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 Fall 2025, the Peer Mentor positions serve 11 of our living learning communities. Please see the specific responsibilities of each below.
Living Learning Communities has a Peer Mentor (PM) program to give students the opportunity to engage in a position that promotes academic success within the first year Living Learning Community residents. Living Learning Communities supports incoming students’ academic and social transition and success at Syracuse University. The Living Learning Community Peer Mentor positions are fall-semester only appointments specifically designed to help first year students navigate this transition.
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 or intentional conversations titled Door Dialogues. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours may 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 & Orange Success, to take place during the first week of the semester; one around academic skills and habits; one about 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 Welcome 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 2025 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
- 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.
- Four specific flex hours to be used to support the CIE LLC outside of listed responsibilities above to be determined by supervisor and faculty partners. Examples include class attendance, extra class registration support, etc.
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 25-26 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 54 hours at $15.50 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2025 semester will not exceed $1,147.00.
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 15, 2025-December 12, 2025.
- Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2025.
- Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 15, 2025 to attend in-person training August 16-18. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
- Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Welcome 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 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.
Living Learning Communities has a Peer Mentor (PM) program to give students the opportunity to engage in a position that promotes academic success within the first year Living Learning Community residents. Living Learning Communities supports incoming students’ academic and social transition and success at Syracuse University. The Living Learning Community Peer Mentor positions are fall-semester only appointments specifically designed to help first year students navigate this transition.
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 or intentional conversations titled Door Dialogues. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours may 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 & Orange Success, to take place during the first week of the semester; one around academic skills and habits; one about 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 Welcome 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 2025 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.
- Four specific flex hours to be used to support the Design LLC outside of listed responsibilities above to be determined by supervisor and faculty partners. Examples include class attendance, extra class registration support, etc.
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 24-25 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 54 hours at $15.50 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2025 semester will not exceed $1,147.00.
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 15, 2025-December 12, 2025.
- Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2025.
- Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 15, 2025 to attend in-person training August 16-18. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
- Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Welcome 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.
Living Learning Communities has a Peer Mentor (PM) program to give students the opportunity to engage in a position that promotes academic success within the first year Living Learning Community residents. Living Learning Communities supports incoming students’ academic and social transition and success at Syracuse University. The Living Learning Community Peer Mentor positions are fall-semester only appointments specifically designed to help first year students navigate this transition.
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 or intentional conversations titled Door Dialogues. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours may 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 & Orange Success, to take place during the first week of the semester; one around academic skills and habits; one about 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 Welcome 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 2025 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.
- Four specific flex hours to be used to support the Engineering LLC outside of listed responsibilities above to be determined by supervisor and faculty partners. Examples include class attendance, extra class registration support, etc.
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 25-26 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 54 hours at $15.50 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2025 semester will not exceed $1,147.00.
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 15, 2025-December 12, 2025.
- Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2025.
- Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 15, 2025 to attend in-person training August 16-18. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
- Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Welcome 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.
Living Learning Communities has a Peer Mentor (PM) program to give students the opportunity to engage in a position that promotes academic success within the first year Living Learning Community residents. Living Learning Communities supports incoming students’ academic and social transition and success at Syracuse University. The Living Learning Community Peer Mentor positions are fall-semester only appointments specifically designed to help first year students navigate this transition.
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 or intentional conversations titled Door Dialogues. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours may 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 & Orange Success, to take place during the first week of the semester; one around academic skills and habits; one about 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 Welcome 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 2025 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 courseloads of the Fall 2024 LLC residents.
- Four specific flex hours to be used to support the Environmental & Sustainability LLC outside of listed responsibilities above to be determined by supervisor and faculty partners. Examples include class attendance, extra class registration support, etc.
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 25-26 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 54 hours at $15.50 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2025 semester will not exceed $1,147.00
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 15, 2025-December 12, 2025.
- Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2025.
- Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 15, 2025 to attend in-person training August 16-18. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
- Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Welcome 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, Eart 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.
