Become a Mentor
If you are interested in becoming a Connect Peer Mentor, there is an application process that includes: online application, resume, and interview preparation session. Qualified applicants will be invited to a 30 minute interview March 25-29, 2013 with Stephanie Bramlett and the Connect Senior Staff. Students will be notified about our hiring decision on Friday, April 5, 2013. On Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 12:40 pm-2:00 pm there is a mandatory meeting for new and current peer mentor staff.
Online Application
Before you complete the online application we recommend that you check to see if you meet the qualifications. If you meet them, proceed to the online application. The deadline for completing online applications is Friday, March 8, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. We suggest you type your essay questions in a word document, do a spell check, then cut and paste your answers into the application. Also, please have the names of 3 references.
Resume
The Career Counselors have walk-in resume reviews Monday - Thursday from 12:00 - 2:00 pm in Hood House Room 11.
Career Services
Qualified applicants will be invited to interview with Stephanie Bramlett and Connect Senior Staff. Prior to interview, please make an appointment online with a career counselor. During your appointment, please let them know you are applying to be a Connect Peer Mentor.
If you have any questions, please email: Stephanie.Bramlett@unh.edu.
Job Overview
The Connect Peer Mentors are a central part of our organization and crucial to our program success.
The peer mentor job varies during the year. Please click on the links below for job responsibilities:
Academic Year
August Responsibilities
Confidentiality
Compensation
Communication
Goals
Individual Meetings
Qualifications
Rehiring Process
Peer Mentor Quotes
"Being a peer mentor is a great learning experience about yourself, the people around you and the people you get to know. It helps you learn a lot more about yourself."
- Jihyon, Connect Peer Mentor 2010
"It is an amazing opportunity to pass on what I have gained at UNH. It also helps me to contribute to the positive experience of incoming freshmen."
- Crystal, Connect Peer Mentor 2009 & 2010
"Being a peer mentor provides you with an opportunity to guide others academically the way you were guided as an incoming freshmen. When students feel college life is foreign, we help them adapt."
- Richard, Connect Peer Mentor 2009 & 2010
"Being a peer mentor has helped me develop my leadership skills, given me the experience in working with people on difficult issues and kept me involved in the Connect family. More than anything, being a mentor has allowed me to meet many interesting people and grow as a person in a fun and energetic environment."
-Eric, Connect Peer Mentor 2010