Charleston, South Carolina, United States · On-site
The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing y…
Skills: Public Presentation, Communication, Student Engagement, Outreach, Social Media Content Creation
Charleston, South Carolina, United States • On-site
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Peer Leaders support first-year students by providing guidance on campus resources and assisting with the transition to college life. They engage students through social media, the CANVAS portal, and various orientation and registration events.
Applicants must be currently enrolled CSN students in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3. They must have completed at least one semester at CSN and be available during the summer months.
The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at [email protected] or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.
For Semester/Term: Summer 2026
Hiring Department: First Year Experience
Supervisor: Nicholas Snead
Location: West Charleston Campus
Work Hours per week: up to 20.0
Hourly Rate of Pay: $14.00
First Year Experience (FYE) Peer Leaders support the efforts of all First Year Experience & Student Success Initiatives beginning with FYE Registration/Enrollment events and the FYE Student First Stations at CSN.
Serving as a campus resource, our trained FYE student workers are knowledgeable about the CSN college experience, assist new students in their transition to CSN, and provide continuous engagement and connections with students throughout the first year. They are trained experts in the first-year student journey at CSN, having a broad understanding of the variables that may positively or negatively affect a first-year student’s experience. FYE Peer Leaders represent the diversity of the CSN community in experience, interests and ideas. FYE Peer Leaders aid in the student development of personal, social, and academic skills for success, and they report to the Coordinator of Orientation and Director of First Year Experience. Our services benefit CSN students and staff.
Welcome new students to CSN.
Assist new students in navigating CSN and its resources.
Participate in the FYE Homeroom portal on CANVAS.
Interact with CSN students on First Year Experience Department’s social media pages.
Participate in large and small group discussions at First Year Experience Events.
Support other welcoming initiatives such as Welcome Back days, CSN Connections, and other events as assigned.
Conduct outbound phone calls to new CSN students to provide general assistance and referrals as necessary.
Assist with First Year Experience programming, orientation, and registration events.
Support Students First Stations throughout the academic year to assist new students with completing CSN applications, scheduling appointments for academic advising, providing resource awareness, and assisting enrollment efforts.
Prepare event materials.
Attend all FYE Peer Leadership trainings.
Assist with social media content creation.
Other duties as assigned.
Positive attitude and public presentation skills.
Completion of at least one semester (minimum) at CSN.
Currently enrolled as a CSN student in a Degree/Certificate program for Summer 2026 or 2026-2027 Academic year.
Must have good communication skills and ability to engage with students, parents, families, and CSN staff.
At application, must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 or greater; to remain a peer leader must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Free from major time commitments during summer (May through August).
Concern for others and ability to interact well as a member of a team.
Exempt
NoFull-Time Equivalent
50.0%Required Attachment(s)
To be considered for this position, you must upload the following documents to your application:
1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) –
2. Copy of Academic Schedule
CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. To prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59pm the day prior to the position close date.
For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.
CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.
Posting Close Date
07/27/2026Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.
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