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Exploratory Peer Leader Application for 2026 - 2027 positions

Thank you for applying to be a Peer Leader for the Exploratory Program for undeclared students at Salem State University. Centered in the Office of Student Success and the First Year Experience, the Exploratory Program helps students explore major/career opportunities, form friendships and a sense of community, find academic success, and ultimately declare a major. While most students in the program are first-year students, upper-class students who have not yet declared a major or are changing their major are also supported by the Peer Leaders.

Please note - we request that, if able, students submit a FAFSA so we can consider you for work-study funds (to provide extra hours). The pay rate is $15.50/hour.

Applications are due Friday March 6 at noon. You will be contacted, after you submit your application, to set up an individual interview which occurs March 8 - April 3.

THERE ARE THREE OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS AT THE END OF THIS APPLICATION. You may want to view those first, type your responses in a separate document, and then come back to complete the application so the form does not time-out.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT exploratory@salemstate.edu.
1.Preferred First Name:(Required.)
2.Last Name:(Required.)
3.Student ID number (include the S):(Required.)
4.Salem State E-mail Address:(Required.)
5.Phone Number:(Required.)
6.Current Major/Minor:(Required.)
7.Class Year for 2026-2027(Required.)
8.Were you awarded work study funds for this academic year? (regardless of whether you used them)  Please note - if you have not yet submitted a FAFSA, you will be asked to submit one as part of your employment (unless you are otherwise not eligible/able to submit).(Required.)
9.Please confirm that you understand the position responsibilities:(Required.)
10.Please provide the information for ONE reference who can speak to your capabilities (previous supervisor/boss, professor/teacher, coach, or advisor) in case we need to contact them:(Required.)
11.What does your involvement currently look like OR what are you planning to have for next year? (other jobs - both on and off campus, student organizations, internships, etc.)  If you've applied for an Orientation Leader or Resident Assistant position, please include that:(Required.)
12.Please confirm that you understand and agree to the terms of employment should you be offered a position:(Required.)
Please answer the following three questions - you may want to type up your answers in a word document and then copy/paste your responses into the boxes below:
13.What are the qualities that a peer leader should possess in order to effectively support students who need assistance (with finding a major as well as college/life in general)?(Required.)
14.What support do you feel undeclared students need in order to successfully discover their major?(Required.)
15.What is your favorite aspect of Salem State University?(Required.)
Once you have completed this application, please click the SUBMIT button below.

Questions?  Contact exploratory@salemstate.edu.

If you have a resume, please feel free to email separately to exploratory@salemstate.edu (not required.)
16.Do you also want to be considered for the First Year Mentor position in the office (supporting all first-year students)?  If so, you do not need to complete a second application.  We will factor that into your individual interview.