Peer Leader NYC Spring 2025

Pace University - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The University (UNV) 101 peer leader position is open to undergraduate students on the Pace University New York City campus for the Spring 2025 semester. Peer leaders play an integral part in helping new students acclimate to college life by acting as role models both inside and outside of the classroom. This experiential learning position requires participation in the classroom, working with an assigned faculty member for the UNV 101 course, and assisting that instructor in connecting first-year students to Pace. Peer leaders will help educate students about the tools to succeed and foster a sense of community within the UNV 101 class. Responsibilities include co-facilitating class sections, initiating contact with students, promoting Pace events, and assisting with classroom activities. Peer leaders will also mentor students, guide them in submitting their Pace Path Plans, and ensure they understand how to access and use technological resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate one section of UNV 101 in collaboration with a First-Year instructor/advisor.
• Initiate contact with students after orientation and maintain contact throughout the spring semester.
• Promote enthusiasm for Pace events appropriate for UNV 101 students.
• Collaborate with other peer leaders, student leaders, UNV 101 instructors, and FYE to welcome new students to Pace and help with move-in.
• Help UNV 101 instructors set up the classroom, take attendance, conduct presentations, facilitate icebreakers and group team-building exercises, and reset the classroom after class.
• Guide and assist all students in submitting their Pace Path Plans on the Pace Path web form.
• Prepare presentations offering the student perspective on class topics with guidance from the UNV 101 instructor and FYE.
• Motivate all students in their UNV 101 class to submit all assignments and in-class worksheets/exercises to the UNV 101 instructor via the CLASSES platform or the preferred modality of the instructor.
• Participate in the class and assist the instructor with the technology of the course including Zoom, Pace Portal, the CLASSES platform, Excel, Microsoft Word, the Pace Path web form, the Pace website, PowerPoint, Schedule Explorer, the student functionality of the registration platform, and email.
• Create a personal connection with each student in the UNV 101 class by knowing their first and last name, major/career path, interests, campus involvement, and concerns about college.
• Engage in outreach to students throughout the semester to ensure that they are successfully transitioning to Pace academically and personally.
• Assist students with questions and concerns and refer them to the correct department or office.
• Promote the use of academic success skills and related resources such as the library and Learning Commons.
• Encourage involvement in campus events and organizations.
• Meet individually with each student in their UNV 101 class at least twice during the semester.
• Discuss any concerns about a student with the UNV 101 instructor and, as appropriate, the First Year Experience Office.
• Ensure that all students in the class understand how to access and effectively use technological resources of the class.

Requirements

• Be a full-time Pace undergraduate student on the NYC campus with at least one completed semester at Pace by the position start date.
• Have a 3.0 GPA before the Spring 2025 semester starts and maintain this grade point average through the duration of the position.
• Be available to arrive at the class five minutes early and participate in every UNV 101 class meeting, in person and virtually, for the entire Spring 2025 semester.
• Be available to work two additional hours a week outside of the two hours of UNV 101 class time.
• Be available for peer leader training tentatively scheduled for January.
• Be available before classes start to assist with creating the class and welcoming events for Spring entrants.
• Be available to attend peer leader meetings.
• Have proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, the CLASSES platform, Pace Portal, Schedule Explorer, the registration platform on the portal, and the Pace Path web form.
• Be able to handle confidential information in a discreet manner.
• Have a desire to help new students navigate Pace successfully.
• Be dedicated to learning about and sharing all the opportunities Pace has to offer.
• Have the ability to guide students thoroughly in working on the assignments of the class, registration, and their Pace Path Plan.
• Have strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Interact reliably and patiently with guest presenters, students, and faculty.
• Take initiative.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Have strong presentation, customer service, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• All UNV 101 peer leaders receive a stipend of $400 for their work, including all training days, UNV 101 course-related work, peer mentoring, pre-convocation, convocation, move-in day assistance, and assistance welcoming and helping new students during the Spring semester of 2025.