About the role#
The IAP Scholars Cohort Manager serves as the primary representative and advocate for their graduating class within the Ithaca Achievement Program Scholars Program. This role focuses on fostering community, increasing engagement, and communicating the needs and ideas of peers to the Unity Center and the IAP Scholars Advisory Council. You will gain experience in leadership, advocacy, and professional communication while supporting the well-being of your cohort.
What you'll do#
- Serve as the primary representative for your graduating class cohort.
- Build community and strengthen connections among cohort members.
- Plan and implement one cohort-exclusive event per month during the academic year.
- Promote participation in IAP Scholars Program initiatives and events.
- Serve on the IAP Scholars Advisory Council and attend monthly meetings with the Program Director.
- Collect and communicate cohort feedback, concerns, and recommendations.
- Collaborate with Unity Center staff and other Cohort Managers.
What you'll need#
- Be a current IAP Scholar in good program and academic standing.
- Be enrolled and on the Ithaca College Ithaca Main Campus for the full academic year.
- Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to commit to the full academic year.
Location & details#
- Location: Ithaca, New York, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Time Commitment: Approximately 3 to 5 hours per month.
About Ithaca College
Ithaca College is a private higher education institution based in New York. Founded in 1892 as a music conservatory, the school now offers over 90 majors and 70 minors across five distinct schools. It maintains a staff of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. The college emphasizes liberal arts education and provides small class sizes for its students.
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