Living Learning Communities believes strongly in the importance and value of peer-to-peer education and support. Peer Mentors—also known as ambassadors, peer educators, peer leaders or a variety of other titles—provide encouragement, leadership and academic support to incoming living learning community residents that is impactful and lasting. Although not required, most Peer Mentors previously lived in the same living learning community for which they serve now. This familiarity with course(s), instructors, activities and events, and community living has many positives and allows the Peer Mentors to continue their relationships with the LLCs beyond their first year on campus.
In the 2022-2023 academic year, the Peer Mentor positions serve six of our living learning communities. In Fall 2023, the program will expand to nine communities. Please see the specific responsibilities of each below.
Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (CIE) LLC 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 two hours 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: one around utilizing Blackboard and Orange Success, to take place during the first two weeks of the semester; one around utilizing campus academic resources; one tailored to the academic needs and/or topics specific to your LLC community.
- Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.
Academic Outreach and Support
- 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 Syracuse University and Office of Student Living policies.
- Participate in Peer Mentor training, staff meetings and supervisor 1-on-1 meetings.
- Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2023 move-in during August.
- Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Welcome Week.
- Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
- Attend the 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 will run the LLC for 2023-2024.
- 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 2023-2024 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 44 hours at $14.20 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2023 semester will not exceed $824.00.
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 to the Peer Mentor position from Aug. 18-Dec. 15, 2023.
- Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the Peer Mentor 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.
- Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.
Design LLC 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 two hours 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: one around utilizing Blackboard and Orange Success, to take place during the first two weeks of the semester; one around utilizing campus academic resources; one tailored to the academic needs and/or topics specific to your LLC community.
- Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.
Academic Outreach and Support
- 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 Syracuse University and Office of Student Living policies.
- Participate in peer mentor training, staff meetings and supervisor 1-on-1 meetings.
- Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2023 move-in during August.
- Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Welcome Week.
- Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
- Attend the Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
- Assist with gathering feedback on the Peer Mentor program from students.
Design LLC Specific Duties
- Hold academic support hours at the residential design studio designated for the Design LLC.
- Assist students with the use of relevant technologies and resources.
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2023-2024 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 44 hours at $14.20 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2023 semester will not exceed $824.00.
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 to the Peer Mentor position from Aug. 18-Dec. 15, 2023.
- Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the Peer Mentor 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.
- Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.
Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) LLC Peer Mentor
Note: There are three (3) open ECS Peer Mentor positions for Fall 2023 to serve the large number of students that are a part of this 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 two hours 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: one around utilizing Blackboard and Orange Success, to take place during the first two weeks of the semester; one around utilizing campus academic resources; one tailored to the academic needs and/or topics specific to your LLC community.
- Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.
Academic Outreach and Support
- 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 Syracuse University and Office of Student Living policies.
- Participate in Peer Mentor training, staff meetings and supervisor 1-on-1 meetings.
- Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2023 move-in during August.
- Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Welcome Week.
- Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
- Attend the Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
- Assist with gathering feedback on the Peer Mentor program from students.
ECS 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 Academic Excellence Workshops (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.
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2023-2024 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 44 hours at $14.20 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2023 semester will not exceed $824.00.
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 to the Peer Mentor position from Aug. 18-Dec. 15, 2023.
- Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the Peer Mentor 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.
- 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.
Health and Exercise Science LLC 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 two hours 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: one around utilizing Blackboard and Orange Success, to take place during the first two weeks of the semester; one around utilizing campus academic resources; one tailored to the academic needs and/or topics specific to your LLC community.
- Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.
Academic Outreach and Support
- 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 Syracuse University and Office of Student Living policies.
- Participate in Peer Mentor training, staff meetings and supervisor 1-on-1 meetings.
- Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2023 move-in during August.
- Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Welcome Week.
- Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
- Attend the 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 for EXE 195 and BIO 121 as part of the 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 2023-2024 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 44 hours at $14.20 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2023 semester will not exceed $824.00.
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 to the Peer Mentor position from Aug. 18-Dec. 15, 2023.
- Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the Peer Mentor 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.
- 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 and BIO 121/123/124 with a grade of “B” or higher for Health and Exercise Science candidates.
Health Studies LLC 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 two hours 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: one around utilizing Blackboard and Orange Success, to take place during the first two weeks of the semester; one around utilizing campus academic resources; one tailored to the academic needs and/or topics specific to your LLC community.
- Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.
Academic Outreach and Support
- 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 Syracuse University and Office of Student Living policies.
- Participate in Peer Mentor training, staff meetings and supervisor 1-on-1 meetings.
- Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2023 move-in during August.
- Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Welcome Week.
- Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
- Attend the Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
- Assist with gathering feedback on the Peer Mentor program from students.
Health Studies 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 2023-2024 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 44 hours at $14.20 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2023 semester will not exceed $824.00.
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 to the PM position from Aug. 18-Dec. 15, 2023.
- Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the Peer Mentor 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.
- 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.
