FYE and Transition Leadership Positions

Mentor, Inspire, Excite!

Are you eager to support students making the transition to McDaniel College? Consider applying to be a part of our incredible FYE and Transition team!

Local Leader Program

McDaniel Local is a summertime, two-day, one night event that provides new students with an introduction to the campus and wider community. Local Leaders are a highly energetic, committed team who run these life-changing pre-orientations each June and July. They serve as mentors who positively impact and inspire our newest Green Terrors.

A month-long commitment, Local Leaders move onto campus for training a week before the first Local session and remain on campus throughout the weeks when Local sessions run.

Local Leader job description

Local Leaders serve as mentors during the McDaniel Local Program Local Leaders in Action

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Why apply to be a Local Leader?

Someone should apply to be a local leader because it is a great opportunity to learn more about campus and help ease the anxiety of new students. It is extremely rewarding to know that I was able to make this big change just a little bit easier for our new students!

Josie Otremba, Class of 2027

Peer Mentor Program Peer Mentors serve as leaders during NSO (New Student Orientation) and throughout the FYS (First-Year Seminar).

The Peer Mentor Program consists of a team of student leaders who share a love of McDaniel College. A semester-long commitment, these dedicated, driven student leaders provide academic, personal, and social support for students transitioning to the McDaniel College community. They are called to inspire and excite new students.

There are three Peer Mentor positions: FYE Coordinator, Peer Mentor, and Transfer Peer Mentor.

FYE Coordinator Position Peer Mentor Position Transfer Peer Mentor Position

Peer Mentors serve as leaders during NSO and throughout the FYS Peer Mentors in Action

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Meet Three Peer Mentors on the Hill Green Terrors don’t let other Green Terrors go unsupported.

Of all the people you’ll meet in college, a peer mentor can best guide you through the real student experience. McDaniel’s peer mentors support you in your first year (and beyond) and during your First Year Seminar.

As current students, they can share advice ranging from when to use the STEM Center, the trendiest events, and just how does campus laundry work, again?

Meet three Peer Mentors

What did you gain from being a part of the Peer Mentor Program?

The peer mentor program gave me the opportunity to help a class of incoming freshman experience the best of McDaniel College.

Joe Burton, Class of 2026

FYE Coordinator

FYE Coordinators are leaders in the Peer Mentor Program and work closely with the Associate Director of the FYE and Transition Programs. They offer oversight and drive the training and implementation of the entire Peer Mentor Program. They model and foster an inclusive environment that teaches peer mentors how to help new students develop strong identities as McDaniel community members.

Peer Mentor

Peer Mentors serve as the true “boots on the ground” for the FYE. Starting a few weeks before the fall semester, Peer Mentors tirelessly train and proactively prepare for the arrival of new students at NSO. Throughout the semester, they equip new students with knowledge and skills that support the successful transition to college life.

Transfer Peer Mentor

Transfer Peer Mentors focus solely on the unique needs of transfer students. Starting a few weeks before the fall semester, Transfer Peer Mentors tirelessly train and proactively prepare for the arrival of new transfer students at NSO. Throughout the semester, Transfer Peer Mentors serve as knowledgeable resources and social support systems for our students transitioning to the McDaniel College community from two-year or other four-year schools.

Questions about the opportunities that abound within the FYE?

Contact Lisa Lebo, Associate Director of the FYE and Transition Programs