Applicants must be mature, resourceful, articulate, responsible and have a strong academic record. They must have the personality and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with individuals and groups.
Requirements
- Completed at least 20 academic credits or 2 semesters
- Proficiency in Reading, Writing, and Math
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Completed at least one semester on campus
- General knowledge of City Tech, the campus, and its resources
- Involvement in other campus activities or clubs
- Sincere interest in helping new students
- Ability to meet deadlines and complete work independently
- Competency with college email, OpenLab, CUNYfirst, Blackboard, and GoogleDocs
- Ability to work approximately 3 hours per week
- Ability to attend workshops, meetings and training sessions
Email peermentoring@citytech.cuny.edu with any questions.
Peer Mentors
Peer Mentors are role models who are eager to share their experiences and knowledge to help incoming City Tech students adjust to college life. Peer Mentors develop leadership, presentation, and communication skills through their work — excellent for resumes and future career goals– as they work with new students in First Year Learning Communities (FYLC), the First Year Summer Program (FYSP), and English 1101 Co-requisite. Most importantly, Peer Mentors get to help new students and participate in meaningful work that truly makes a difference for so many. In addition to getting paid, Peer Mentors find that the job itself is very rewarding.