2021-22 SAM (hourly position) - Student Assistant Job at Miami University

Miami University Oxford, OH

Job Title:

2021-22 SAM (hourly position) - Student Assistant



Salary/Grade:

$8.80/hr - $9.65/hr



Job Summary:

Orientation and Transition Programs provides new Miami students with opportunities to learn about the campus community and to begin building social connections to better prepare them for their experiences as undergraduate students. Orientation and Transition Programs staff supports both the academic and social transitions of our newest Miamians. The Orientation Student Coordinators, also known as SAMs (SOUL Advisors and Mentors), work directly with the Assistant Directors of Orientation and Transition Programs to recruit, select, train, and mentor the SOUL team, along with planning and implementing August, January, and summer orientation programs. Support will also be provided by the Director, Graduate Assistant, and Program Associate in Orientation and Transition Programs.
A Note About OTP Revisioning
Orientation and Transition Programs is currently reviewing all orientation-related practices to ensure that we are best serving our incoming students. In particular, we are reviewing our summer orientation programs to consider how we can best support Generation Z students. Program logistics in the post-pandemic era are also being considered. Because of this revisioning process, 2021 – 2022 Orientation Student Coordinators will have the opportunity to give feedback, brainstorm new ideas, and aid in the implementation of a revisioned orientation program. This also means that the Orientation Student Coordinator position will require significant flexibility in terms of dates and practices.
Should you be offered and accept the Orientation Student Coordinator position, please discuss any summer 2022 plans (e.g., family vacations, other jobs/internships) ahead of finalizing those plans. We’ve got some exciting times ahead of us!
Terms of Employment
The Student Coordinator position is a one-year position beginning Monday, August 9, 2021 (move-in on August 8) and ending after the final summer orientation session in July 2021.



Essential Duties:
The mandatory commitments within the employment term for the Student Coordinator position include:
  • Preparation for Welcome Weekend & SOUL Training: August 9 - 18, 2021

  • Pre-Semester Support & Welcome Weekend: August 19 - 22, 2020

  • Recruiting SOUL applicants at Mega Fair: TBD

  • o an exception to this expectation would be a class conflict
  • January Orientation & SOUL Selection Support: January 10 - 23, 2021

  • Attend the NODA Region 7 Conference: March 2022

  • o TBD (typically a Friday – Sunday)
  • May SOUL Training and Summer Orientation: May 15, 2022 – July date TBD

  • During pre-semester weeks, and during Summer Orientation, Orientation Student Coordinators will work full-time -approximately 40 hours per week. During the fall and spring semesters, the Student Coordinator works in the office (213 Warfield Hall) for approximately 15 hours per week. During the spring 2021 semester, additional hours include evening interviews and evening/weekend EDL 290F class sessions. EDL 290F class sessions are unpaid, but Orientation Student Coordinators can receive up to one academic credit while serving as the Undergraduate Associate for EDL 290F. The position becomes full-time on Sunday, May 15, 2022 until the final summer orientation session concludes on a July date TBD.


    Minimum Qualifications:

    The Student Coordinator must have served as a Student Orientation Undergraduate Leader (SOUL), have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7, and demonstrate exemplary leadership ability. The Student Coordinator must intend to be enrolled for undergraduate courses at Miami University for the fall 2021 semester and continue as a student through the fall 2022 semester.
    The Student Coordinator must be in good standing with the Office of Community Standards and must maintain good judicial standing throughout their employment with Orientation and Transition Programs. The Student Coordinator is also required to abide by the Orientation and Transition Programs Student Leader Alcohol Policy (see next page for details) throughout the duration of employment. Qualified candidates possess strong communication and organizational skills, the willingness to confront conflict, and a commitment to inclusivity



    EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:
    Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
    As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223.




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