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YU Explore & Access Student Lead

Unit / Department: Student Success & Access Programs

Job Type: Leadership, Peer Leader Role, Programming

Eligibility: You must be eligible for work-study or international work-study to work within the Faculty of LA&PS. Please review the eligibility requirements for domestic students and international students to verify your status.

Number of Positions Available: 1 (number of positions are subject to budgetary approval)

Type of Position: Paid

Rate of Pay: $19.00 per hour

Employment Term: SU 2025, F/W 25-26

Hours of Work: SU: 15 F/W: 15

Job Description:

The YU Explore program serves all students in the Undeclared Major (UNMA) program by fostering the academic and organizational skills necessary for academic and personal success across all programs. Through group workshops, cohort-based consultation services, and community building events, the YU Explore & Access Student Lead promotes independent learning by working with UNMA students to develop university-level learning skills and strategies, enhanced self-awareness about themselves, and improved academic confidence and success. The YU Explore Program supports the mandate of York University by contributing to successful transitions to university, retention, engagement, and student academic and personal success. Under the direction of the LA&PS Student Success Team, the YU Explore and Access Student Lead is an upper-level student who is energetic and resourceful. They facilitate aid and support to UNMA students at York University. 

This position will also support LA&PS Access Programs in their development and implementation, bridging programs, specialized student support initiatives, student transition programs, peer mentorship, programs focusing on student leadership and development, and providing direct student support through one on one and group student success coaching.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 

Attend and participate in LA&PS Student Success Team trainings

Create and implement UNMA targeted support through a tailored communication plan

Coordinate and execute the recruitment, training, and development of volunteer YU Explore Peer Mentors

Conduct bi-weekly check-ins with all YU Explore Peer Mentors who are supporting UNMA students

Assist the Student Success Coordinator in the creation and delivery of YU Explore engagement programing

In collaboration with the Student Success Coordinator, create summer, fall, and winter engagement activities for YU Explore

In collaboration with the Student Success Coordinator, connect with campus partners to facilitate YU Explore programming

In collaboration with the Academic Advising team and Student Success Team, present and promote the YU Explore program at new student transition events (i.e. York Orientation Day, Winter Orientation Day, etc.)

Responsible for the marketing and promotion of the YU Explore program via communications/social media strategy (i.e. emails, Civitas, eClass, Instagram), in collaboration with the LA&PS Engagement Team, and campus partners (I.e. Vanier College Council, Ready Set YU, Career Centre, Learning Skills Services, Academic Advising, etc.)

Meet with Student Success Coordinator on a weekly basis

Build and monitor online learning communities for UNMA students. This may include, but is not limited to eClass, WhatsApp, Slack etc.

Be available to assist YU Explore Peer Mentors during office hours

Ensure the dissemination and collection of YU Explore assessment pieces, including but not limited to, York Orientation Day pre-surveys, event post-surveys, post-semester survey

Attend all Student Leader Connection meetings

Update and monitor the YU Explore webpage on the LA&PS Colleges website

In collaboration with Student Success Team, submit a year-end report for the YU Explore program by collating data collected through surveys, event attendance, YU Explore Peer Mentor engagement, post-event feedback, etc.

Assist the Academic Advising team with UNMA declaration nudge campaigns, as needed

Attend all necessary training sessions and meetings, as identified by the Student Success Team

Complete other duties as assigned

Student Learning Components:

As part of your experience, you will participate in Becoming YU, a program designed to support students in:  

Creating meaningful goals and objectives  
Recognizing the value of their personal, academic and professional experiences  
Identifying their competencies and skills   
Articulating their skills and experiences with confidence.

Becoming YU includes regular meetings with your student employment supervisor/coach for reflecting on your progress and getting valuable feedback. 

Qualifications:

Current and continuing undergraduate York student (we encourage applicants who have declared a major from the Undeclared Majors program or a current Undeclared Major student)

High academic standing

Previous relevant experience with peer mentoring, tutoring or other peer support at a post-secondary, preferably university level

Previous experience as a Peer Mentor is preferred

Previous experience in the YU Explore program is preferred

Must be work-study eligible

Must be in good academic standing and meet academic honesty policies and guidelines

 Skills  

Experience-based knowledge of effective study strategies and learning skills

Extensive knowledge of York University and LA&PS specific resources

Ability to liaise with campus partners including but not limited to: Learning Skills Services, Career Education and Development, and LA&PS Academic Advising

Sensitivity to and awareness of the academic support needs of students

Ability to work supportively with students in a confidential and professional manner

Demonstrated commitment to peer academic support and the value of post-secondary education

Demonstrate leadership ability

Excellent oral and written communications skills

Strong presentation skills

Some graphic design/artistic ability, marketing and/or communications background

Great attention to detail

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team

Eagerness to learn and take initiative

Knowledge of York’s services and resources for students

- Students who are a good fit for this position are dynamic, approachable, knowledgeable and open to learning about themselves and others. They will show high levels of emotional intelligence combined with excellent adaptability and organizational skills

Required Application Documents: Cover Letter, Resume

Applications for this position are currently closed, please contact acasup@yorku.ca if you have any questions.