Student Worker, Lumen Scholars Program, Program Assistant - Campus Employment

Student Worker, Lumen Scholars Program, Program Assistant•

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Westminster, MD Posted:

Mar 10, 2026

Closes:

Apr 21, 2026•11:59

PM EDT Type:

PT No Benefits Salary Type:

Hourly Salary Range:

$15.00•$15.00

Position ID:

197914

About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates.

Job Description:

Job Title:

Lumen Scholars Program•

Program Assistant Effective Date:

03/09/2026 Reports to:

Director of Lumen Scholars Program Department:

Lumen Scholars Program Rate of Pay:

Maryland Minimum Wage FSLA Status:

Non-Exempt Location of Position:

Peterson Hall & Hill Hall, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157

Duration of Appointment:

August 24, 2026 to December 11, 2026

Schedule:

Schedule is at discretion of supervisor

Evaluation Procedures:

Student workers are evaluated on a continuous basis.

SCOPE:

The Lumen Scholars Program Assistant plays a key role in supporting first-year Lumen Scholars as they transition into college life and begin their journey in the Lumen Program. Program Assistants serve as peer mentors, connectors, and guides, helping new Lumens feel welcomed, supported, and grounded in place at McDaniel College. This role is designed for returning Lumen Scholars who are interested in leadership, mentorship, community-building, and experiential learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Embed Course Support Attend assigned Embed class sessions throughout the fall semester (T/Th 1-2:30 PM in BMC 118 with Dr. Mohamed Esa). Serve as a familiar and approachable peer presence in the classroom. Assist with class logistics or activities as needed in collaboration with the course instructor and Lumen Scholars Program leadership. Peer Support & Mentorship Act as a resource for first-year Lumen Scholars as they navigate the Lumen Scholars Program and the College at large. Be available to meet with students informally (individually or in small groups) to offer guidance, referrals, or encouragement. Help connect students to campus resources, opportunities, and events. Community Building Plan and host at least one social or community-building event outside of class time for your Embed section. Events may be coordinated in collaboration with the Honors Club or other student organizations. Funding for approved events will be provided by the Lumen Scholars Program.

SCHEDULE 3-4

hours a week

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College. Current Lumen Scholar in good academic and disciplinary standing. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Interest in mentorship, leadership, and community engagement. Reliable, approachable, and enthusiastic about supporting new students. Name of one McDaniel faculty or staff member who can serve as a reference.

Physical Characteristics:

This position requires the ability to attend in-person classes and campus events, communicate effectively with peers, and perform light physical activity such as walking across campus and carrying small event materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.

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