Student Director for New Student and Family Programs
The four Student Directors for
New Student & Family Programs (formerly Orientation Planning
Team), along
with the Assistant Dean and Coordinator for New Student & Family Programs,
the Graduate Assistant for New Student & Family Programs, and the Office of
Student Development staff, work collaboratively to plan and implement three programs
at Marquette University: Winter Orientation, SPARK, and New Student Orientation.
The Student Directors are critical members of the New Student & Family
Programs team, as they serve as an initial touchpoint for new students,
families, and student leaders.
Candidate Requirements
By
submitting this application, you give permission to the Office of Student
Development to verify your academic and disciplinary standing. Student
Directors are expected to abide by all city, state, and federal laws, and the Marquette
University Code of Conduct.
- Candidates must be full-time
undergraduate Marquette University students, studying in Milwaukee through
early September 2018.
- Candidates must be in good academic and
disciplinary standing at the time of their selection and throughout their employment with
New Student & Family Programs.
- Candidates should have a cumulative
grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
- Candidates demonstrate
experience leading peers at the college level.
- Previous experience with New Student & Family Programs is preferred, but not required.
Student Director Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the Coordinator, Assistant Dean, and Graduate Assistant for New Student & Family Programs, other members of the Office of Student Development Staff and other campus community members.
- Meet and communicate regularly with the Coordinator for New Student & Family Programs throughout the period of employment.
- Assist with implementation of Winter Orientation before the Spring Semester resumes.
- Assist with the planning and coordination of SPARK and New Student Orientation.
- Assist the Coordinator for New Student & Family Programs in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting candidates for student leader positions (100 total).
- Foster cohesion among all student leaders and fellow Student Directors.
- Guide a group of 25 student leaders through training and programs.
- Assist the Coordinator and Graduate Assistant in the development and implementation of training.
- Serve as a representative and ambassador of Marquette in a variety of settings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of New Student and Family Programs and Assistant Dean for New Student & Family Programs.
In addition
to these general responsibilities, each Student Director holds one specific role, outlined
here and assessed throughout the time of employment:
Student Director of Event Logistics: The Student Director of Event Logistics will be the leader in developing the large social events like Late Night at the Annex during SPARK, Mash Up, and Late Night events during Orientation. This person coordinates and assists with program set-up and tear down and serves as primary point person at large events. Specific skills include the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with external vendors regarding their products and services as well the ability to plan as large-scale events.
Student Director of Marketing & Media*: The Student Director of Marketing & Media works to create effective communication through the NSFP website, mobile app, social media, physical signage, and newsletters among all student staff members throughout spring, summer, and fall. This position requires creativity and diligence in forming a social media presence and brand for NSFP. The Student Director of Marketing & Media will work collaboratively with the other Student Directors to promote their projects to the campus and community. Specific skills include strong communication ability and enthusiasm about NSFP. This position includes staying employed through September to assist with Family Weekend and 2019 planning.
Student Director of Family Experience*: The Student Director of Family Experience primarily serves to coordinate and implement family programming during SPARK, Orientation, Family Weekend, and throughout the year. Projects include Walk-N-Talk tours, Family Socials, Parent newsletters, and Parent Chats. This position will work closely with the Coordinator and Assistant Dean to implement Family Weekend in late September. Specific skills include keen professionalism to help with families, ability to remain proactive, and problem-solving. This position remains employed through September to help support Family Weekend.
Programmatic Updates
SPARK 2018 is comprised of five 2-day sessions
in June and a 1-day session in August. New Student
Orientation will begin on Thursday, August 23. Student Directors will not be expected to work in July. Time Commitment
Some evening and weekend work is
required, especially during selection, student leader training, SPARK, and New
Student Orientation. Student Directors will hold regular office hours (established with the Coordinator) in in
the spring and in the summer as follows: Winter Orientation (January 14 - January 15) - approximately 5 hoursSpring Semester 2018 (January 16 - May 11) - 10 hours per week, except Spring Break
SPARK Season (May 14 through June 29) - 40 hours per week
OFF FROM JUNE 30 – JULY 29
Orientation Season (July 30 - August 26) - 40 hours per week
Wrap-up (August 27 - August 31) - 10 hours
*Extended employment for Student Director of Family Experience and Student Director of Marketing & Media (September 4 - October 5) – 5-10 hours per week
Application
Information
This application is due via Handshake with required
materials by Monday, November 20th at 11:55pm CST. To apply, interested individuals need to submit the
following materials:
-
Cover
letter:
Highlight experiences that make you qualified for the Student Director position
and what you would gain working with New Student &
Family Programs.
-
Resume: Feature your
employment history, involvement and leadership.
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Reference
List: List names, emails, phone
numbers and relationship information of two professional references.
- Ranking of positions: Rank the four Student Director positions in order of your preference, including a (200-word maximum) response to the question, “What position most interests you, and how do your skills and abilities align with that position?”