Welcome Week Leaders are responsible for creating a welcoming and inclusive environment during Welcome Week, which focuses on providing a quality transitional experience for new students. Welcome Week Leaders are responsible for preparing and staffing events during Welcome Week with significant responsibility for supporting program logistics and ensuring new students have a smooth and successful Welcome Week experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete Welcome Week Training from August 19 - 23 approximately 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily
- Provide programmatic support to the Welcome Week Programs as needed August 28 - September 2
- Support the attendance/check-in process at Welcome Week events
- Support event set-ups as needed
- Help new students navigate campus and events during Welcome Week
- Must be available minimum of 25 hours per week between August 19 - September 2
This position reports to Sam Glazer Hewson (Associate Director, Student Transition Experiences), Olivia Knodel (Assistant Director, Student Transition Programs & Special Populations), Jacob Reineking and Nadia Testut (Welcome Week Interns), and Orientation & Transition Experiences Professional Staff.
Position Qualifications
Qualifications
- Cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher
- Enrolled full time (13 credits) as a student through Fall 2024 semester
- Not planning to study abroad before September 2, 2024 and will not graduate prior to December 2024
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Demonstrated awareness of self and others
- Ability to think critically and be adaptable to situations
- Ability to work independently
Preferred Position Qualifications
- Prior campus leadership experience
- Strong organizational, customer service, and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality work along a specific set of deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively within a team and with supervisors
- Self-motivated and possesses a desire to work in a flexible team and focused atmosphere
Important Dates & Schedule
This role takes place from Monday, August 19 - Monday, September 2, 2024
Monday, August 19 - Friday, August 23: OL/PL Welcome Week Leader Training
Wednesday, August 28 - Monday, September 2: Welcome Week & Welcome Week Transfer Track
Please keep in mind that you will be scheduled for varying lengths of shifts during the dates of the role, which may include split shifts on a single day. This position will work minimally 25 hours per week and may work up to 40 hours per week. Some meals will be provided when working, which will be communicated in advance.
Compensation
Welcome Week Leaders will be paid $15.00 per hour including all training and assigned shifts.
Please keep in mind that you will be scheduled for varying lengths of shifts during the dates of the role, which may include split shifts on a single day. This position will work minimally 25 hours per week and may work up to 40 hours per week. Some meals will be provided when working.
Application
To apply for this position, please complete this application.