PEAC and BOUND Mentor

MASP is now accepting applications for PEAC and BOUND Mentors. We are looking for students who exemplify MASP’s commitment to building a diverse and inclusive academic community for highly motivated students. PEAC isÌýplanned to take place in person on campus.

Check out the job descriptions below to learn more about the open positions!

Application

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Job Descriptions

MASP is now accepting applications for PEAC Mentors for Summer of 2026. We are looking for students who exemplify MASP’s commitment to building a community of students dedicated to advancing equity and belonging at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ.Ìý

Job DutiesÌý

  • Provide hands-on oversight and mentoring to a pod of students (including appropriate reporting and documentation)Ìý
  • Attend scheduled courses and study hours; provide learning assistance to studentsÌý
  • Live in the residence hall and attend scheduled dorm duty shiftsÌý
  • Help plan and participate in required community-building activities, community events, and recreational activities, including during the evenings and weekendsÌý
  • Attend weekly staff meetings with the mentoring team, program director, and instructional facultyÌý
  • Stay in regular communication with the mentor team, staff, and facultyÌý
  • MOST IMPORTANTLY: Uphold and model exemplary behavior consistent with MASP’s commitment to academics and communityÌý

Availability and TrainingÌý

  • Must be available to live and work full-time on campus from July 8-July 31, 2026Ìý
  • PEAC Mentors will be asked to commit their time fully to PEAC and refrain from other employment or class enrollment during the program (exceptions might be made for minor overlaps, but must be fully disclosed in the application and receive director approval)Ìý
  • Participate in 4 mandatory training sessions during the Spring 2026 semesterÌýÌý
  • Tentatively scheduled for Mondays from 6PM-7:30PM on March 2, March 23, March 30, and April 13
  • Participate in mandatory training July 8-July 10, 2026Ìý

CompensationÌý

  • PEAC mentors will be compensated $2100 (including training) and will receive free Room and Board during the programÌý
  • All mentors will be required to apply for summer work-study through their Buff Portal (but can still be hired if that request is not approved)Ìý
  • Of the 8 PEAC mentors, 2 will be designated as co-lead mentors with additional responsibilities and pay ($2500)Ìý
  • Lead mentors will ideally have experience in similar positions and will help coordinate training, scheduling, activities, etc.Ìý

The deadline to apply for a PEAC Mentor position is 11:59 PM, Friday, January 23, 2026.Ìý

If you have any questions about the position, you may email Dr. Kate Semsar (semsar@colorado.edu).Ìý
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Thank you for applying to be a PEAC mentor! We look forward to reading your application.Ìý
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MASP is now accepting applications for Bound Program Mentors for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are looking for students who exemplify MASP’s commitment to building a community of students dedicated to advancing equity and belonging at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ and who are available throughout the 2026-2027 school year.Ìý ÌýÌý
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Program DescriptionÌýÌý
MASP has two discipline-specific Bound Programs:Ìý

  • Combined Social Science and Arts & Humanities Bound
  • Science BoundÌý

Each Bound Program is a year-long program for first-year students who are interested in building a strong and inclusive community with students who have similar academic interests. Each program includes a 3.5-day Orientation program at the beginning of move-in week, two one-credit Bound-specific courses (one fall; one spring), and a weekend experience. Dates for these programming components are included later in the application.ÌýÌý
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Job DutiesÌý

  • Provide hands-on mentoring to a pod of students, including meetings outside of specific program timesÌý
  • Attend classes and provide learning assistance for the courses to Bound studentsÌý
  • Attend and lead some of the programming for the Orientation (during move in week) and weekend experienceÌý
  • Help plan and participate in community-building activitiesÌý
  • Attend regular meetings with director(s) to prepare for class and provide updates on studentsÌý
  • MOST IMPORTANTLY: Uphold and model exemplary behavior consistent with MASP’s commitment to academics and communityÌý

Availability and TrainingÌý

  • Must be available to attend all Bound programming and provide mentoring support to students throughout both fall and spring semesters in the 2026-2027 school yearÌý
  • Must be available to attend your assigned Bound course.Ìý
  • Must be available to attend all mentor training.Ìý

Qualifications & CompensationÌý

  • Must be a current MASP student.Ìý
  • Must have a major or minor in the division for which you would mentor. For example, if your major is in the Social Sciences, apply for the Social Sciences / Arts & Humanities Bound program peer mentor role. If you are unsure which division your major is in, you can find a list here: /artsandsciences/academics/degree-programs (choose your division from the list -- Arts & Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences)Ìý
  • $3000 for AY 2026-2027Ìý

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The deadline to apply for a Bound Peer Mentor position is 11:59 PM Friday, January 23, 2026.Ìý
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If you have any questions about the position, you may email us at masp@colorado.edu.ÌýÌý
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Thank you for applying to be a Bound mentor! We look forward to reading your application.Ìý

FAQs

Any current MASP students, except senior students who are graduating this spring/summer,Ìýare welcome to apply!
And yes, first-year students can apply as well.

Deadline

Friday, January 24th, 2025Ìýat 11:59PM