LLC Peer Mentors

Overall Peer Mentor Duties

Academic Resource Education

• Help students identify personal success goals and strategies.
• Assist students in navigating institution academic resources such as Orange Success, Degree Works, and Blackboard.
• Spend a minimum of one hour a week on the LLC floor, checking in with students and offering academic support through regularly scheduled weekly floor hours. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours vary by LLC.

Academic Programming

• Facilitate the creation of study groups around common courses among LLC students
• Remain a resource for study groups.
• Plan and implement three academic workshops during the fall semester. Workshop topics will include: Blackboard & MySlice, academic skills and habits, and the course registration process.
• Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.

Academic Outreach and Support

• Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Syracuse Welcome.
• Provide necessary referrals to campus academic support services.
• Support students in managing their academic difficulties.
• Use and create communication channels specific to LLC to promote academic workshops and academic support.

Training and Other Administrative Duties

• Adhere to SU and Office of Student Living policies.
• Participate in peer mentor training asynchronously during the summer months and in August prior to first-year student move in, staff meetings, and supervisor 1on1 meetings.
• Meet with faculty and staff members that support common classes within the LLC to collaborate on academic support methods.
• Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2024 move-in during August.
• Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
• Attend the First Week Community Dinner, Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
• Assist with gathering feedback on the peer mentor program from students.

CIE LLC Specific Duties

• Assist students with their needs relevant to the CIE LLC, to be determined in collaboration with the faculty and staff that run the LLC.
• Serve as a resource to educate students on academically connected student organizations and leadership opportunities.
• Conduct review sessions for the LLC as needed.

*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2024-25 academic year based on the academic needs of the LLC and instructional methods required by Syracuse University. Any significant changes in responsibilities will be reviewed with the position’s supervisor.

Compensation

Peer Mentors will have an opportunity to earn up to 50 hours at $15.00 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2024 semester will not exceed $1,050.00

Peer Mentor Qualifications

• Be in good academic standing with the university: 3.0 semester GPA and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Be in good judicial standing with the University.
• Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the PM position.
• Be invested in student learning through encouraging academic success, exchanging meaningful dialogue, and supporting personal growth.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and enjoy building relationships with students.
• Display strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be able to commit to the PM position from August 16 , 2024 – December 13, 2024.
• Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2024.
• Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 16, 2024 to attend in-person training August 17-19. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
• Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Orientation during Syracuse Welcome (Date TBD).
• Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses, or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.

CIE LLC Specific Qualifications

• Successful completion of EEE 110/ PST 110 with a grade of “B” or higher.
• Preference will be given to students who have previously been involved with the CIE LLC.

Overall Peer Mentor Duties

Academic Resource Education

• Help students identify personal success goals and strategies.
• Assist students in navigating institution academic resources such as Orange Success, Degree Works, and Blackboard.
• Spend a minimum of one hour a week on the LLC floor, checking in with students and offering academic support through regularly scheduled weekly floor hours. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours vary by LLC.

Academic Programming

• Facilitate the creation of study groups around common courses among LLC students
• Remain a resource for study groups.
• Plan and implement three academic workshops during the fall semester. Workshop topics will include: Blackboard & MySlice, academic skills and habits, and the course registration process.
• Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.

Academic Outreach and Support

• Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Syracuse Welcome.
• Provide necessary referrals to campus academic support services.
• Support students in managing their academic difficulties.
• Use and create communication channels specific to LLC to promote academic workshops and academic support.

Training and Other Administrative Duties

• Adhere to SU and Office of Student Living policies.
• Participate in peer mentor training asynchronously during the summer months and in August prior to first-year student move in, staff meetings, and supervisor 1on1 meetings.
• Meet with faculty and staff members that support common classes within the LLC to collaborate on academic support methods.
• Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2024 move-in during August.
• Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
• Attend the First Week Community Dinner, Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
• Assist with gathering feedback on the peer mentor program from students.

