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SOAR New Student Leader

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508330
Division/Organization: Division of Student Life
Department: Center for the First-Year Experience
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: MIDDLETON BUILDING, WILLIAM S
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Customer Service, Hospitality, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 Our mission at the Office of Student Transition and Family Engagement is to understand and improve students' first year at UW-Madison. We are the campus leader and primary resource on the subject of student transition to the campus community. OSTFE supports students in self-reflection and active learning inside and outside of the classroom as they create the foundation for their Wisconsin Experience. We facilitate this process through a long-term inclusive strategy of intentional programming, on-going services, communication, and collaboration with faculty and staff.

Anticipated Start Date:

 May 15

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 August 29

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 20 Maximum: 40

Schedule:

 Spring Semester Trainings: 1-Day long training on April 19th - required
Required May Training: 40 hours/week May 15-May 29 (off May 26, Memorial Day)
SOAR Summer 2025: average 35 hours/week starting May 30-August 11th.
Exceptions: June 30-July 4 there is NO SOAR. July 7-11, less hours available due to virtual SOAR (~8 hours, optional), July 28-30 less hours available. Information disclosed during interview process.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $15.00

Number of Positions:

 22-24

Qualifications:

 - Enrolled as a full-time, undergraduate UW-Madison student through Fall 2025 semester. Graduating seniors are not eligible for this position.
- Current residence is a valid, United States address.
- Ability to work in-person for the full duration of the position. Second jobs, a summer class or other commitments cannot conflict with job duties. They must be disclosed and approved by the supervisor prior to accepting the employment offer.
- Must be in good standing academic and non-academic with the University at the time of application, hire, start of employment, and through the duration of employment. All non-academic misconduct will be reviewed for employment consideration.
- Comfortable with frequent and infrequent movement- i.e. leading students between SOAR locations, moving across campus, and/or being in one area during a designated time.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Written and verbal (public speaking) communication skills
- Well organized, punctual, have reliable attendance, and stay flexible on the job
- Ability to stay professional and positive while working in a high-energy, fun, fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management skills
- Must have great teamwork skills; ability to work cooperatively with interns, peers, and professional staff; desire to build positive relationships
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with diverse populations
- Be adaptable to change

Position Summary/Job Duties:

- Welcome new students and guests to SOAR programs by providing excellent customer service; Be accessible throughout the sessions by answering questions and assisting participants with their needs
- Support daily logistics (check-in, wayfinding, giving program instructions, mingling, etc.) of the SOAR program to ensure a seamless experience for campus partners, students, and guests
- Facilitate small group discussions with 14-25 new students on UW-Madison’s academic and campus culture
- Lead ice breaker activities and create a sense of community for students at SOAR
- Serve on panels and speak to incoming families in a question and answer format (public speaking in front of 300+ people)
- Engage with new students through social evening programs and at the Bakke Recreation Facility
- Support the SOAR Interns throughout the Student Evening Program for Freshman SOAR
- Support the campus partner presenters of the Parent/Guest sessions by timing presentations, answering questions, and sharing your student experience during the presentation as needed
- Other duties as assigned
OSTFE Support
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource for the campus community, representing the university and OSTFE values and mission
- Optional work opportunities for other OSTFE initiatives i.e. Family Weekend, Transfer Transition Program Events

Physical Demands:

Comfortable with frequent and infrequent movement- i.e. leading students between SOAR locations, moving across campus, and/or being in one area during a designated time.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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