Student - Navigator Peer Guides

The Navigator Program is seeking enthusiastic and dependable Peer Guides to support incoming students in Flight Planning classes for Fall 2026.

Compensation: $400 stipend

Position Responsibilities: Peer Guides play an important role in helping new students transition to university life. Responsibilities include:

• Serving as a resource for incoming freshmen on social, personal, and academic issues.
• Leading discussions and activities during Flight Planning classes.
• Helping new students and their families become familiar with university policies, procedures, campus resources, and student activities.
• Supporting the overall success of the Navigator Program.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants should:

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrate leadership and strong communication skills.
• Be responsible, reliable, creative, energetic, and self-motivated.
• Work well as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude and sense of humor.
• Understand and support the goals and philosophy of the Navigator Program.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, mentor new students, make a positive impact on campus, and gain valuable experience working with incoming freshmen.

Apply today and help new students successfully navigate their first year!

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that new employees are authorized to work in the U.S. US Immigration law protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin.

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email hr@newmanu.edu in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.