LLC Specific Duties

• Hold academic support hours at the residential design studio designated for the Design LLC.
• Host review sessions for DES 113: History of Modern Design.
• Assist students with the use of relevant technologies and resources.

*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2024-25 academic year based on the academic needs of the LLC and instructional methods required by Syracuse University. Any significant changes in responsibilities will be reviewed with the position’s supervisor.

Compensation

Peer Mentors will have an opportunity to earn up to 50 hours at $15.00 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2024 semester will not exceed $1,050.00

Peer Mentor Qualifications

• Be in good academic standing with the university: 3.0 semester GPA and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Be in good judicial standing with the University.
• Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the PM position.
• Be invested in student learning through encouraging academic success, exchanging meaningful dialogue, and supporting personal growth.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and enjoy building relationships with students.
• Display strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be able to commit to the PM position from August 16 , 2024 – December 13, 2024.
• Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2024.
• Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 16, 2024 to attend in-person training August 17-19. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
• Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Orientation during Syracuse Welcome (Date TBD).
• Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses, or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.

LLC Specific Qualifications

• Successful completion of DES 113 with a grade of “B” or higher.
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite
• Interest in supporting the unique social and academic experiences of School of Design students.

Overall Peer Mentor Duties

Academic Resource Education

• Help students identify personal success goals and strategies.
• Assist students in navigating institution academic resources such as Orange Success, Degree Works, and Blackboard.
• Spend a minimum of one hour a week on the LLC floor, checking in with students and offering academic support through regularly scheduled weekly floor hours. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours vary by LLC.

Academic Programming

• Facilitate the creation of study groups around common courses among LLC students
• Remain a resource for study groups.
• Plan and implement three academic workshops during the fall semester. Workshop topics will include: Blackboard & MySlice, academic skills and habits, and the course registration process.
• Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.

Academic Outreach and Support

• Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Syracuse Welcome.
• Provide necessary referrals to campus academic support services.
• Support students in managing their academic difficulties.
• Use and create communication channels specific to LLC to promote academic workshops and academic support.

Training and Other Administrative Duties

• Adhere to SU and Office of Student Living policies.
• Participate in peer mentor training asynchronously during the summer months and in August prior to first-year student move in, staff meetings, and supervisor 1on1 meetings.
• Meet with faculty and staff members that support common classes within the LLC to collaborate on academic support methods.
• Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2024 move-in during August.
• Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
• Attend the First Week Community Dinner, Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
• Assist with gathering feedback on the peer mentor program from students.

LLC Specific Duties

• Hold CHE 106 review sessions as part of weekly floor hours.
• Provide as needed support and review sessions for MAT 193/194/295 as part of weekly floor hours.
• Encourage students on utilizing relevant academic resources and opportunities for engagement, such as participation in the AEW program and tutoring resources.
• Host finals review sessions for MAT calculus courses.
• Implement study groups for CHE 106 and MAT 193/194/295.
• Encourage attendance in Chemistry and Calculus recitation sessions.
• Meet with the Engineering Student Success office at the beginning of the semester.

*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2024-25 academic year based on the academic needs of the LLC and instructional methods required by Syracuse University. Any significant changes in responsibilities will be reviewed with the position’s supervisor.

Compensation

Peer Mentors will have an opportunity to earn up to 50 hours at $15.00 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2024 semester will not exceed $1,050.00

Peer Mentor Qualifications

• Be in good academic standing with the university: 3.0 semester GPA and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Be in good judicial standing with the University.
• Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the PM position.
• Be invested in student learning through encouraging academic success, exchanging meaningful dialogue, and supporting personal growth.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and enjoy building relationships with students.
• Display strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be able to commit to the PM position from August 16 , 2024 – December 13, 2024.
• Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2024.
• Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 16, 2024 to attend in-person training August 17-19. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
• Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Orientation during Syracuse Welcome (Date TBD).
• Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses, or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.

LLC Specific Qualifications

• Successful completion of CHE 106 and MAT 295 with a grade of “B” or higher for ECS candidates.