Honors LLC Peer Mentor
Note: This position exists as part of a collaboration between the Honors College and Living Learning Communities. There are five (5) open Honors Peer Mentor positions for Fall 2023 to serve as “head peer mentors” among the large group of Honors 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 two hours 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: one around utilizing Blackboard and Orange Success, to take place during the first two weeks of the semester; one around utilizing campus academic resources; one tailored to the academic needs and/or topics specific to your LLC community.
- Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.
Academic Outreach and Support
- 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 Syracuse University and Office of Student Living policies.
- Participate in Peer Mentor training, staff meetings and supervisor 1-on-1 meetings.
- Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2023 move-in during August.
- Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Welcome Week.
- Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
- Attend the 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
- Check in with each resident regarding their Honors Orientation Experience.
- Communicate weekly with the Honors Orientation Mentors to coordinate supporting students as they progress through the Orientation program.
- Relay any Honors-specific concerns from students or other Orientation Mentors to the Renée Crown University Honors Program Assistant Director, Karen Hall.
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2023-2024 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 44 hours at $14.20 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2023 semester will not exceed $824.00.
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 to the Peer Mentor position from Aug. 18-Dec. 15, 2023.
- Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the Peer Mentor 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.
- Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.
LLC Specific Qualifications
- Eligible candidates must have served as an Honors mentor in the past. Previous participation in this leadership position will be verified by LLC staff with Karen Hall.
International Relations LLC 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 two hours 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: one around utilizing Blackboard and Orange Success, to take place during the first two weeks of the semester; one around utilizing campus academic resources; one tailored to the academic needs and/or topics specific to your LLC community.
- Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.
Academic Outreach and Support
- 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 Syracuse University and Office of Student Living policies.
- Participate in Peer Mentor training, staff meetings and supervisor 1-on-1 meetings.
- Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2023 move-in during August.
- Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Welcome Week.
- Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
- Attend the Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
- Assist with gathering feedback on the Peer Mentor program from students.
International Relations LLC Specific Duties
- Participate in and support the International Relations LLC class (IRP 100/103) and PSC 100 (subject to change based on actual course offerings for Fall 2023).
- Attend International Relations LLC team planning meetings.
- Remain a resource for students in subject matter from international relations major-associated courses (PSC 124, MAX 132, ECN 101), including hosting review sessions as determined by the Peer Mentor, their supervisor and the International Relations LLC faculty.
- Attend and assist in the planning and implementation of International Relations LLC faculty connected programs, fall retreat, site visits and/or service project.
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2023-2024 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 44 hours at $14.20 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2023 semester will not exceed $824.00.
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 to the Peer Mentor position from Aug. 18-Dec. 15, 2023.
- Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the Peer Mentor 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.
- 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 ECON 101 with a grade of “B” or higher for International Relations candidates.
Science, Technology, and Math (STM) LLC 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 two hours 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: one around utilizing Blackboard and Orange Success, to take place during the first two weeks of the semester; one around utilizing campus academic resources; one tailored to the academic needs and/or topics specific to your LLC community.
- Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.
Academic Outreach and Support
- 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 Syracuse University and Office of Student Living policies.
- Participate in Peer Mentor training, staff meetings and supervisor 1-on-1 meetings.
- Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2023 move-in during August.
- Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Welcome Week.
- Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
- Attend the Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
- Assist with gathering feedback on the Peer Mentor program from students.
STM 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 faculty member for preparation of exam review.
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 2023-2024 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 44 hours at $14.20 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2023 semester will not exceed $824.00.
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 to the Peer Mentor position from Aug. 18-Dec. 15, 2023.
- Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the Peer Mentor 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.
- 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.
Sport Analytics LLC 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 two hours 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: one around utilizing Blackboard and Orange Success, to take place during the first two weeks of the semester; one around utilizing campus academic resources; one tailored to the academic needs and/or topics specific to your LLC community.
- Collaborate with other LLC team members on programs and events as necessary.
Academic Outreach and Support
- 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 Syracuse University and Office of Student Living policies.
- Participate in Peer Mentor training, staff meetings and supervisor 1-on-1 meetings.
- Greet students and parents on the LLC floor as a part of the Fall 2023 move-in during August.
- Assist with and attend the LLC orientation event taking place during Welcome Week.
- Attend LLC team monthly meetings, as your class schedule permits.
- Attend the Fall Bonding and Faculty Meal events that are planned by the LLCRA.
- Assist with gathering feedback on the Peer Mentor program from students.
Sport Analytics 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 2023-2024 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 44 hours at $14.20 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2023 semester will not exceed $824.00.
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 to the Peer Mentor position from Aug. 18-Dec. 15, 2023.
- Be able to commit up to 4 hours a week to the Peer Mentor 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.
- Candidates who have related majors, taken LLC courses or lived in an LLC previously will be given priority.
Living Learning Community Peer Mentor Application Process
Check back here in Spring 2024 for more information about applying for Fall 2024 positions
Please be aware that beginning for Fall 2023, all LLC Peer Mentor positions will be for the Fall semester only.
