Summer 2022 - IWS - KYCO, Student Ambassador

Responsibilities:

1. Peer Leaders (PLs) will provide support ot orientation programs for health professions students.  This includes direct one-n-one coaching of first year students and facilitation of orientation activities. 

2. Minimum expectations of the position include but are not limited to:  Participate and assist with the organization and implementation of orientation activities. Tasks may include:

   1. Assist with check-in of students

   2. Conduct campus tours/directional information to campus offices and facilities
   3. Respond appropriately to first year student questions
   4. Facilitate icebreakers, discussions, etc.
   5. Assist with equipment distribution
3. Assist with check-in of students
4. Conduct campus tours/directional information to campus offices and facilities
5. Respond appropriately to first year student question
6. Facilitate icebreakers, discussions, etc.
7. Assist with equipment distribution
8. Conduct on-campus tours of KYCO and UPIKE campus.

Preferred Skills:

• Attention to detail.
• Customer focused.
• Strong active listening abilities
• Public speaking
• Written & verbal communication
• Willingness to learn new things

Education/Skill Requirements:

• Good academic standing with no course remeditations
• Good KYCO judicial standing with no outstanding disciplinary or professional violations
•  Positive and enthusiastic attitude about UPike, KYCOM, and KYCO
• Ability to be reliable, responsible, relatable, confident, and flexible.
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge and use of Power point, Social Media & New Technology,

Work Schedule:

The priority work schedule will vary depending on need..  

• Sunday – Saturday: varies depending on workload

Work Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Heat
• Wetness
• Humidity

Physical demands included here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Walking and standing for long periods of time and the ability to occasionally climb stairs are required. 
• Reaching/handling
• Lifting up to 35 lbs

Career Competencies:  Please indicate the Career Competencies (NACE ’21) your position uses or student employees have the opportunity to grow in while in your position

 __ Career & Self-Development: Proactively develop through personal & professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths & weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities and networking to build relationships inside and outside the organization

__ Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization

__Critical Thinking: Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information

__ Equity & Inclusion: Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage & include people from different local and global cultures. Engage in anti-racist practices

__ Leadership: Recognize & capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals

__ Professionalism: Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of larger community and workplace

__ Teamwork: Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities

__ Technology:  Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals

Attend and actively participate in one day training. Actively work as a team member with other Peer Leaders, UPike staff and faculty. Must be available for the following dates:

Number of Positions:  5     Approximate # of hours:  20-30 

Supervisor:  Dr. Candice Stadler

Pay Rate:  $12/hr

Apply by uploading your resume and completing only the REQUIRED sections of the application.

Important Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students. Inquiries may be directed to the University of Pikeville Title IX Coordinator by calling 606-218-5344.