Overall Peer Mentor Duties

Academic Resource Education

• Help students identify personal success goals and strategies.
• Assist students in navigating institution academic resources such as Orange Success, Degree Works, and Blackboard.
• Spend a minimum of one hour a week on the LLC floor, checking in with students and offering academic support through regularly scheduled weekly floor hours. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours vary by LLC.

Academic Programming

• Facilitate the creation of study groups around common courses among LLC students
• Remain a resource for study groups.
• Plan and implement three academic workshops during the fall semester. Workshop topics will include: Blackboard & MySlice, academic skills and habits, and the course registration process.
• Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.

Academic Outreach and Support

• Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Syracuse Welcome.
• Provide necessary referrals to campus academic support services.
• Support students in managing their academic difficulties.
• Use and create communication channels specific to LLC to promote academic workshops and academic support.

Training and Other Administrative Duties

• Adhere to SU and Office of Student Living policies.
• Participate in peer mentor training asynchronously during the summer months and in August prior to first-year student move in, staff meetings, and supervisor 1on1 meetings.
• Meet with faculty and staff members that support common classes within the LLC to collaborate on academic support methods.
• Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2024 move-in during August.
• Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
• Attend the First Week Community Dinner, Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
• Assist with gathering feedback on the peer mentor program from students.

LLC Specific Duties

• Support students with GEO 103 (Environment & Society) coursework, including hosting review sessions as part of weekly floor hours.
• Support students in their natural science courses as needed based on the course loads of the Fall 2024 LLC residents.

*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2024-25 academic year based on the academic needs of the LLC and instructional methods required by Syracuse University. Any significant changes in responsibilities will be reviewed with the position’s supervisor.

Compensation

Peer Mentors will have an opportunity to earn up to 50 hours at $15.00 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2024 semester will not exceed $1,050.00

Peer Mentor Qualifications

• Be in good academic standing with the university: 3.0 semester GPA and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Be in good judicial standing with the University.
• Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the PM position.
• Be invested in student learning through encouraging academic success, exchanging meaningful dialogue, and supporting personal growth.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and enjoy building relationships with students.
• Display strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be able to commit to the PM position from August 16 , 2024 – December 13, 2024.
• Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2024.
• Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 16, 2024 to attend in-person training August 17-19. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
• Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Orientation during Syracuse Welcome (Date TBD).
• Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses, or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.

LLC Specific Qualifications

• Students enrolled in any major relevant to the topics of the LLC will be considered, such as ESP (Environment, Sustainability, and Policy), Geography, Earth Sciences, Biology, etc.
• Completed introductory-level (or higher) coursework in any of the following academic areas: EAR, BIO, GEO, with a grade of at least a B or higher.

Overall Peer Mentor Duties

Academic Resource Education

• Help students identify personal success goals and strategies.
• Assist students in navigating institution academic resources such as Orange Success, Degree Works, and Blackboard.
• Spend a minimum of one hour a week on the LLC floor, checking in with students and offering academic support through regularly scheduled weekly floor hours. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours vary by LLC.

Academic Programming

• Facilitate the creation of study groups around common courses among LLC students
• Remain a resource for study groups.
• Plan and implement three academic workshops during the fall semester. Workshop topics will include: Blackboard & MySlice, academic skills and habits, and the course registration process.
• Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.

Academic Outreach and Support

• Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Syracuse Welcome.
• Provide necessary referrals to campus academic support services.
• Support students in managing their academic difficulties.
• Use and create communication channels specific to LLC to promote academic workshops and academic support.

Training and Other Administrative Duties

• Adhere to SU and Office of Student Living policies.
• Participate in peer mentor training asynchronously during the summer months and in August prior to first-year student move in, staff meetings, and supervisor 1on1 meetings.
• Meet with faculty and staff members that support common classes within the LLC to collaborate on academic support methods.
• Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2024 move-in during August.
• Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
• Attend the First Week Community Dinner, Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
• Assist with gathering feedback on the peer mentor program from students.

