WoW Leaders Application 2005 - Residential Life
The Division of Student Affairs and Residential Life at the University of Connecticut seek dynamic, diverse, and multi-talented student leaders to join our team. The WOW Captain will have the opportunity to serve as a student leader while enhancing human relations, communication and interpersonal skills, and serve as a role model while assisting in the transition of new students. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE RETURNING WOW LEADER AND NEW AND RETURNING CAPTAIN POSITION DESCRIPTION FALL 2015 Candidates must be able to demonstrate: Leadership potential and/or experience Full time student status Be in good academic (GPA requirement of a 2.5 at time of application) and disciplinary standing Have a good understanding and support the goals of Husky WOW Positive attitude and enthusiasm for UConn Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills Display a desire to learn about UConn, its programs, policies, and its community Ability to work effectively with a diverse team Must be responsible, confident, energetic, and dependable Must display a strong willingness to assist others Campus and /or community extracurricular involvement On-campus residency for at least one (1) semester Must have served as a WOW leader for one (1) opening weekend WOW CAPTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: August 26, 2015 through August 30, 2015 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Yanez at 860.486.0353 or [email protected] Attend and actively participate in all pre-WOW training sessions Attend and lead groups of new students through 3 days of Husky WOW programs and activities (during opening weekend – August 28th – August 30th) Maintain a positive attitude and serve as a positive representative of the University Prepare and decorate residence halls for the arrival of new students Return to campus early Provide consistent leadership and direction to Husky WOW Leaders in assigned residential area Work in conjunction with Residential Life professional staff to coordinate and complete performance evaluations of assigned Husky WOW Leaders Assist in the implementation of Husky WOW Leader training in August, including presenting educational sessions and facilitating team building exercises Other duties as assigned BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION Gain leadership and communication skills Help new students transition into college Serve as a role model $9.15 per hour stipend for WOW Leaders (money disbursed two weeks after the start of classes) $9.30 per hour stipend for WOW Captains (money disbursed two weeks after the start of classes) Become part of a UConn tradition Return to campus early and move into your residence hall space Meals will be provided during training & WOW activities TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Confirmation of GPA, residency and disciplinary standing WOW Captains and returning WOW leaders cannot accept additional employment or participate in any outside activities/commitments during the dates of employment. APPLICATION AND DEADLINE Please see the returning WOW Leader/Captain and new WOW Captain Application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11E0TEQ28XeeQu3IFXFaU9uxk0c6FErVZbrTm187X1WA/viewform Applications received by 5:00pm on Friday, May 1, 2015 will receive top priority with a closing date of Wednesday, May 6th to be considered for the returning WOW Leader or Captain position. It is the policy of the University of Connecticut to prohibit discrimination in education, employment, and in the provision of services on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era, physical or mental disability, or record of such impairments, or mental retardation. University policy also prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of a criminal record that is not related to the position being sought; and supports all state and federal civil rights statutes whether or not specifically cited within this statement.
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