Training:

• Attend and actively participate in all Transition Mentor training sessions and retreats, as outlined below in Time Commitments.

Orientation:

• Assist with checking in approximately 170 students during each orientation program.
  
• Facilitate conversations about the transition to Wichita State University with new students and their families.
• Repond to fundamental questions about WSU and guide new students to key locations.
• Provide support during our SHOCKFEST welcome weekend.
• Work with interns and professional staff to prepare orientation materials and manage inventory for smooth orientation operations. 

Other Duties:

• Provide additional support to First-Year Program events such as Clash of the Colleges, Shocker State Fair and Mentor Meet-Ups.
• Serve as a positive role model, representing Wichita State University, The Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs, and the Transition Mentor program.
• Create a welcoming community for new students.
• Encourage and support full participation for new students in First-Year Programming.
• Demonstrate flexibility, dependability, responsibility, and punctuality consistently.
• Occasionally lift and carry objects weighing under 50 lbs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the criteria outlined below to be considered for position and remain eligible throughout the duration of employment:

• Current undergraduate student, enrolled in at least 12 credit hours. 
• Be in good academic standing with WSU, maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA throughout employment.
• Be in good conduct standing with the university at the time of application and throughout employment.
• Abide by State and University policies.
• Demonstrate willingness to grow personally and professionally.
• Ability to attend and successfully complete all training and commitments outlined in the next section.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sophomore through senior standing (in fall semester of 2026).

Transition Mentors will be compensated starting at $12.00/hr beginning in January 2026 after signing their contract and beginning Spring Training. 

In addition to hourly wage, Transition Mentors can also expect the following benefits from this role:

• Staff uniforms (jersey, backpack, nametag, and shoes)
• Additional orientation swag and accessories.
• Limited on-campus housing throughout the summer.
• Meals provided during summer Orientation sessions.
• Leadership and professional development opportunities through hands-on experience, training sessions, and netowrking with students, university staff, and other professionals.
• Be the face of WSU and share your love of Wichita State with all imcoming students and their families.

Skills You Will Gain:

• Leadership
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Professionalism
• Time Management
• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills
• WSU Knowledge

Training:

Training is organized as a class during the spring semester. Weekly training will be 3-5pm every Friday from January-May that classes are in session. Training is required of all new and returning Transition Mentors. Spring classes cannot interfere with TM training. 

 

Spring 2026:

Date:	Program:
January 10 12:00-5:00pm	Welcome Retreat Attendance is mandatory.
January 16	New Shocker Orientation Attendance is mandatory.
January Weekly Training	Training will be scheduled on Friday afternoons, from 3-5pm Attendance is mandatory.
April 10-11	TM Overnight Retreat Attendance is mandatory.
May 29	Orientation Retreat Attendance is mandatory.

Summer 2026:

Date:	Program:
June 4 | 7:00am-5:00pm	Freshman Orientation
June 12 | 7:00am-5:00pm	Freshman Orientation
June 15 | 7:00am-5:00pm	Freshman Orientation
June 20 | 7:30am-2:30pm	New Student Orientation
June 26 | 7:00am-5:00pm	Freshman Orientation
July 18 | 7:30am-2:30pm	New Student Orientation
July 20 | 7:00am-5:00pm	Freshman Orientation
July 28 | 7:00am-5:00pm	Freshman Orientation
August 3 | 7:00am-5:00pm	Freshman Orientation
August 8 | 7:30am-2:30pm	New Student Orientation
August 11 | 7:30am-2:30pm	New Student Orientation
August 13 | 7:00am-5:00pm	Freshman Orientation
August 14-16 | Various Times	SHOCKFEST

Fall 2026:

Date:	Program:
August 21	12th Annual Clash of the Colleges
September 25	3rd Annual Shocker State Fair
Various	Mentor Meet-Ups

*Transition Mentors are also expected to communicate regularly with their mentees throughout the fall semester via email and GroupMe.

Application Process:

Applications are currently closed and will open October 1, 2026.

Selection Process:

1. Application: All applications, references, and qualifications (GPA/full conduct review) will be reviewed by the Student Program Coordinator of First-Year Programs.

2. Individual Interview: After you submit yoiur application packet, selected applicants will be emailed to schedule a 20 minute individual interview throughout the month of November

3. Group Interview: Thoise who are selected to participate in the group interview will be contacted. The group interview is required for those wishing to move on through the selection process.

4. All applicants will be notificed of decisions by December 1.

5. Selected participants are invted to the Transition Mentor Banquet.

 

Questions?

Contact Kaelyn Hannah at (316) 978-3453 or kaelyn.hannah@wichita.edu.