LLC Specific Duties

• Work collaboratively with faculty/staff teaching EXE 195 to plan ways to support LLC students through the course work, including but not limited to holding review sessions regularly scheduled floor hours.
• Host review sessions for BIO 121 as part of regularly scheduled floor hours.
• Assist students in creating study groups for major-related courses that they may share and remain a resource for those study groups.
• Provide support to students to get involved with relevant engagement opportunities and academic resources.

*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2024-25 academic year based on the academic needs of the LLC and instructional methods required by Syracuse University. Any significant changes in responsibilities will be reviewed with the position’s supervisor.

Compensation

Peer Mentors will have an opportunity to earn up to 50 hours at $15.00 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2024 semester will not exceed $1,050.00

Peer Mentor Qualifications

• Be in good academic standing with the university: 3.0 semester GPA and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Be in good judicial standing with the University.
• Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the PM position.
• Be invested in student learning through encouraging academic success, exchanging meaningful dialogue, and supporting personal growth.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and enjoy building relationships with students.
• Display strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be able to commit to the PM position from August 16 , 2024 – December 13, 2024.
• Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2024.
• Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 16, 2024 to attend in-person training August 17-19. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
• Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Orientation during Syracuse Welcome (Date TBD).
• Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses, or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.

LLC Specific Qualifications

• Successful completion of EXE 195 (Introduction to Exercise Science), and BIO 121/123/124 (General Biology I and II) with a grade of “B” or higher.
• Preference is given to candidates with previous experience in a Living Learning Community.

Overall Peer Mentor Duties

Academic Resource Education

• Help students identify personal success goals and strategies.
• Assist students in navigating institution academic resources such as Orange Success, Degree Works, and Blackboard.
• Spend a minimum of one hour a week on the LLC floor, checking in with students and offering academic support through regularly scheduled weekly floor hours. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours vary by LLC.

Academic Programming

• Facilitate the creation of study groups around common courses among LLC students
• Remain a resource for study groups.
• Plan and implement three academic workshops during the fall semester. Workshop topics will include: Blackboard & MySlice, academic skills and habits, and the course registration process.
• Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.

Academic Outreach and Support

• Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Syracuse Welcome.
• Provide necessary referrals to campus academic support services.
• Support students in managing their academic difficulties.
• Use and create communication channels specific to LLC to promote academic workshops and academic support.

Training and Other Administrative Duties

• Adhere to SU and Office of Student Living policies.
• Participate in peer mentor training asynchronously during the summer months and in August prior to first-year student move in, staff meetings, and supervisor 1on1 meetings.
• Meet with faculty and staff members that support common classes within the LLC to collaborate on academic support methods.
• Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2024 move-in during August.
• Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
• Attend the First Week Community Dinner, Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
• Assist with gathering feedback on the peer mentor program from students.

LLC Specific Duties

• Hold regular review sessions for BIO 121 and CHE 106 as part of regularly scheduled floor hours.
• Hold a finals review session for BIO 121 and CHE 106.
• Help students navigate and understand Core Competencies needed for post undergraduate degrees in medical fields.

*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2024-25 academic year based on the academic needs of the LLC and instructional methods required by Syracuse University. Any significant changes in responsibilities will be reviewed with the position’s supervisor.

Compensation

Peer Mentors will have an opportunity to earn up to 50 hours at $15.00 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2024 semester will not exceed $1,050.00

Peer Mentor Qualifications

• Be in good academic standing with the university: 3.0 semester GPA and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Be in good judicial standing with the University.
• Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the PM position.
• Be invested in student learning through encouraging academic success, exchanging meaningful dialogue, and supporting personal growth.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and enjoy building relationships with students.
• Display strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be able to commit to the PM position from August 16 , 2024 – December 13, 2024.
• Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2024.
• Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 16, 2024 to attend in-person training August 17-19. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
• Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Orientation during Syracuse Welcome (Date TBD).
• Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses, or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.

LLC Specific Qualifications

• Successful completion of BIO 121, BIO 123/124 and CHE 106 with a grade of “B” or higher for Health Studies candidates.

