College of Southern Nevada

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:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
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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 hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

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 Peer Mentoring Program at CSN.

Serving as a campus resource, these trained 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.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Welcome new students and families to CSN 
• Assist with First Year Experience programming, orientation, registration events, and peer mentoring 
• Serve as a mentor to students new to CSN as assigned 
• Assist new students in navigating CSN and its resources 
• Participate and lead large and small group discussions at First Year Experience 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 
• Professionally serve the CSN Community by working with diverse student and family populations to welcome all guests and provide them with an effective transition into CSN
• Support other welcoming initiatives such as Welcome Back days, CSN Connections, and other events as assigned
• Attend all FYE Peer Leadership trainings 
• May assist with student outreach activities for various departmental initiatives 
• Interact with CSN students on First Year Experience Department’s social media pages 
• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications: 

• Positive attitude and public presentation skills 
• Completion of at least one semester (minimum) at CSN 
• Currently enrolled at CSN student in a Degree/Certificate program for the 2024–2025 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 an orientation 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 

Starting Pay: $14.00

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm up to 19.5 a week 

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent 

48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position all applicants must attach the following documents onto their application

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find 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. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm 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

06/30/2025

Note 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.