HSS 100 Peer Mentors

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Fall 2019 HSS 100 Peer Mentors (from left to right): Karen Huynh, Cheyenne Frazier, Ha Ngyuen, Karina Villa, Beatriz Villareal, Jazlyn Acebal, Clarissa Punla, Carlos Brambila.

HSS Peer Mentor Overview

Peer Mentors serve in one section of a 3-unit HSS 100 credit/no credit course where they act as a resource, support system, and role model to about 25 first-time HSS freshmen.  Through interactive workshops related to campus resources and one-on-one meetings with students, HSS 100 Peer Mentors support students with both in and out of the classroom experiences for the entire fall 2020 semester. 
 
Application available: Monday April 6, 2020  
Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2020 by 4pm 
Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour/ 10 hours per week  
Position Time Commitment: August 10, 2020 – December 11, 2020 

 

Benefits

  • Collaborate with an HSS faculty member for HSS 100
  • Ability to make a positive impact on first-year students as they transition to college
  • Enhance public speaking, coaching, facilitation, planning, and leadership skills  

 

Requirements

  • H&SS major
  • Cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher
  • Junior or Senior class standing  
  • Knowledge of HSS and campus resources  

 

Mandatory Meeting/Training

  • August 10-14, 2020 from 9am-4pm:  Participate in Peer Mentor Summer Training  

 

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Attend and actively participate in all HSS 100 meeting times  
  • Meet regularly with the HSS 100 instructor 
  • Schedule and meet one-on-one with each HSS student in your assigned HSS 100 section 
  • Participate and encourage students to attend HSS programs and events  
  • Work cooperatively with other HSS Peer Mentors and the Student Success Team
  • Other duties as assigned 

 

Application Checklist

  1. Complete the online Peer Mentor Application ONLINE
  2. Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae to hssghsuccessteam@fullerton.edu  

A complete application includes online application and resume. Should any of these documents not arrive by the deadline date, applicants will be disqualified.  It is the applicants’ responsibility to ensure all required documents are submitted by the deadline date and time.  Please contact hssghsuccessteam@fullerton.edu should you have any questions or concerns.