First-Year Mentors (FYMs) are students who assist their peer students in transitioning to Friends University. They are student leaders who represent diverse backgrounds and fields of study and will fulfill the responsibilities of assisting with the Enrollment Days, Fall Orientation, and Spring Orientation. For each of these programs, the FYMs are each responsible for leading a small group and helping them learn about the Friends University culture, gain life skills to be successful during college and after, assist in the education and understanding of the academic demands, and explore new ideas and concepts.  FYMs will also serve as a mentor for a Friends Experience class during the 2018-2019 academic year.

FYMs will be able to demonstrate the following: communication, public speaking, organization, independence, initiative on tasks, professionalism, teamwork, and be a positive representative of Friends University. FYMs must be in good standing with Friends University.

Days/Hours (Note:  Policy dictates students may only work 25 hours total per week for ALL student jobs they hold):

The following are dates and events that  FYMs will need to attend and/or assist with:

• Spring Retreat

• TBD (You will need to make arrangements prior to the retreat to accommodate your work schedule, practice schedule, etc.)

• Enrollment Days
  • Should be available for these dates in Late Spring-Summer
  • April 5
  • April 27
  • May 22
  • June 15
  • July 18
  • August 3

• Summer/Fall Training
  • August 13
  • August 14
  • August 15
• Spring/Fall Orientation
  • August 17
  • August 18
  • August 19
  • January 12, 2019
• Friends Experience
  • Tuesdays from 11-noon and possibly 1 hour a week for follow-up/class planning

Application Deadline: March 2, 2018.  Start Date Desired: March 2018