Living Learning Communities has a Peer Mentor (PM) program to give students the opportunity to engage in a position that promotes academic success within the first year Living Learning Community residents. Living Learning Communities supports incoming students’ academic and social transition and success at Syracuse University. The Living Learning Community Peer Mentor positions are fall-semester only appointments specifically designed to help first year students navigate this transition.
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 or intentional conversations titled Door Dialogues. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours may 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 & Orange Success, to take place during the first week of the semester; one around academic skills and habits; one about 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 Welcome 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 2025 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.
- Four specific flex hours to be used to support the Exercise Science LLC outside of listed responsibilities above to be determined by supervisor and faculty partners. Examples include class attendance, extra class registration support, etc.
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 25-26 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 54 hours at $15.50 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2025 semester will not exceed $1,147.00
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 15, 2025-December 12, 2025.
- Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2025.
- Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 15, 2025 to attend in-person training August 16-18. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
- Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Welcome 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.
Living Learning Communities has a Peer Mentor (PM) program to give students the opportunity to engage in a position that promotes academic success within the first year Living Learning Community residents. Living Learning Communities supports incoming students’ academic and social transition and success at Syracuse University. The Living Learning Community Peer Mentor positions are fall-semester only appointments specifically designed to help first year students navigate this transition.
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 or intentional conversations titled Door Dialogues. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours may 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 & Orange Success, to take place during the first week of the semester; one around academic skills and habits; one about 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 Welcome 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 2025 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
- Four specific flex hours to be used to support the Honors LLC outside of listed responsibilities above to be determined by supervisor and faculty partners. Examples include class attendance, extra class registration support, etc.
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 25-26 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 54 hours at $15.50 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2025 semester will not exceed $1,147.00
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 15, 2025-December 12, 2025.
- Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2025.
- Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 15, 2025 to attend in-person training August 16-18. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
- Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Welcome 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.
Living Learning Communities has a Peer Mentor (PM) program to give students the opportunity to engage in a position that promotes academic success within the first year Living Learning Community residents. Living Learning Communities supports incoming students’ academic and social transition and success at Syracuse University. The Living Learning Community Peer Mentor positions are fall-semester only appointments specifically designed to help first year students navigate this transition.
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 or intentional conversations titled Door Dialogues. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours may 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 & Orange Success, to take place during the first week of the semester; one around academic skills and habits; one about 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 Welcome 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 2025 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 IRLLC 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 IRLLC faculty connected programs, Fall retreat, site visits, and/or service project.
- Four specific flex hours to be used to support the International Relations LLC outside of listed responsibilities above to be determined by supervisor and faculty partners. Examples include class attendance, extra class registration support, etc.
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 25-26 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 54 hours at $15.50 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2025 semester will not exceed $1,147.00
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 15, 2025-December 12, 2025.
- Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2025.
- Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 15, 2025 to attend in-person training August 16-18. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
- Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Welcome 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.
Living Learning Communities has a Peer Mentor (PM) program to give students the opportunity to engage in a position that promotes academic success within the first year Living Learning Community residents. Living Learning Communities supports incoming students’ academic and social transition and success at Syracuse University. The Living Learning Community Peer Mentor positions are fall-semester only appointments specifically designed to help first year students navigate this transition.
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 or intentional conversations titled Door Dialogues. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours may 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 & Orange Success, to take place during the first week of the semester; one around academic skills and habits; one about 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 Welcome 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 2025 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.
- Four specific flex hours to be used to support the Maxwell LLC outside of listed responsibilities above to be determined by supervisor and faculty partners. Examples include class attendance, extra class registration support, etc.
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 25-26 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 54 hours at $15.50 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2025 semester will not exceed $1,147.00
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 15, 2025-December 12, 2025.
- Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2025.
- Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 15, 2025 to attend in-person training August 16-18. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
- Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Welcome 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.
