IWS - Family Connections - Student Leader Trainee IWSFRSTYRSLDTR - Spring 25

This position is designed to allow students to receive training and participate in planning for a variety of Summer 2025 and 2025-2026 student leadership positions including GROWL Leader, First Year Success Leader, Second Year Success Leader, Student Ambassador, Resident Assistant, and Student Leader Council, GROWL Leaders will meet in-person January-April

Preference given to those applying by Jan. 30 2025

First Year Student Leader Trainee - 

• Communicate with training staff and peers regularly. (C, P, T)

  Attend and participate in all trainings required. (C, TW, P, CSD, CT, EI, L, T)

  Communicate with supervisor and work staff regularly. (C, TW, P, EI, L)

  Practice leading small group engagement activities. (C, P, CSD, EI, L)

  Research student programs from other institutions that may be implemented at UPIKE.(CSD, T)

  Assist in planning and hosting events. (C, TW, CSD, CT, L)

  Participate in teambuilding activities to develop a student leadership co-hort. (C, TW, CSD)

  Learn how to share your “UPIKE Story” with prospective students/families and fellow students. (C, P, L)

• Communication (C )
• Teamwork (TW)
• Professionalism (P)
• Career & Self Development (CSD)
• Critical Thinking (CT)
• Equity & Inclusion (EI)
• Leadership (L)
• Technology (T)

Preferred Skills: - Computer knowledge, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media and New Technology. - Attention to detail. - Strong active listening abilities. - Public speaking. - Written and verbal communication. - Student focused. - Willingness to learn. 

Relationships:  student worker will interact or communicate with Faculty, Staff, Parents, Students, Prospective Students, Campus Visitors

Qualifications

• Be a positive, enthusiastic, school spirited and motivated student
• Earn a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Have completed FS 102
• Be enrolled as a full-time student for Spring 2025 terms
• Behavior/Conduct records in UPIKE Housing and the Student Conduct Office will be checked when making hiring decisions. These records may or may not affect the final hiring decision.
• Campus knowledge and connections with staff and faculty
• Teamwork and interpersonal communication
• Effective communication and positive customer service

Work Schedule: 4 hours a month 

Computer Skills:  Word, Excel, Power Point, Social Media & New Technology

Work Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: • Noise • Light intensity * Heat * Cold * 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:  keyboarding • Reaching/handling • Stooping/kneeling • Pushing up to 20 lbs * Pulling up to 20 lbs * Lifting up to 20 lbs *Carrying up to 20 lbs

Number of Positions: 20 / 4 hours work per student per month

Pay Rate:  8.75

Supervisor:  Stephanie Stiltner

Location: ADM 2nd floor withing Student Success work areas (whole floor) 

To Apply, complete required sections on the application and upload your resume 

Questions? Please contact Stephanie Stiltner, Director of Family and New Student Connections, at stephaniestiltner@upike.edu or (606) 616-8407.

Application 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 admission of students. Inquiries may be directed to the University of Pikeville Title IX Coordinator by calling 606-218-5216.