International students currently pursuing a Master’s degree at the FU Berlin are invited to apply for this new position as a peer mentor. As a peer mentor, you will offer support to international students, especially as they are starting their master’s degree programs at FU Berlin. Each peer mentor will lead two peer mentoring groups that meet once a month. These meetings will focus on building community for master’s students across disciplines at the FU Berlin and sharing each other’s experiences. The meetings are held in German or English and will take place online so that students who are not yet in Berlin can also take part.

As a peer mentor, you will receive related training and also be supported by the International Student Support Team of the Center for Academic Advising and Psychological Counseling. In addition to the group mentoring sessions, the International Student Support Team will organize topic-specific information events and short workshops based on the needs of the students participating in our mentoring program. Two positions are available and we look forward to your application.

Employment period: September to December 2024

Working hours: 60 working hours in total, approx. 3-4 working hours/week

Pay: Expense allowance of 840 euros (14 euros/hourly wage)

Your tasks:

• Conducting two online meetings per month with international students who are pursuing a Master’s degree at the FU Berlin and share your knowledge and experience as a student through open Q&A sessions
• Preparing for group peer mentoring sessions and addressing related follow-up tasks after each session
• Participate in the central orientation event for new students on October 1, 2024 (12.30-16.30)
• Participate in training and meetings with other peer mentors
• Participate in general information events for prospective and current international students to provide insights into student life

Who is eligible to apply:

• International students at FU Berlin, who have been enrolled for at least one semester in a Master’s degree program

We are especially looking for applicants who:

• Enjoy facilitating discussion and have an impulse to share information in inclusive, supportive, and accessible ways
• Are dedicated to supporting international students across the FU campus

Thrive when working independently as well as in larger groups