Living Learning Communities has a Peer Mentor (PM) program to give students the opportunity to engage in a position that promotes academic success within the first year Living Learning Community residents. Living Learning Communities supports incoming students’ academic and social transition and success at Syracuse University. The Living Learning Community Peer Mentor positions are fall-semester only appointments specifically designed to help first year students navigate this transition.
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 or intentional conversations titled Door Dialogues. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours may 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 & Orange Success, to take place during the first week of the semester; one around academic skills and habits; one about 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 Welcome 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 2025 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.
- Four specific flex hours to be used to support the STM LLC outside of listed responsibilities above to be determined by supervisor and faculty partners. Examples include class attendance, extra class registration support, etc.
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 25-26 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 54 hours at $15.50 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2025 semester will not exceed $1,147.00
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 15, 2025-December 12, 2025.
- Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2025.
- Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 15, 2025 to attend in-person training August 16-18. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
- Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Welcome 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.
Living Learning Communities has a Peer Mentor (PM) program to give students the opportunity to engage in a position that promotes academic success within the first year Living Learning Community residents. Living Learning Communities supports incoming students’ academic and social transition and success at Syracuse University. The Living Learning Community Peer Mentor positions are fall-semester only appointments specifically designed to help first year students navigate this transition.
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 or intentional conversations titled Door Dialogues. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours may 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 & Orange Success, to take place during the first week of the semester; one around academic skills and habits; one about 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 Welcome 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 2025 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.
- Four specific flex hours to be used to support the Sport Analytics LLC outside of listed responsibilities above to be determined by supervisor and faculty partners. Examples include class attendance, extra class registration support, etc
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 25-26 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 54 hours at $15.50 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2025 semester will not exceed $1,147.00
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 15, 2025-December 12, 2025.
- Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2025.
- Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 15, 2025 to attend in-person training August 16-18. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
- Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Welcome 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.
Living Learning Communities has a Peer Mentor (PM) program to give students the opportunity to engage in a position that promotes academic success within the first year Living Learning Community residents. Living Learning Communities supports incoming students’ academic and social transition and success at Syracuse University. The Living Learning Community Peer Mentor positions are fall-semester only appointments specifically designed to help first year students navigate this transition.
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 or intentional conversations titled Door Dialogues. Activities and services offered by Peer Mentors during floor hours may 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 & Orange Success, to take place during the first week of the semester; one around academic skills and habits; one about 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 Welcome 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 2025 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.
- Four specific flex hours to be used to support the Whitman LLC outside of listed responsibilities above to be determined by supervisor and faculty partners. Examples include class attendance, extra class registration support, etc.
*Adjustments to the position and specific responsibilities may change for the 25-26 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 54 hours at $15.50 hourly rate during the regular academic semester. The maximum compensation for the Fall 2025 semester will not exceed $1,147.00
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 15, 2025-December 12, 2025.
- Be able to complete asynchronous training material via Blackboard during July and August 2025.
- Peer Mentors must be able to arrive to Syracuse on August 15, 2025 to attend in-person training August 16-18. The LLC Office will sponsor students living on campus for early move-in.
- Peer Mentors must attend and participate in LLC Welcome 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.
Living Learning Community Peer Mentor Application Process
Please be aware all LLC Peer Mentor positions will be for the Fall semester only.
Step 1: Review the Fall 2025 Peer Mentor position descriptions and qualifications on this page (see above).
Step 2: Visit Handshake to view the full position descriptions and complete the general application. If this is your first time using Handshake, please visit the Career Services Webpage for additional information and instructions.
Step 3: Complete the LLC Peer Mentor Application that is linked within the Handshake Application. You must submit both the Handshake Application and secondary application (hosted on Microsoft Forms) to complete the application process and be considered for a position.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and if you are selected to continue in the hiring process, you will be contacted and asked to set up a time to interview.
Timeline
- January 20 – February 28, 2025: Peer Mentor candidates can apply online.
- March 24 – March 28, 2025: Peer Mentor candidate interviews.
- April 1, 2025: Offers extended