A Macaulay Peer Mentor leads their group through the first day of Orientation. Beyond that, their role continues to guide students through their first academic year, organizing meet-ups and continuing to foster community within their cluster.
Graduating seniors tell us that Orientation is one of the most impactful events they attended as Macaulay students. Help continue this tradition by leading small groups of incoming students in team building activities and mentoring them throughout the year.
Mentors will be assigned to the Class of 2028 in August 2024. You can reach out to the student leaders at peermentors@macaulay.cuny.edu
What is a Peer Mentor?
- A confidant, guide, academic resource, coach, role model, and friend.
- Entrusted with facilitating the care, support, and learning of new and continuing students.
- Knowledgeable about campus resources, policies, and culture.
- Willing to share information, experiences, and accomplishments in a non-competitive way.
- Open, understanding, and approachable.
Qualifications
Current Macaulay students who are good communicators, patient, enjoy facilitation or event planning, appreciative of different learning styles.
Expectations
It’s fun; you’ll be working with a team building organization that facilitates our Orientation activities. The expectations for leaders include:
- Attend Peer Mentor Meetup Event
- TBA, sometime during July 2024 (optional)
- Attend Orientation Leader Training
- Two Days of Training: Tuesday, August 19th from 12:00-5:00PM (Location TBD) AND Wednesday, August 20th from 10:00AM-5:00PM (Location TBD)
- Serve as Group Leader for Orientation Day 1: Macaulay Crew Day
- August 21st, 2024 (John Jay College)
- Attend Peer Mentor Training & Retreat
- September 2024 (Date TBD)
- Manage and communicate with group via chat and/or email throughout each semester.
- Organize a monthly meet-up of your Macaulay Crew (virtual, in-person, or at a Peer Mentor event)
- Attend monthly Peer Mentor meetings
- Meetings will be held monthly on Fridays at 4pm at 35 W 67th Street
- Serve on a committee, led by a member of the Orientation Leader Peer Mentor E-board (See committee descriptions here)
- Social Events
- Social Media/Advertising
- Content Creation
- Community Service
- Outreach & Engagement (Newsletters)
- Attend committee meetings organized by Vice President, typically once per month
- Volunteer for at least 1 Peer Mentor “First Year Co-Curricular Experience” each semester.
- Complete regular surveys and assessments on Crew’s progress
Additional Benefits
- You’ll get Macaulay gear!
- Ongoing professional and leadership development opportunities
- Develop your communication, interpersonal, and management skills and enhance your resume
- Engage in an extended volunteering endeavor, valued by future employers
- Networking and mentoring opportunities with other Macaulay/CUNY student leaders and administrative professionals.
- You’ll receive community service hours for participation in training days with our non-profit partner.
Interested in joining?*
Application deadline: Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 – APPLY NOW!
Email Peermentors@macaulay.cuny.edu with any application & Orientation Day concerns. All other concerns please email student.clubs@mhc.cuny.edu
Interested in joining the Executive Board?
Click Here to Apply! (Deadline 4/28/24)
“The best part about working with first year students is knowing what I needed most when I was in their shoes, and offering advice. All while getting to know each one individually.”
— Michael Borrello ’19 (City College)