Position Overview – University of Hawaii at Manoa

The Fall 2022 ACE Peer Mentor Application is now closed.

The peer mentorship program works through ACE and gives juniors & seniors the opportunity to fine-tune leadership skills that will allow them to succeed in their endeavors beyond college. Peer mentors will be in assigned to groups of first-year students and act as a resource to help them acclimate to college life. Mentors should be dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing of their underclassman peers and posses a firm grasp on what it takes to successfully acclimate to UHM.

What do mentors do in the classroom?

What do mentors do outside the classroom?

Mentors are required to coordinate at least two out of class activities that promote engagement with the UH Mānoa campus and rapport building within the cluster. Each Mentor will have individual meetings with each student in their cluster at least once throughout the semester as a friendly check-in and rapport building session. Mentors are also expected to work in the office to help with the First Year Programs.

How do I apply?

Position Requirements

Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing by Fall 2022 (30+ credits)
Good academic standing
Intent on using own skill-set to assist others

Position Benefits

Mentors receive a $2,000-2,5000 stipend

Earn four credits in CAS 301.

Fulfill an O focus & upper division WI requirement