Note: there are four Honors LLC Peer Mentor position available for Fall 2024

Overall Peer Mentor Duties

Academic Resource Education

• Help students identify personal success goals and strategies.
• Assist students in navigating institution academic resources such as Orange Success, Degree Works, and Blackboard.
• Spend a minimum of one hour a week on the LLC floor, checking in with students and offering academic support through regularly scheduled weekly floor hours. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours vary by LLC.

Academic Programming

• Facilitate the creation of study groups around common courses among LLC students
• Remain a resource for study groups.
• Plan and implement three academic workshops during the fall semester. Workshop topics will include: Blackboard & MySlice, academic skills and habits, and the course registration process.
• Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.

Academic Outreach and Support

• Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Syracuse Welcome.
• Provide necessary referrals to campus academic support services.
• Support students in managing their academic difficulties.
• Use and create communication channels specific to LLC to promote academic workshops and academic support.

Training and Other Administrative Duties

• Adhere to SU and Office of Student Living policies.
• Participate in peer mentor training asynchronously during the summer months and in August prior to first-year student move in, staff meetings, and supervisor 1on1 meetings.
• Meet with faculty and staff members that support common classes within the LLC to collaborate on academic support methods.
• Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2024 move-in during August.
• Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
• Attend the First Week Community Dinner, Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
• Assist with gathering feedback on the peer mentor program from students.

LLC Specific Duties

• Encourage and advise students on the completion of their Honors Orientation Experience requirements.
• Prepare students to attend the Honors Research Fair, including attending the event with assigned first-year students to ensure a successful experience

*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2024-25 academic year based on the academic needs of the LLC and instructional methods required by Syracuse University. Any significant changes in responsibilities will be reviewed with the position’s supervisor.

Compensation

Peer Mentors will have an opportunity to earn up to 50 hours at $15.00 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2024 semester will not exceed $1,050.00

Peer Mentor Qualifications

• Be in good academic standing with the university: 3.0 semester GPA and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Be in good judicial standing with the University.
• Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the PM position.
• Be invested in student learning through encouraging academic success, exchanging meaningful dialogue, and supporting personal growth.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and enjoy building relationships with students.
• Display strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be able to commit to the PM position from August 16 , 2024 – December 13, 2024.
• Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2024.
• Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 16, 2024 to attend in-person training August 17-19. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
• Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Orientation during Syracuse Welcome (Date TBD).
• Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses, or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.

LLC Specific Qualifications

• Second-year student in the Honors program.
• Previous participation in the Honors LLC preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have previously served as a HNR Peer Mentor.

Overall Peer Mentor Duties

Academic Resource Education

• Help students identify personal success goals and strategies.
• Assist students in navigating institution academic resources such as Orange Success, Degree Works, and Blackboard.
• Spend a minimum of one hour a week on the LLC floor, checking in with students and offering academic support through regularly scheduled weekly floor hours. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours vary by LLC.

Academic Programming

• Facilitate the creation of study groups around common courses among LLC students
• Remain a resource for study groups.
• Plan and implement three academic workshops during the fall semester. Workshop topics will include: Blackboard & MySlice, academic skills and habits, and the course registration process.
• Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.

Academic Outreach and Support

• Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Syracuse Welcome.
• Provide necessary referrals to campus academic support services.
• Support students in managing their academic difficulties.
• Use and create communication channels specific to LLC to promote academic workshops and academic support.

Training and Other Administrative Duties

• Adhere to SU and Office of Student Living policies.
• Participate in peer mentor training asynchronously during the summer months and in August prior to first-year student move in, staff meetings, and supervisor 1on1 meetings.
• Meet with faculty and staff members that support common classes within the LLC to collaborate on academic support methods.
• Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2024 move-in during August.
• Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
• Attend the First Week Community Dinner, Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
• Assist with gathering feedback on the peer mentor program from students.

