Hourly Pooled - Saddle Up Poke Pack Leader

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Campus Community! Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today! At the University of Wyoming , we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. JOB PURPOSE: Student Success & Graduation is excited for Saddle Up 2026! It takes many student employees to make the week a success. This posting is for the Poke Pack Leader position. Within this application, you will be able to indicate your interest in additional student employment within Student Success & Graduation, such as a Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) Leader during Saddle Up. Students in these positions receive a competitive hourly rate of pay, with opportunities to earn overtime pay. Poke Pack Leaders and PASS Leaders will be hired for a training in the spring, three training dates in August, and the week of Saddle Up. Most student employees can expect to work roughly 100 total hours throughout trainings and the week of Saddle Up. This application will take about 15 minutes to complete - we recommend you use your UW email while applying. Once you have submitted it, we will reach out to you to schedule an interview via the email provided in your application. Please respond to the scheduling email within one week to schedule your interview. If we do not hear from you within a week, we will assume you are no longer interested in any of the above listed positions and will remove you from consideration. We look forward to getting to know you through this process! Please feel free to reach out to project leader, Abby Markley at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Requirements

• Education: Post high school education in process.
• Other requirements: Excellent communication and people skills.
• Candidates selected for this position will undergo a thorough reference and background check, which must be completed successfully prior to a formal written offer for employment. All verbal offers for this position are contingent upon the successful completion of all background and reference reviews.
• Complete the online application and be sure to upload the following for a complete application: resume containing contact information for four work-related references.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to a group of new students, serve as a point of contact for students transitioning to UW.
• Lead small group through exercises in real-world experiences in an academic setting including feedback on coursework and exams, fitness and wellness time, college connection time, study time and essential skills session.
• Join students in various skills and activities throughout Saddle Up and provide support as needed
• If desired, serve as a PASS Leader by helping students learn course materials through facilitating group work, attending core course lectures and holding PASS sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees