2018 Pack Leader Application
Completed Application Deadline: November 17, 2017 at 4:00p
Leadership Center, Suite 2067, 2nd floor of Reng Student Union
Position Description
Pack Leaders assist the Leadership Center with New Student Registration, Camp A-State, Preview Days, and other special events as needed. This group of student leaders assists new students and their families/guests make a smooth transition to A-State as well as planning and facilitating the Camp A-State program. In addition, the Pack Leaders work closely with the Leadership Center staff to represent campus engagement opportunities at Preview Days, campus tours, and other special events throughout the year.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Act as a positive representative of A-State.
· Welcome new students and guests to A-State.
· Teach new students A-State History & Traditions.
· Assist in creating short informative videos about life at A-State (videography skills NOT required).
· Explain academic opportunities, responsibilities, and procedures.
· Lead campus tours and highlight various aspects of campus life and services.
· Serve as a point of contact for students.
· Explain online procedures to students such as the schedule of classes, course availability, registration, etc.
· Plan, facilitate, and implement all aspects of the Camp A-State overnight extended Orientation program during the summer.
· Assist with all aspects of New Student Registration sessions, including but not limited to: creating participant folders, greeting guests, check-in during program days, lifting boxes, transporting materials around campus, moving chairs and tables, etc.
Characteristics of Pack Leaders
· Display strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills and the potential to develop these skills.
· Have a positive attitude, enthusiasm, & passion for A-State.
· Willingness to work with a diverse group of people and emphasize the importance of first year campus, academic, and/or community co-curricular involvement.
· Desire to take initiative, motivate/help others, have strong sense of responsibility, and have fun.
· Adhere to a strong code of ethics at all times.
· Exhibit leadership potential & willingness to develop leadership skills further.
· Demonstrate punctuality and professionalism.
Qualifications and Requirements of Pack Leaders
· Have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA as a continuing A-State student (including transfer work), and MUST maintain a 2.75 or higher GPA while serving as a Pack Leader.
· Have completed 25 credit hours by May 2018 and be enrolled in at least 12 credits for Spring 2018.
· Must have a minimum of one semester of school left upon the completion of the 2018 New Student Registration season.
· Must remain in good academic and judicial standing with the University throughout the tenure in the position, not violate the Student Code of Conduct, and conduct yourself in an appropriate manner both in person and electronically via the Internet (email, Facebook, Twitter, Vine, Instagram, etc).
· Attend the Pack Leader Training Sessions scheduled from 3-5p on the following dates. Pack Leaders have the option to enroll in UC 3012 (2 credit hours). Regardless of course registration, attendance is MANDATORY.
January 22, 2018, February 5, 2018, February 19, 2018, February 26, 2018, March 12, 2018, March 26, 2018, April 9, 2019, April 23, 2018
· Participate and attend all aspects of scheduled training sessions, retreat, New Student Registration Sessions, Camp A-State and optional events in which the Pack Leader indicates participation.
Salary & Benefits
· While the Pack Leader experience is an extremely rewarding leadership opportunity, it is not a position you should seek out for money. All payment information will be finalized and provided in the Pack Leader contract provided in January.
· Required t-shirts to wear during Leadership Center events are provided.
· Required bottoms (khaki, black, red, or other approved color) are not provided and must be approved by Leadership Center staff.
· Meals during New Student Registration & Camp A-State will be provided.
· Develop leadership, interpersonal communication, and social skills.
· Contact with A-State administrators, faculty, staff, and other students.
· Gain significant leadership experience while enhancing your opportunities for campus involvement, employment marketability, and career opportunities.
· It is important to understand that housing during the summer will not be provided outside of the Camp A-State dates. Please note if you are not able to make arrangements the night prior to New Student Registration to stay in or around Jonesboro for the NSR dates, you may want to consider not applying for this position.
Required Dates - *All Dates are subject to change*
Training Sessions: Each session is held from 3-5p on the following dates.
January 22, 2018, February 5, 2018, February 19, 2018, February 26, 2018, March 12, 2018, March 26, 2018, April 9, 2019, April 23, 2018
Required Pack Leader Date Commitments (all dates will be finalized in January):
April 9, 2018, May 23, 2018, June 4, 2018, June 11, 2018, June 18, 2018, June 25, 2018, July 16, 2018, July 26, 2018, August 6, 2018
Retreat Date to be scheduled for two days in May, and you will be notified at the start of the semester exact dates.
