FYE Student Coordinator, Federal Work Study & Campus Employment

McDaniel College; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

403B retirement accounts

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Paid maternity and parental leave

Job summary

McDaniel College is looking for an enthusiastic FYE Student Coordinator to lead the Peer Mentor Program and support first-year students. You will oversee training, events, and mentoring efforts, ensuring an inclusive McDaniel community.

As a current McDaniel undergraduate, you will coordinate Spring and Fall activities, work with the FYE Director and GA, and help plan multiple events and orientations while maintaining academics and campus involvement.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College.
• Successfully completed at least one semester by start of training.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Clean disciplinary record at McDaniel College.
• Active campus involvement and love for McDaniel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train the Peer Mentor Program; model an inclusive environment.
• Plan Spring meet-and-greet and August training for all peer mentors.
• Coordinate Summer remote planning and Fall programming.
• Facilitate New Student Orientation and oversee a mentor pod.
• Plan and participate in 5–6 large FYE events across fall and spring.
• Meet weekly or bi-weekly with the Director; coordinate GA activities.
• Organize peer mentor bonding events with the GA; adjust per schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the FYE.

Skills

Event planning

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Undergraduate student (current)

GPA 2.5

Job description

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave.

Job Description:

Job Title: FYE Student Coordinator

Effective Date: 10/05/2026

Reports to: Director of the First-Year Experience

Department: Student Success

Rate of Pay: Maryland Minimum Wage

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Location of Position: Hoover Library, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157

Duration of Appointment: Academic Year

Schedule: Schedule is at discretion of supervisor

Evaluation Procedures: Student workers are evaluated on a continuous basis.

Scope: McDaniel's First-Year Experience.

Modeling all the positive attributes of a McDaniel student, FYE Student Coordinators are leaders in the Peer Mentor Program. They report to and support the Director of the FYE. They offer oversight for the entire Peer Mentor Program, including academic, personal, and social support for peer mentors and new students.

This position is eligible to continue into the next Academic Year.

Responsibilities:

FYE Student Coordinators drive the training and implementation of the Peer Mentor Program. They model and foster an inclusive environment that teaches peer mentors how to help new students develop strong identities as McDaniel community members.

FYE Student Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and implementing the Spring semester meet and greet.
• Working remotely throughout the Summer to plan August training and Fall programming.
  • Weekly hours will vary, but plan for about 2-3 hours a week.
• Executing August training for all peer mentors. This is a significant time commitment.
• Facilitating New Student Orientation (NSO).
• Overseeing a small pod of peer mentors throughout the semester; bi-weekly check-in reports required.
• Planning, marketing, and participating in five to six large FYE events (for example: two in September, two in October, recruitment in November, and 100 Days in December)
• Meeting weekly or bi-weekly with the Director of the FYE in the Spring (training lunches), Summer (virtually), and Fall.
• Along with the FYE Graduate Assistant (GA), plan, market, and participate in Peer Mentor team bonding events throughout the Fall semester.
  • This expectation may vary based on the FYE GA's schedule.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the FYE.

Requirements:

• Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College.
• Successful completion of at least one semester at McDaniel College by the start of training.
• Previously served as an ideal FYS Peer Mentor.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Clean disciplinary record at McDaniel College (not on disciplinary probation)
• Involved member of the campus community who wants to share their love of McDaniel with others.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.