LLC Specific Duties

• Participate in and support the IR LLC class (IRP 100/103) and PSC 100 (subject to change based on actual course offerings for Fall 2024).
• Hold review sessions for PSC 124 as part of regularly scheduled floor hours.
• Attend IR LLC team planning meetings.
• Remain a resource for students in subject matter from International Relations major-associated courses (MAX 132, ECN 101), including hosting review sessions as determined by the Peer Mentor, their supervisor and the IRLLC faculty.
• Attend and assist in the planning and implementation of IR LLC faculty connected programs, Fall retreat, site visits, and/or service project.

*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2024-25 academic year based on the academic needs of the LLC and instructional methods required by Syracuse University. Any significant changes in responsibilities will be reviewed with the position’s supervisor.

Compensation

Peer Mentors will have an opportunity to earn up to 50 hours at $15.00 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2024 semester will not exceed $1,050.00

Peer Mentor Qualifications

• Be in good academic standing with the university: 3.0 semester GPA and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Be in good judicial standing with the University.
• Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the PM position.
• Be invested in student learning through encouraging academic success, exchanging meaningful dialogue, and supporting personal growth.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and enjoy building relationships with students.
• Display strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be able to commit to the PM position from August 16 , 2024 – December 13, 2024.
• Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2024.
• Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 16, 2024 to attend in-person training August 17-19. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
• Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Orientation during Syracuse Welcome (Date TBD).
• Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses, or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.

LLC Specific Qualifications

• Successful completion of PSC 124, MAX 132, and ECN 101 with a grade of “B” or higher for International Relations candidates.

Overall Peer Mentor Duties

Academic Resource Education

• Help students identify personal success goals and strategies.
• Assist students in navigating institution academic resources such as Orange Success, Degree Works, and Blackboard.
• Spend a minimum of one hour a week on the LLC floor, checking in with students and offering academic support through regularly scheduled weekly floor hours. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours vary by LLC.

Academic Programming

• Facilitate the creation of study groups around common courses among LLC students
• Remain a resource for study groups.
• Plan and implement three academic workshops during the fall semester. Workshop topics will include: Blackboard & MySlice, academic skills and habits, and the course registration process.
• Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.

Academic Outreach and Support

• Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Syracuse Welcome.
• Provide necessary referrals to campus academic support services.
• Support students in managing their academic difficulties.
• Use and create communication channels specific to LLC to promote academic workshops and academic support.

Training and Other Administrative Duties

• Adhere to SU and Office of Student Living policies.
• Participate in peer mentor training asynchronously during the summer months and in August prior to first-year student move in, staff meetings, and supervisor 1on1 meetings.
• Meet with faculty and staff members that support common classes within the LLC to collaborate on academic support methods.
• Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2024 move-in during August.
• Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
• Attend the First Week Community Dinner, Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
• Assist with gathering feedback on the peer mentor program from students.

LLC Specific Duties

• Support students with MAX 123 coursework, including writing review sessions and trips to the writing center.
• Support students through academic administrative processes, including adding majors and minors across disciplines.
• Promote the benefits of adding the Citizenship and Civic Engagement (CCE) major to student’s degree programs.
• Provide support and perspective to students as they navigate completing core course requirements.

*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2024-25 academic year based on the academic needs of the LLC and instructional methods required by Syracuse University. Any significant changes in responsibilities will be reviewed with the position’s supervisor.

Compensation

Peer Mentors will have an opportunity to earn up to 50 hours at $15.00 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2024 semester will not exceed $1,050.00

Peer Mentor Qualifications

• Be in good academic standing with the university: 3.0 semester GPA and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Be in good judicial standing with the University.
• Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the PM position.
• Be invested in student learning through encouraging academic success, exchanging meaningful dialogue, and supporting personal growth.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and enjoy building relationships with students.
• Display strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be able to commit to the PM position from August 16 , 2024 – December 13, 2024.
• Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2024.
• Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 16, 2024 to attend in-person training August 17-19. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
• Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Orientation during Syracuse Welcome (Date TBD).
• Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses, or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.

LLC Specific Qualifications

• Preference is given to candidates enrolled in the CCE Major.
• Junior or Senior class standing with successful completion of MAX 310 is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a Living Learning Community.
• Successful completion of MAX 123with a grade of B or higher.

