First Year Fellow

What is a First Year Fellow?

First Year Fellows (FYFs) are student leaders who serve in residential colleges that support students with the academic transition to college, assist with general academic planning and advising questions, connect students to campus resources, and serve as an academic peer mentor.

Full Position description: First Year Fellow

Lead First Year Fellow is an internal position. They are student employees who have been promoted from First Year Fellow. The lead role is responsible for managing a team of FYFs and have significant oversight in the day-to-day operations of the FYF program. Only current First Year Fellows are eligible for this position.

Full Position description: Lead First Year Fellow

Explore Opportunities by College

We're hiring First Year Fellows! If you're interested in becoming a First Year Fellow and meet the qualifications for your college or school, we encourage you to apply. Explore the information below to see what experiences, skills, and interests may be a good fit for each college.

What we're looking for:

  • Completion of Organic Chemistry I and II
  • Research, clinical, or hands-on experience
  • Strong campus involvement
  • Strong communication and mentoring skills

Helpful experience:

  • Experience supporting students from different backgrounds
  • Knowledge of academic and career pathways

As a Fellow, you may help students:

  • Explore academic and career options
  • Connect with campus opportunities and resources
  • Navigate their transition to college

What we're looking for:

  • Involvement in business-related clubs or organizations
  • Leadership, internship, or professional experience
  • Strong connections within the Miami Business School community
  • Professionalism and strong communication skills

Helpful experience:

  • Knowledge of internships, career resources, and professional opportunities

As a Fellow, you may help students:

  • Explore internships and career opportunities
  • Prepare for interviews
  • Connect with business organizations and resources

What we're looking for:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build connections and collaborate
  • Creativity and willingness to think outside the box
  • Involvement in communication-related activities

Helpful experience:

  • Knowledge of student organizations, internships, and professional opportunities

As a Fellow, you may help students:

  • Get started on projects
  • Stay organized and work with peers
  • Explore opportunities within communication

What we're looking for:

  • Interest or experience in education, leadership, mentoring, or human development
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience working with students or diverse communities

Helpful experience:

  • Mentoring, teaching, or leadership experience
  • Knowledge of school resources and professional opportunities

As a Fellow, you may help students:

  • Navigate academic and professional resources
  • Connect with organizations and opportunities
  • Adjust to the college experience

What we're looking for:

  • Involvement in musical groups, performances, or student organizations
  • Creativity, discipline, and dedication
  • Strong collaboration skills

Helpful experience:

  • Knowledge of auditions, performances, events, and music resources

As a Fellow, you may help students:

  • Find performance and audition opportunities
  • Connect with music organizations and resources
  • Get involved within the Frost community

What we're looking for:

  • Experience with AutoCAD, Rhino, or Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong design or architecture portfolio
  • Creativity and attention to detail
  • Strong organization and time-management skills

Helpful experience:

  • Studio experience
  • Connections with faculty or architecture professionals

As a Fellow, you may help students:

  • Navigate studio coursework
  • Explore internships and professional opportunities
  • Connect with architecture resource

What we're looking for:

  • Involvement in engineering organizations or projects
  • Research or hands-on engineering experience
  • Strong academic performance
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

Helpful experience:

  • Knowledge of engineering internships, research, and student organizations

As a Fellow, you may help students:

  • Navigate challenging coursework
  • Find research and internship opportunities
  • Connect with academic and professional resources

What we're looking for:

  • Interest or experience in marine, atmospheric, environmental, or earth sciences
  • Research, laboratory, fieldwork, or hands-on experience
  • Curiosity and enthusiasm for scientific discovery

Helpful experience:

  • Knowledge of research, field experiences, internships, and student resources

As a Fellow, you may help students:

  • Connect with faculty and research opportunities
  • Explore internships and field experiences
  • Find academic resources

What we're looking for:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professionalism and a positive attitude
  • Ability to work well with others

Helpful experience:

  • Public speaking or presentation experience
  • Involvement in health-related activities or organizations

As a Fellow, you may help students:

  • Connect with academic and professional resources
  • Explore opportunities within nursing and health studies
  • Become involved in the school community

Information Sessions

All those looking to apply for a First Year Fellow position for the upcoming academic year must attend an information session. In this session, you will learn about the position and have an opportunity to ask any questions about the application process and position.

Dates and Details

Date
Time
Location
Monday, September 21 6:30-7:30 p.m.  Florence Hecht Great Room
Tuesday, September 22 6:30-7:30 p.m.  Eaton Classroom 148
Wednesday, September 23 6:00-7:00 p.m. Grove Great Room
Thursday, September 24 6:00-7:00 p.m. Lakeside Village Auditorium
Tuesday, October 6 4:30-5:30 p.m. Lakeside Village Pavilion
Wednesday, October 21 4-5 p.m. Zoom, Passcode: APPLYHRL
Meeting ID: 950 7417 9412
Monday, November 2 5-6 p.m. Lakeside Village Auditorium
Thursday, November 5 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zoom, Passcode: APPLYHRL
Meeting ID: 966 1654 4018
Tuesday, November 10 4-5 p.m. Shalala Student Center Activities Room North

Optional Events

Date Time Location
Wednesday, October 14 | Student Employment Fair 4-6 p.m. Centennial Village Bridge
Wednesday, November 18 | RA and FYF Candidate Social* 7-8:30 p.m. Hecht Great Room

These optional events are open to all candidates, but do not replace required attendance at one of the mandatory information sessions.

*There has been a date, time, and location change for this event.

How do I Apply?

After attending a mandatory information session, candidates will receive a personalized email to the application form and further instructions. All application submissions will be due one week from time instructions are given.

Questions?

Matt McCabe, Assistant Director of Residential Education, Department of Housing and Residential Life, manages the First Year Fellows program. Matt can be reached at m.mccabe@miami.edu.


  Interest Form

Are you thinking about becoming a FYF but are not ready to apply yet or is the application currently closed? Complete this interest form so we can keep you informed about the selection process.

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