Student Engagement Peer Mentors

A group of 7 Student Engagement Ambassadors, all wearing their signature black polo and fleece, stand at a blue Student Engagement table promoting ways to get involved.

Gain practical, hands-on experience leading group projects. Meet new people at networking opportunities across campus and throughout Buffalo. Attend leadership conferences and other professional development events.

Who We Are

Peer Mentors

The Student Engagement Peer Mentors are a select group of undergraduate students dedicated to fostering a culture of involvement and growth at UBuffalo. As a team, they connect students with professional development opportunities and offer mentorship to those seeking to enhance their campus engagement.

These student leaders serve as vital links between their peers and the resources offered by Student Engagement programs, guiding students toward leadership, service, and experiential learning opportunities.

Event Interns

Event Interns are a dynamic group of undergraduate students who play a key role in bringing campus events to life at UB. As a team, they promote and implement campus-wide events, creating meaningful experiences that enrich student life.

These student leaders gain hands-on experience in event planning and marketing while fostering connection and engagement within the campus community.

Schedule a Meeting

Our Student Engagement Peer Mentors are trained to find opportunities that will help you make the most of your time here at UBuffalo. You can schedule an appointment with a Student Engagement Peer Mentor online through the Navigate app

You will receive a confirmation email from Navigate with further instructions for your meeting.

Scheduling on Navigate

  1. Open the Navigate App
  2. Select "Student Life"
  3. Choose "General Questions - Badging & Micro-Credentials"
  4. Choose a date and time
Student Engagement Micro-Credentials

Get credit for being involved with the Developmental Experiences Micro-Credential and the Leadership & Development Foundations Micro-Credential! Schedule a meeting with a Student Engagement Peer Mentor to learn more about micro-credentials offered through Student Engagement.

Internship Opportunities

Peer Mentors

Help others get involved! The Student Engagement Peer Mentors work as a team to promote learning by engaging students in various professional development experiences and mentoring students looking to expand their involvement at UB. These student leaders build bridges between students and Student Engagement programs and act as resources and guides to students who are looking for leadership, service, and experiential learning opportunities. 

This is an unpaid, academic-year internship for undergraduates, in the Student Engagement office under the direction of the LEAD Coordinator of Leadership and Development.

Event Interns

The Student Engagement Event Internship is an opportunity to assist with the planning, marketing, and execution of large-scale campus events. Interns will support the Student Engagement office by coordinating logistics, managing on-site activities, and engaging with attendees to create memorable experiences. This role offers valuable professional development in event planning, communication, and teamwork, with flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules. Interns will participate in weekly staff meetings, training sessions, and skill-building opportunities to enhance their leadership and project management abilities.

This is an unpaid, academic-year internship for undergraduates, in the Student Engagement office under the direction of the LEAD Coordinator of Leadership and Development.

Become a Student Engagement Peer Mentor or Event Intern!

Applications for these unpaid internships are now open through March 3! Please note that there are two SEPARATE applications. You can access the application for the Student Engagement Peer Mentor position and the Student Engagement Event Intern position on UBLinked.

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University at Buffalo
150 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
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Phone: (716) 645-6469