Position Title: Summer Transition Program (STP) Leader
Reports To: Summer Transition Program (STP) Coordinator
Pay and Assignment Dates: Stipend of $450 (August 9-Aug. 15, 2024).
Job Purpose: The Summer Transition Program (STP) leader will participate in mandatory training and team-building prior to first-year students' arrival. The STP leader will serve as a peer counselor for first-year students. First-year students may be First-Generation, Pell-Eligible, and BIPOC students. The STP leader will help establish an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Reporting to the STP Coordinator, the STP leader will be responsible for a small group of first-year students who you will mentor, offer guidance to, and lead in small group discussions over five (5) days of the Summer Transition Program.
Essential Functions and Job Duties:
Attend training and team-building sessions that include academic support, social acclimation, and personal support.
Provide leadership and guidance to first-year students through individual meetings and small group meetings throughout the Summer Transition Program period.
Assist and participate with program social activities held at both indoor and outdoor venues.
Qualifications Education:
Required: High School degree or equivalent
Ability To:
Respect cultural differences and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.Communicate effectively in oral and written form. Speak, read, and write appropriate English.Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls.Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.Convey information in a timely manner.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Include:
Ability and desire to work with diverse populationsAbility to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet responsibilities.Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, tact and confidentiality.Strong planning and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities
Manuals and References:
Hornet - Student HandbookOEI Staff Handbook of Personnel Policies and Procedures
Equipment Used:
Computers and PrintersTelephone/Voice MailCopier
Working Conditions:
The functions of this position may involve some amount of time sitting and walking. Some amount of stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting, or carrying may be required.Contact with employees, students, and the general public. Normal office hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but additional hours beyond the normal workday, and nights and weekends will be required. Travel might be required for scheduled off-campus programming and events.
We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg's efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University. To apply please submit a University employment application and resume to: University of Lynchburg, Attn: Human Resources, 15012 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501, or email: oei@lynchburg.edu. The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.
The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer.
