Pathfinders- Housing and Residence Life

Wichita State University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Wichita State University is seeking a student assistant to support Housing and Residence Life. The role is on-site, part-time, and compensated at $10/hour, with duties spanning administrative tasks and resident mentoring.

The Pathfinders will mentor residents, connect with campus departments, and help students with academic planning and engagement within LLC and surrounding groups. Training and weekly staff participation are required, with emphasis on communicating effectively with faculty and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at Wichita State University.
• Must maintain minimum GPA 2.5 during employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in formulating academic objectives concurrent with their interests and potential skill levels.
• Provide residents with information regarding registration, drop/add, and curricular requirements.
• Facilitate opportunities for residents to develop in learning styles, study skills, and test-taking.
• Facilitate review sessions, study hours, and other academic support activities for students on the floor.
• Establish and maintain relationships with students in the LLC to facilitate transition to university life and ensure academic success.
• Provide opportunities for developing skills in choosing an academic major and planning a career.
• Act as a referral agent by directing students to academic support services such as Academic Advising, Writing Center, Math Lab, and Student Success Center.
• Participate in training workshops; help run events; attend staff meetings; facilitate LLC educational programming monthly.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Wichita State University

Job description

Department

Housing and Residence Life

Campus Location

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type

Part Time

Pay

$10/hour

Work Schedule

work is performed on-site and inperson. Variable dependent upon class schedule

Export Compliance Requirement

No export control requirement.

Job Story

The Pathfinders’ position is a vital member of the Residence Lifestaff. Pathfinders contribute to residents' education by serving asmentors, role models, and academic resources, and by connectingthem with other key departments across campus. The Pathfinders willplay a key role in fulfilling the academic mission of the Housingand Residence Life department. It is important that Pathfindersdevelop and maintain open lines of communication with faculty andstaff involved in LLC and Housing and Residence Life. To achievethese goals, the Pathfinders must be actively engaged with studentsin their LLC and with various campus departments. This person willreport directly to the Assistant Director of Educational Engagementor designee. In addition, the Pathfinders will work closely withthe Assistant Director of Educational Engagement and the GraduateStudent for Educational Engagement.

Job Summary

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technicaltasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the studentassistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other studentsor provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Job Duties

Community Development Responsibilities

• Assist residents in formulating academic objectives concurrentwith their individual interests and potential skill levels.
• Provide residents with information regarding registration,drop/add, and curricular requirements.
• Facilitate opportunities for residents to develop in the areas oflearning styles, study skills, and test-taking.
• Facilitate review sessions, study hours, and other academicsupport activities for students on the floor.
• Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with students inthe LLC for the purpose of facilitating the transition touniversity life and ensuring academic success.
• Provide opportunities for developing skills in choosing anacademic major and planning a career.
• Act as a referral agent by directing students, when appropriate,to various academic support services such as Academic Advising, theWriting Center, the Math Lab, and the Student Success Center.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Participate in training workshops prior to the beginning of eachsemester and throughout the academic year.
• Help run events during Week Zero.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and one-on-ones.
• Facilitate LLC educational programming for residentsmonthly.
• Create and maintain one bulletin board in the building, changingit monthly.
• Provide assistance to, and communicate with, faculty, staffmembers, and LLC Coordinators.
• Become knowledgeable about academic services available tostudents and make appropriate referrals.
• Actively participate in LLC floor, university/college programs,and activities, and facilitate residents’ involvement with the sameprograms and activities.
• Work closely with the LLC Coordinators to build community andaccomplish academic initiatives.
• Work closely with the Assistant Director of EducationalEngagement and the Graduate Student for Educational Engagement toaccomplish residence life goals and to ensure that the interests ofparticipating students are integrated into the program.
• Serve as a liaison between residents in LLC and otherdepartments, specifically within the Division of Campus Life,Academics, and LLC Coordinators.
• Assume other responsibilities related to the LLC floor andresidence life programs as directed by the Assistant Director ofEducational Engagement and the Graduate Student for EducationalEngagement.

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a minimum of 6credit hours at Wichita State University.

Additional Requirements

• May carry a maximum academic course load of 16 hours during eachsemester of employment. Any exception must be approved in writingby the Assistant Director of Educational Engagement.
• Be available for training the week before move-in.
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5 duringthe period of employment.
• Attend and participate in one-on-ones with the Assistant Directorof Educational Engagement or designee.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• May not engage in additional part-time or full-time work, studentteaching, internship, or assistantship without prior writtenapproval from the Assistant Director of EducationalEngagement

Required Experience

This is specific to each position and department. See additionalrequirements and preferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a motivating interest in working with the students inShocker Hall.
• Have a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0scale.
• Be available to serve on the staff for two (2) consecutivesemesters (Fall & Spring).
• Have lived in a WSU residence hall for at least one (1)semester.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate acomputer and other office equipment including but not limited tophone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicatewith others and accurately exchange information.