____Yes ____No
Have you taken Strategies for Success (SLS 1501)? ____Yes _____No
If yes, what semester and year did you complete the course? _____________________________________________
If yes, who was your SLS 1501 Instructor? _________________________________________________________________
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Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(MI)
Are you or have you been involved with any of the following programs? Select all that apply:
____ Nursing
____ LEARN
____SOAR
____ OSSM
____ STEP
____ASSA
____Pegasus
____STEM
____Rosen
The following table lists the meeting times for the SLS 1501 class sections. Please select the TOP 5 sections
that will best suit your class schedule for each semester you are interested in.
Days
SUMMER B
Time
MTWR
8:00-9:50AM
MTWR
MTWR
MTWR
MTWR
MTWR
MTWR
9:00-10:50AM
10:00-11:50AM
12:00-1:50PM
2:00-3:50PM
4:00-5:50PM
4:30-6:20PM
Rank
Days
M/W/F
M/W/F
M/W/F
T/R
T/R
T/R
T/R
T/R
T/R
M/W
M/W
FALL
Time
10:30-11:20AM
11:30-12:20PM
12:30-1:20PM
10:30-11:45AM
12:00-1:15PM
1:30-2:45PM
3:00-4:15PM
4:30-5:45PM
6:00-7:15PM
4:30-5:45PM
6:00-7:15PM
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Rank