Lion Leader Coordinator, Student Employee

Lindenwood University•Jasper, IN

3d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The lion leader coordinator, student employee is essential to student success. Throughout New Student Orientation (NSO), the lion leader coordinator contributes to the intellectual and personal growth of new students by offering insight and support before and during the first week of classes and facilitating positive interactions among families and first-year students. Lion leader coordinators lead the lion leaders and are trained to guide new students through important aspects of their transition to Lindenwood University’s academic and student life.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University
Good academic and financial standing with the University
Must be available to attend all anticipated dates of employment
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
Critical thinking skills
Conflict resolution skills
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to assist with student move-in and/or event setup
Adequately mobile to travel around campus
Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Responsibilities

Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
Co-leads and manages a team of lion leaders through summer and fall NSO programs by providing guidance, feedback, and support
Co-leads students through NSO group informational sessions to help them work through their fears, develop important skills, and understand the rigors of college life; leads students and lion leaders through social programming
Organizes and conducts lion leader training sessions
Serves as the primary point of contact between orientation leaders and University staff, ensuring clear and effective communication
Coordinates logistics for orientation events; schedules lion leaders for orientation events
Assists incoming students and family members with move-in; answers students’/families’ questions during orientation-related activities
Completes all employment paperwork and required online training prior to lion leader training; attends lion leader trainings and participates as a positive team member
Assists with various informational and social events throughout orientation-related activities
Contributes energy and excitement to the lion leader team; maintains an inclusive and welcoming environment for incoming students
Maintains timely attendance for all shifts, sessions, and trainings prior to and throughout orientation-related activities
Makes referrals to appropriate resources and communicates with staff throughout orientation-related activities
Job may require other duties as assigned.