Job Description

OR 100 Student mentors assist OR 100 instructors with leading class and assist with leadership in First Class sessions.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison between FIRST CLASS large group and First Year Experience small group by:
  • Engaging first-year students using games, skits, etc., in FIRST CLASS large group
  • Taking attendance in large group
  • Being prepared to lead class discussion/reflection regarding the material covered in the large group time (using questions provided by FIRST CLASS)
• Partner with the small group instructor by:
  • Building intentional and meaningful relationships with students inside and outside of class, which will assist them in making the transition to college
  • Meeting with your small group instructor regularly for planning, processing and development, and providing your small group instructor with your contact information
  • Attending all small group class sessions and assist the instructor as needed
  • Participating in and helping lead your students throughout a class service project
  • Taking pictures of your group of students throughout the semester
• Partner with assigned first-year success coach by:
  • Attending mentor trainings and regular meetings with first-year success coach
  • Seeking advice and guidance from first-year success coach in serving first-year students

Qualifications:

• Have a Christian commitment
• Be in academic area that matches OR 100 section
• Be in good academic standing
• Be an active participant in the campus community
• Be willing to invest time in mentoring first year students
• Be willing to work to assist in OR 100 and First Class as needed  
• Be a good example of what we want a CU student to be