Overall Peer Mentor Duties

Academic Resource Education

• Help students identify personal success goals and strategies.
• Assist students in navigating institution academic resources such as Orange Success, Degree Works, and Blackboard.
• Spend a minimum of one hour a week on the LLC floor, checking in with students and offering academic support through regularly scheduled weekly floor hours. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours vary by LLC.

Academic Programming

• Facilitate the creation of study groups around common courses among LLC students
• Remain a resource for study groups.
• Plan and implement three academic workshops during the fall semester. Workshop topics will include: Blackboard & MySlice, academic skills and habits, and the course registration process.
• Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.

Academic Outreach and Support

• Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Syracuse Welcome.
• Provide necessary referrals to campus academic support services.
• Support students in managing their academic difficulties.
• Use and create communication channels specific to LLC to promote academic workshops and academic support.

Training and Other Administrative Duties

• Adhere to SU and Office of Student Living policies.
• Participate in peer mentor training asynchronously during the summer months and in August prior to first-year student move in, staff meetings, and supervisor 1on1 meetings.
• Meet with faculty and staff members that support common classes within the LLC to collaborate on academic support methods.
• Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2024 move-in during August.
• Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
• Attend the First Week Community Dinner, Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
• Assist with gathering feedback on the peer mentor program from students.

LLC Specific Duties

• Host review sessions with LLC students for CHE 106/116 and BIO 121 as part of regularly scheduled floor hours.
• Implement study groups for CHE 106/116 and BIO 121.
• Exam prep and review for CHE 106 and CHE 116.
• Communication with CHE and BIO faculty members for preparation of exam review.

*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2024-25 academic year based on the academic needs of the LLC and instructional methods required by Syracuse University. Any significant changes in responsibilities will be reviewed with the position’s supervisor.

Compensation

Peer Mentors will have an opportunity to earn up to 50 hours at $15.00 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2024 semester will not exceed $1,050.00

Peer Mentor Qualifications

• Be in good academic standing with the university: 3.0 semester GPA and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Be in good judicial standing with the University.
• Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the PM position.
• Be invested in student learning through encouraging academic success, exchanging meaningful dialogue, and supporting personal growth.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and enjoy building relationships with students.
• Display strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be able to commit to the PM position from August 16 , 2024 – December 13, 2024.
• Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2024.
• Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 16, 2024 to attend in-person training August 17-19. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
• Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Orientation during Syracuse Welcome (Date TBD).
• Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses, or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.

LLC Specific Qualifications

• Successful completion of CHE 106 and BIO 121 with a grade of “B” or higher for STM candidates.
• Preference given to students who have previously participated in a Living Learning Community.

Overall Peer Mentor Duties

Academic Resource Education

• Help students identify personal success goals and strategies.
• Assist students in navigating institution academic resources such as Orange Success, Degree Works, and Blackboard.
• Spend a minimum of one hour a week on the LLC floor, checking in with students and offering academic support through regularly scheduled weekly floor hours. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours vary by LLC.

Academic Programming

• Facilitate the creation of study groups around common courses among LLC students
• Remain a resource for study groups.
• Plan and implement three academic workshops during the fall semester. Workshop topics will include: Blackboard & MySlice, academic skills and habits, and the course registration process.
• Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.

Academic Outreach and Support

• Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Syracuse Welcome.
• Provide necessary referrals to campus academic support services.
• Support students in managing their academic difficulties.
• Use and create communication channels specific to LLC to promote academic workshops and academic support.

Training and Other Administrative Duties

• Adhere to SU and Office of Student Living policies.
• Participate in peer mentor training asynchronously during the summer months and in August prior to first-year student move in, staff meetings, and supervisor 1on1 meetings.
• Meet with faculty and staff members that support common classes within the LLC to collaborate on academic support methods.
• Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2024 move-in during August.
• Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
• Attend the First Week Community Dinner, Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
• Assist with gathering feedback on the peer mentor program from students.

