Part-Time First-Year Experience Mentor

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia on the Dahlonega campus seeks a First Year Experience (FYE) Peer Mentor – Institutional Student Worker. You will support new students in UNG 1101, serving as a role model, facilitator, and guide to help with time management, goal setting, and campus navigation.

This part-time, temporary position requires enrollment at UNG, a strong academic record, and demonstrated campus leadership or student employment experience.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Good academic and conduct standing.
• Minimum 2.75 GPA preferred.
• Previous experience and training in a campus leadership or a student employment position.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in assigned UNG 1101 course once per week (50 minutes).
• Facilitate discussions, activities, and student engagement within the classroom.
• Serve as a peer role model by demonstrating strong academic behaviors and campus involvement.
• Meet weekly with assigned course instructor to plan lessons, review student needs, and receive feedback.
• Provide guidance on academic success strategies (time management, study skills, goal setting, resource utilization).
• Support student transition by connecting peers to campus services and opportunities.
• Maintain a visible, approachable, and supportive presence for first-year students.
• Submit a weekly report documenting class activities, student engagement, and key observations.
• Assist with outreach, communication, and program support efforts as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Time management

Campus navigation

Job description

The University of North Georgia on the Dahlonega campus seeks a First Year Experience (FYE) Peer Mentor – Institutional Student Worker. You will support new students in UNG 1101, serving as a role model, facilitator, and guide to help with time management, goal setting, and campus navigation.

This part-time, temporary position requires enrollment at UNG, a strong academic record, and demonstrated campus leadership or student employment experience.