First-Year Experience Peer Leader (Work-Study)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Job summary

UNLV’s First Year Experience office in Henderson Campus is seeking FYE Peer Leaders to welcome new CSN students, help them navigate CSN resources, and engage with peers during university events."

Eligible applicants are current students who have completed this year’s FAFSA and accepted the Student Employment Award in their Financial Aid Package. The role is up to 20 hours per week with an hourly rate of $14.00, offering a hands-on opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome new students to CSN
• Assist new students in navigating CSN and its resources
• Participate in the FYE Homeroom portal on CANVAS
• Interact with CSN students on First Year Experience Department’s social media pages
• Participate in large and small group discussions at First Year Experience Events
• Support other welcoming initiatives such as Welcome Back days, CSN Connections, and other events as assigned
• Conduct outbound phone calls to new CSN students to provide general assistance and referrals as necessary
• Assist with First Year Experience programming, orientation, and registration events
• Support Students First Stations throughout the academic year to assist new students with completing CSN applications, scheduling appointments for academic advising, providing resource awareness, and assisting enrollment efforts
• Prepare event materials
• Attend all FYE Peer Leadership trainings
• Assist with social media content creation
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

UNLV’s First Year Experience office in Henderson Campus is seeking FYE Peer Leaders to welcome new CSN students, help them navigate CSN resources, and engage with peers during university events."

Eligible applicants are current students who have completed this year’s FAFSA and accepted the Student Employment Award in their Financial Aid Package. The role is up to 20 hours per week with an hourly rate of $14.00, offering a hands-on opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills.