2022 Jump Start and NSO Mentor Application

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JUMP START and NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION MENTOR
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Application Deadline: April 1
Position Dates: June - August
Position Type: Paid, flexible, virtual & in-person
Hours Per Week: On average 8-10 (additional hours during New Student Orientation)
Number of positions available: 12+

Description: A Jump Start & NSO Mentor’s role is to provide support and engagement for incoming first-year and transfer students who plan to enroll beginning in the Fall 2022 semester. A mentor would first act as a virtual mentor to a group of about 50 new students by assisting them with completing their enrollment items and the FREDReady mini course, as well as providing opportunities for new students to get to know each other. Then, during New Student Orientation that takes place during the days leading up to the first day of classes, mentors would be expected to be in-person assisting with NSO events and activities, as well as continuing to serve as a mentor to new students in various ways.

Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of about 50 new students in which the mentor would help answer questions, provide reminders on completing enrollment items, and track and manage progress students in the FREDReady Mini Course.
Create and host creative and engaging opportunities for new students to get to know one another and build a sense of belonging and community, both virtually and in-person.
Provide regular check-in communication with mentees, as well as with the Director.

An ideal candidate would:

Be welcoming and helpful to new students who are joining the Fredonia community.
Be able to work independently and as a part of a team within a flexible Summer schedule.
Present oneself professionally, as they would be representing the university and it’s values.
Think creatively and present new ideas to the team for ways of providing engaging experiences for new students.
Have knowledge of many aspects of the university as it relates to living on campus, participating in clubs and organizations, academics, and what it’s like to be a Fredonia student.
Be self-motivated and organized while working virtually.
Exhibit excellent communication skills through email, Zoom and other virtual platforms, in-person, and through social media.
Be in good academic standing and have practiced good community standards.

First/Preferred Name *

Last Name *

Pronouns *

Student Fredonia ID number *

Grade Point Average *

Summer Address *

Cell Phone number *

Academic Major *

Minor

Concentration(s)

Class standing as of Fall 2022 *

Freshmen

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

What tools do you have access to in order to work successfully online this summer via Zoom? *

Cellphone

Laptop or computer

Quiet/private space

Other:

To what degree are you confident that you can work in person on campus at the beginning of the Fall 2022 semester? *

Very confident

Moderately confident

Unsure, still making plan

What type of student were you when you entered Fredonia *

First Year (Freshman)

Transfer

Please indicate your residence hall experience *

Residence hall (s) that you lived in and the number of years living on campus.

Organizations/Activities *

Please list organizations that you are a member or other activities that you have participated in or taken part. Please include offices held and specific involvement, duties, etc.

Why are you interested in this position? *

Part II

Choose any two of the following four questions to complete:

Question 1: What unique qualities and abilities do you have to offer new students, parents, and other staff members?

Question 2: What do you love most about Fredonia and what would you change about the university?

Question 3: Tell us about one Fredonia student or faulty/staff member who has influenced you in a positive way. How have they made your Fredonia experience better?

Question 4: If you could be any mascot for Fredonia, who/what would you be and why?

References: Please list two references (faculty or staff) that we may contact regarding your experiences at Fredonia. *

Please include their name, position, contact information (phone, email) and their relationship to you (teacher, employer, etc.)

Employment Search Agreement *

I have read and understand the job description, job requirements, and the terms of employment, and I authorize the Director of New Student and Transition Programs to verify my grade point average and good community standing.

Yes

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