Navigate your first year at UA with the support of mentors who utilize their experiences to answer questions, support your success, and share advice. Navigators are available for walk-in meetings and scheduled appointments on Monday through Friday from 10 AM – 4 PM. Connect with a Navigator today!
Contact the Navigators
Reach out to the Navigators to schedule an appointment or ask your questions by scheduling an appointment, calling, or visiting the office.
Become a Navigator
Become a Navigator of the first-year experience by serving as an ambassador for UA First! As a Navigator, you’ll play a key role in supporting first-year students and shaping their transition to college life. Navigators conduct outreach calls, represent First Year Experience at various marketing events, host weekly walk-in hours, plan and lead tabling events, and assist with office communication efforts and monthly programs. Use your own college journey to help empower new students as they navigate their first year at UA!
Expectations and Position Responsibilities of Navigators
- Host at least four office hours per week at a set schedule. These hours will serve as walk-in times for a student to visit the office without an appointment and a time for navigators to conduct outreach calls to students who might need guidance.
- Host Welcome Week Information Stations in the first week of fall and spring classes.
- Maintain regular communication with UA First.
- Plan and host “Meet the Navigators” tabling events to market the team throughout campus.
- Attend monthly team meetings for professional development, discussion, and brainstorming new initiatives.
- Support and attend FYE associated events throughout the semester such as Get on Board Day, Class Presentations, FYE Fridays and other promotional opportunities.
Skills and Qualifications
- UA Undergraduate Student: Must have completed at least one semester at UA and be enrolled at UA as an undergraduate student for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Mentorship: Must be willing to share experiences and advice and be passionate about supporting new students.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to connect with first-year students, conduct outreach calls, and represent FYE at events.
- Self-Starter: Proactive and dependable, able to work independently, complete tasks without supervision, and take initiative.
- Professionalism: Represent UA First with integrity and professionalism in all interactions, maintaining a positive and welcoming image of the office.
- Organization: Ability to manage schedule, plan and execute events, and stay on top of deadlines for events, meetings, and office hours.
- Leadership: Serve as a positive role model, providing guidance, sharing experiences, and encouraging student involvement.
- Knowledge of Campus: Familiar with UA’s campus, student resources, organizations, and able to confidently refer students as needed.
Timeline & Commitment
- Application due: April 7, 2025 at Noon
- Interviews: April 15 – 18, 2025 for select applicants
- Spring Welcome Meeting: Friday, April 25, 2025, at 3 PM
- Mandatory Navigator Retreat: August 19, 2025 from 9 a.m. – Noon.
- Monthly Staff Meetings: Schedule determined when Navigators are selected.
- Weekly Office Hours: 4 – 6 hours per week on a set schedule for fall 2025 and spring 2026.
Compensation
- An hourly rate of $8 will be provided for weekly office hours