About the role#
The Student Director (Involvement Leader) serves as a guide and resource for new students, helping them transition into the Illinois College community. You will act as a peer leader, building connections between new students and the broader campus. This role involves supporting the First-Year Experience and Transfer Student Experience programs while working closely with the Center for Student Engagement, Inclusion and Belonging (CSEIB).
What you'll do#
- Registration & Welcome: Welcome new students and families during Registration Days, lead discussion groups, explain academic procedures, and help new students navigate campus services.
- Welcome Week: Arrive early for fall training, which becomes your primary responsibility through the end of Welcome Week. You will lead student groups, facilitate team-building activities, assist with move-in, and manage event setup and teardown.
- Ongoing Support: Maintain consistent communication with your assigned student group throughout the school year. You will promote CSEIB events, arrange group gatherings, share personal experiences to assist with academic success, and refer students to campus resources as needed.
- Leadership & Development: Attend training sessions, participate in evaluation tools to track your performance, and model respectful behavior. You will support the CSEIB Programming Team by promoting and working at campus-wide events.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment at Illinois College.
- Completion of at least one semester by Summer 2024 and returning for Fall 2024.
- A minimum 2.0 GPA and good standing with the college (not on disciplinary or academic probation).
- A positive attitude, reliability, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Self-awareness regarding personal biases and a drive to be an inclusive leader.
- Commitment to follow college alcohol and drug policies, including a pledge to refrain from alcohol use before and during CSEIB events.
- A desire to serve as a role model and uphold the mission of Illinois College.
Location & details#
- Location: Jacksonville, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $13.00 per hour for events and registration days, plus a $500-$1,000 leadership award for training and Welcome Week participation. Includes early arrival housing and meals.
- Term: Rolling.
About Illinois College
Illinois College is a liberal arts institution founded in 1829. Based in Jacksonville, Illinois, the college employs over 500 people. It offers undergraduate degree programs with a focus on experiential learning and research. The institution prepares students for professional careers and service.
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