GCC Student Leader Application:  Orientation Leader, Peer Mentor & New Student Guide
This application allows you to apply for several student leadership positions. Please read the description of each carefully before choosing which positions to apply for.

You are welcome to apply for more than one position!

All positions start at $15.50/hour for the Fall 2024 semester
Supervised by Holly Kosisky, Coordinator of Student Success. One contract and weekly timesheet can serve for multiple positions.

You do not have to have a work study award to apply for these jobs.

APPLICATION DEADLINE for Peer Mentors: Extended to MONDAY, APRIL 22!
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ORIENTATION LEADERS & NSGS: Thursday, April 25
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Orientation Leaders (OLs)
Orientation Leaders play a vital role in introducing new students to GCC and helping them feel connected.  
In response to last semester's Orientations, new students repeatedly mentioned how welcomed they felt in Orientation, how helpful the OLs were, and how their Orientation experience left them feeling less anxious and better prepared to start the semester.

During the Virtual Orientation Sessions (GCC101), OLs connect with students in the chat, answer questions, talk about resources, and facilitate brief break out sessions encouraging new students to interact with each other. (OLs can specify virtual or in-person or both)

For the In-Person Orientation sessions, you will lead group discussions  (don't worry, we'll give you questions and prompts to use), take groups of students on tours of the campus, and, like in the virtual sessions, answer questions, talk about resources, and discuss your own GCC experiences.    

Other Orientation Activities: In addition to virtual and in-person GCC101, we will also offer peer-supported Moodle practice sessions on-line, and stand-alone tours with icebreakers, so that folks who have done Orientation on-line will still get a chance to see the campus and meet some folks in person.

Mandatory Trainings & most Orientation events will happen in August. A few events will happen in early September.  For the DRAFT Fall 2024 Orientation schedule, click HERE.

Eligibility: Any degree-seeking or Dual Enrollment student who has been taking classes one semester or more (minimum of 6 credits completed).

Expectations: 10-12 hours/week from August 12 through approximately September 13. The majority of these hours will be in pre-scheduled 2-3 hour shifts. Some shifts are in the evening hours (not after 8 PM).

Peer Mentors
Peer Mentors will provide individual support to students, primarily by e-mail, but also 1-on-1 as needed through zoom or on-campus meetings, as well as help with program development and planning events and activities for populations that have historically been marginalized in higher education.

Required qualifications: A matriculated student (enrolled in a major or certificate program) or a dual enrollment student, who has completed 2 consecutive semesters OR 12 credits at GCC and is in good academic & disciplinary standing at the time of application.

Expectations: Must be prepared to dedicate an average of 5-7 hours/week to program throughout the semester, including some group meetings and some independent work. Remote participation is available for most work hours, and many hours are at flexible times, but some on-campus work and pre-scheduled meetings are required. Position begins with mandatory training in August.

Tentative Peer Mentor Training & Meeting Schedule can be found HERE.  

New Student Guides (NSGs)
New Student Guides greet people arriving in the main building and make sure they know where they are trying to go. They are encouraged to walk with new students to their destination, time & traffic permitting, making small talk and pointing out spots of interest along the way!

Qualifications: Any friendly student with familiarity with the campus can apply to be a New Student Guide!

Expectations: Student Guides will be scheduled between 8 AM and 3 PM starting the week prior to the start of Fall classes, through the first week of classes (Aug. 26-Sept. 10, 2024). Must be prepared to work 6-12 hours/week during these dates, in daytime shifts of 3-4 hours.

Save the date: Wednesday, August 21, 12-1:00 for our Prep Meeting!
Which positions are you interested in? Check all that apply!
First Name (legal) *
Last Name (legal) *
Name you use everyday
Pronouns that people can use in referring to you
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Phone number *
GCC Stuemail Address (if different from above)
Mailing address: Number & Street (include apt # if applicable) *
Mailing address: Town, State, Zip code *
# of Semesters at GCC *
# of Credits completed at GCC as of the end of this semester (not including transfer credits) *
Applicants under 18 must obtain a work permit, which includes a parent or guardian signature in order to be a Peer Mentor. Please indicate if you are under 18. *
I have read the descriptions and understand the time commitment for the positions I am interested in:
- NSGs: minimum of 6 hrs/week Aug. 26-Sept. 10, daytime
- OLs: 10-12 hrs/week Aug. 12-Sept.13, some days, some evenings.
- Peer Mentors: flexible hours, some on campus activities, some scheduled meetings, 5-7 hours/week.
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Any comments or notes on availability or hours?
I am also seeking a part-time Orientation Assistant to help in the office for the summer, 4-6 hours/week. Please let me know if you are interested in being considered for this position.
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Those who are only interested in NSGs can stop here! Thanks for applying!  For OLs & PMs - please provide availability for interviews below.
NSGs Save the date: Wednesday, August 21, 12-1:00 for our Prep Meeting!
4/22- For Orientation Leaders & Peer Mentors:
Please check all times that you ARE AVAILABLE for a 1/2 hour interview on Monday, April 22.
4/23 - Please check all times that you ARE AVAILABLE for an interview on Tuesday, April 23
4/25 -  Please check all times that you ARE AVAILABLE for an interview on Thursday, April 25
If you are not available for at least 3 of the times listed above, please list days and times you are free between April 22 and April 26.
Please share (in 100 words or less) why you are interested in being a Peer Mentor and/or Orientation Leader at GCC. *
The following question is optional and has no bearing on your being selected. It is for statistical & equity purposes only.
It's also helpful to know what identities & experiences you may have in common with new students & mentees, and to ensure that we have a diverse pool of student leaders. If you are willing to share, please check all that apply to you, if you are comfortable doing so. (Optional)
Any other notes or comments
Thank you for being willing to support your fellow students on their journey! I'll be in touch to confirm interview times (if applicable) shortly after the application deadline. 
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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