Become an Ambassador Peer Mentor
What does an Ambassador Peer Mentor do?
Ambassador Peer Mentors are part of the Student Success Center and provide support to first-generation and Exploratory (undecided and pre-unit) students at the University of Louisville. Ambassador Peer Mentors help first-year students negotiate college transitions, form campus connections and facilitate student success by guiding, supporting and advising them throughout the fall semester with first-generation peer mentoring continuing through the spring semester. Peer Mentors make a difference in the lives of our first-generation and Exploratory students, and this is your opportunity to make a positive impact for these students.
ExploratoryAmbassador Peer Mentors
Ambassadors mentoring Exploratory students also serve as undergraduate teaching assistants, supporting the instructors of Exploratory academic orientation courses. The students enrolled in the course are the Ambassador's mentees for the fall semester. These peer mentors also assist with registration during summer orientation sessions and during the fall and spring registration periods.
Ambassadors mentoring Exploratory students are paid for their classroom time and weekly office hours. In the fall semester this is about 4-6 hours peer week. Ambassadors continuing through the spring semester will work approximately 2-4 hours per week.
First-generation Peer Mentors
Ambassadors mentoring first-generation students provide their students mentoring throughout the students' first fall and spring semesters. They will alternate between holding weekly group mentoring sessions and attending 1st Up Program workshops.
All Mentors Gain:
• Leadership Skills
• Mentoring Experience
• Networking Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Campus Knowledge and Connections
• Organizational & Communication Skills
• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Experience
Added Bonus:
• Family Dynamic
• Priority Registration
• $15/hour
Interested in Applying?
You will complete the same application whether applying to mentor first-generation students or Exploratory students. See the link below.