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2026-2027 First Year Mentor Application

Thank you for applying to be a First Year Mentor in the Office of Student Success and the First Year Experience at Salem State University. Mentors support new students as they acclimate to college by helping them navigate the institution through one-on-one interactions, sharing of experiences through events/panels/blogs, managing the class pages and social media channels, and by coordinating events and programs throughout the year.

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 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 firstyear@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 by checking EACH BOX below:(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 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 EACH OF the terms of employment should you be offered a position. Please note trainings and required meetings as indicated are non-negotiable.(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 first-year mentor should possess in order to effectively support first-year students?(Required.)
14.What type of support do you feel first-year students need in order to be successful during their first year in college?(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 firstyear@salemstate.edu.

If you have a resume, please feel free to email separately to firstyear@salemstate.edu (not required.)
16.Do you also want to be considered for the Exploratory Program Peer Leader position in the office (supporting students who are undeclared)?  If so, you do not need to complete a second application.  We will factor that into your individual interview.