LLC Specific Duties

• Serve as a resource to educate students on academically connected student organizations and leadership opportunities such as case studies.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of faculty connected programs and site visits.

*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2024-25 academic year based on the academic needs of the LLC and instructional methods required by Syracuse University. Any significant changes in responsibilities will be reviewed with the position’s supervisor.

Compensation

Peer Mentors will have an opportunity to earn up to 50 hours at $15.00 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2024 semester will not exceed $1,050.00

Peer Mentor Qualifications

• Be in good academic standing with the university: 3.0 semester GPA and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Be in good judicial standing with the University.
• Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the PM position.
• Be invested in student learning through encouraging academic success, exchanging meaningful dialogue, and supporting personal growth.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and enjoy building relationships with students.
• Display strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be able to commit to the PM position from August 16 , 2024 – December 13, 2024.
• Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2024.
• Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 16, 2024 to attend in-person training August 17-19. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
• Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Orientation during Syracuse Welcome (Date TBD).
• Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses, or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.

LLC Specific Qualifications

• Preference given to students who have previously participated in the Sport Analytics LLC.
• Demonstrated proficiency in relevant coding languages.

Overall Peer Mentor Duties

Academic Resource Education

• Help students identify personal success goals and strategies.
• Assist students in navigating institution academic resources such as Orange Success, Degree Works, and Blackboard.
• Spend a minimum of one hour a week on the LLC floor, checking in with students and offering academic support through regularly scheduled weekly floor hours. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours vary by LLC.

Academic Programming

• Facilitate the creation of study groups around common courses among LLC students
• Remain a resource for study groups.
• Plan and implement three academic workshops during the fall semester. Workshop topics will include: Blackboard & MySlice, academic skills and habits, and the course registration process.
• Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.

Academic Outreach and Support

• Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Syracuse Welcome.
• Provide necessary referrals to campus academic support services.
• Support students in managing their academic difficulties.
• Use and create communication channels specific to LLC to promote academic workshops and academic support.

Training and Other Administrative Duties

• Adhere to SU and Office of Student Living policies.
• Participate in peer mentor training asynchronously during the summer months and in August prior to first-year student move in, staff meetings, and supervisor 1on1 meetings.
• Meet with faculty and staff members that support common classes within the LLC to collaborate on academic support methods.
• Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2024 move-in during August.
• Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
• Attend the First Week Community Dinner, Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
• Assist with gathering feedback on the peer mentor program from students.

LLC Specific Duties

• Hold review session during weekly floor hours for SOM 122 (Perspectives of Business and Management)
• Provide support and guidance for the Microsoft Excel Certification.
• Provide support and guidance to students enrolled in MAS 261 (Introductory Statistics for Management), including review sessions as needed.
• Encourage students to attend IMPRESS events and utilize other Whitman resources including academic advising, career advising, and tutoring.

*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2024-25 academic year based on the academic needs of the LLC and instructional methods required by Syracuse University. Any significant changes in responsibilities will be reviewed with the position’s supervisor.

Compensation

Peer Mentors will have an opportunity to earn up to 50 hours at $15.00 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2024 semester will not exceed $1,050.00

Peer Mentor Qualifications

• Be in good academic standing with the university: 3.0 semester GPA and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Be in good judicial standing with the University.
• Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the PM position.
• Be invested in student learning through encouraging academic success, exchanging meaningful dialogue, and supporting personal growth.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and enjoy building relationships with students.
• Display strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be able to commit to the PM position from August 16 , 2024 – December 13, 2024.
• Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2024.
• Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 16, 2024 to attend in-person training August 17-19. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
• Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Orientation during Syracuse Welcome (Date TBD).
• Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses, or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.

LLC Specific Qualifications

• Successful completion of SOM 122 and MAS 261 with a grade of B or higher.
• Successful completion of Microsoft Excel Certification.
• Strong prior participation and engagement in the IMPRESS program.
• Preference will be given to candidates who previously participated in the Whitman LLC.