Lead New Student Mentor (2026-2027)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Lead New Student Mentor (2026-2027) Position Summary

The Lead New Student Mentor works as a member of the TXWES Orientation team and serves in an advanced peer-leadership role that helps further the mission and focus of the Division of Student Affairs. This position helps lead and mentor a team of New Student Mentors while assisting with the planning, development, and facilitation of New Student Registration Days, Ram Camp, and related Orientation and Transition Programs. The Lead New Student Mentor gains experience working across multiple areas of the division, develops short- and long-term programmatic goals, and helps incoming students transition successfully to Texas Wesleyan University through positive, professional, and welcoming service. The position also helps the student employee build advanced leadership, project management, and mentorship skills while supporting the university's mission of student success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build relationships with new students to support their transition to Texas Wesleyan University, serving as an approachable, positive, and reliable point of contact throughout the orientation process.
• Lead and support a team of New Student Mentors by providing guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day direction throughout the orientation season.
• Lead a small group of new students throughout their orientation experience, guiding them through Ram Camp and New Student Registration Days activities and helping them build connections with peers.
• Assist in the maintenance and development of departmental projects, including Ram Camp programming, Registration Days logistics, the parent newsletter, social media content, and attendee spreadsheets.
• Attend and actively participate in all required trainings during the semester and summer, and all Orientation dates, including Ram Camp and mid-year and summer New Student Registration Days.
• Work with fellow New Student Mentors and Orientation staff to plan, coordinate, and carry out welcome weekend activities that help incoming students feel supported and included.
• Encourage and support students, student organizations, academic departments, and campus programs by promoting events and initiatives that benefit the student community and align with the university's mission, and cultivate positive working relationships with staff, faculty, and students.
• Adhere to all university and departmental policies and guidelines, complete other assigned duties, and protect confidential student information in accordance with FERPA.

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

• Must be enrolled as a student in good standing at Texas Wesleyan University, maintain a minimum semester GPA of 2.0 & cumulative GPA of 2.5 throughout the completion of the contract, and maintain eligibility for student employment in accordance with university policies.
• Ability to attend all mandatory trainings, New Student Registration Days, and Ram Camp sessions throughout the summer and academic year.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in orientation, student leadership, event planning, or involvement in student organizations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written, oral, social media-based, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to discern student needs and respond in a caring, supportive manner
• Ability to articulate enthusiasm and support for all students within the campus community
• Outstanding interpersonal and community-building skills
• Ability to assess student and team needs during orientation and respond using sound judgment
• Knowledge and ability to complete assigned tasks thoroughly, appropriately, and in a timely manner
• Ability to be creative and bring new ideas and energy to the position
• Possession of strong organizational skills
• Ability to lead, mentor, and instruct a team of New Student Mentors.
• Demonstrated experience in, or aptitude for, orientation, student leadership, and event planning encouraged
• Ability to encourage others and actively participate in the campus community
• Models a positive, high-energy, and welcoming approach to New Student Programs and Orientation
• Ability to be discreet in handling confidential matters while complying with FERPA regulations
• Ability to adhere to all university and departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains reliability, accountability, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to attend all mandatory meetings and trainings
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting in an efficient manner.
• Ability to demonstrate a cooperative attitude while collaborating with a diverse student population
• Cultivates and maintains good working relationships with staff, faculty, and fellow mentors
• Ability to articulate passion and support for all students, honoring the diverse backgrounds and experiences represented within the student community
• Basic knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively using social media and digital platforms, including managing social media content for departmental projects
• Ability to learn and utilize university systems and technology to support Orientation programming

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Posting Open Date 08/20/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Posting Close Date 09/18/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

If you would like assistance with your resume, cover letter, or other application materials, please contact Career Services at careerservices@txwes.edu.

Application will remain open until filled, however, Priority Deadline for Consideration: Sept. 18. 2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your overall GPA?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average or higher?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you qualify for work-study funds?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

• • Please explain your previous involvement with TXWES Orientation and years served.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule (Student Employment Only)
• List of Three References

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Financial Aid Work Study Award Letter (Student Employment Only)