Camp A-State is scheduled in August. Exact dates will be provided during the Spring 2018 semester.
Application Process
· Paper Application – Completed application, resume, and references, must be turned in no later than 4:00p on Friday, November 17, 2017.
o Completed Application includes:
§ Information Page from Application (page 4 of application)
§ Responses to Essay questions – typed 12 point font
§ Resume
§ List of References: include name, contact information, employment title and relationship to you. Leadership Center staff will contact individuals for further information.
· Individual Interviews –After review of the written application, selected students will be notified by November 28, 2017 via the A-State student email account to participate in an interview. Interviews will be conducted on December 1, 2017.
2018 Pack Leader Application
Completed Application Deadline: November 17, 2017 at 4:00p
Leadership Center, Suite 2067, 2nd floor of Reng Student Union
Essay Questions: Provide 12 point font typed answers to the applicable questions to be submitted with your application. Essays should be no more than 200 words each. Be sure your name appears on all pages.
NEW APPLICANTS ONLY:
*All new applicants should provide answers to the questions below along with the information sheet included in this packet, the reference list, and personal resume.
1. Why are you interested in being a 2018 Pack Leader?
2. What are three pieces of advice you would give to new students at A-State? Please explain.
3. What is the most significant thing you have learned about yourself since starting college?
4. Why did you decide to attend Arkansas State University?
5. Incoming freshman students are required to live on campus. Explain the importance of living on campus during the first year of college.
RETURNING PACK LEADERS ONLY:
*All returning applicants should provide answers to the questions below along with the information sheet included in this packet, the reference list and resume.
1. How did being a member of the Pack Leader team enhance your college experience?
2. Due to the limited number of returning Pack Leaders selected, what do you feel you could contribute to the 2018 Pack Leader team? In addition, what do you feel you would personally gain that would be different from the previous year (s)?
3. Change is a part of life and our program is constantly evolving and changing in a variety of ways. Pick one aspect of the program that you would change or modify in some way and explain.
4. What additional time commitments will you be involved with during Spring and Summer 2018 (other organizations, leadership positions, job, etc.)?
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2018 Pack Leader Application
Completed Application Deadline: Friday, November 17, 2017, by 4:00 pm
Leadership Center, Suite 2067, 2nd floor of Reng Student Union
Name: ______
Hometown: ______High School: ______
Email Address: T- Shirt Size*:______
*Not used in selection process
A-STATE ID #: ______Cell Phone/Main Contact Number: ( ) ______
Major: ______Current Academic Classification: ______
Expected Graduation Date: ______Expected Hours completed at end of Fall 2017: ______
Transfer Student: Yes / No Other Colleges attended: ______
Are you in good Academic & Judicial Standing: ______Yes ______No Attended Camp A-State: ____Yes _____No
Current A-State GPA: ______Cumulative GPA: (Must have 2.75 GPA or higher): ______
*If Freshman put N/A
Please check one of the following and provide information:
____ I live on campus in a A-State Residence Hall (Name of hall: ______) ____ I live off campus
How did you hear about the opportunity to be a Pack Leader? (Please check all that apply)
___Daily Digest ___Social Media ___ Flyer on Campus ___A-State Staff/Faculty Member
___ Former PL (Name of individual)______Other: ______
By signing below you agree to the following terms:
· I understand that all documents to this application for employment are confidential and the property of the Leadership Center. I further understand that I will not have the opportunity to personally review or inspect any of these documents. However, in an effort to promote a valuable education experience and to improve interviewing skills, feedback concerning reasons for selection or non-selection will be provided at the applicants request, as permitted by law.
· I do herby consent to the release of my educational records to the Director of the Leadership Center, as needed, to confirm that I am enrolled as a full-time student at Arkansas State University, that I have a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average, that I am in good standing with Arkansas State University, and that I currently have no disciplinary actions against me.
· I wish to submit this application for the position of Pack Leader. I am aware of the responsibilities of this position as specified in the Pack Leader position description, and I fully intend to fulfill each one to the best of my ability if selected.
Arkansas State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status , or any other federally protected class in the provision of educational opportunities or benefits.
Arkansas State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap in the educational programs and activities which it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. Public Law 92-318; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-112, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, respectively. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University.
Inquiries concerning the Title IX and Section 504 and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, and the Office of Affirmative Action. Charges of violations of the above policy should also be directed to the Title IX coordinator and the Office of Affirmative Action.
Signature: ______Date: ______
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