Remember, all applications are due January 18th 2013 at 5PM!
Community Facilitator More information... Apply Now! Orientation Leader More information... Apply Now! Neighborhood Representative More information... Apply Now! Orientation Central Staff More information... Apply Now! RLCA Executive Board Member More information... Apply Now! National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference Volunteer
The National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference is a five-day conference for all 28 Jesuit Universities throughout the United States. This conference is designed for student leaders to prepare for their leadership positions with other students. A different Jesuit University hosts the conference every summer. In October 2011, Santa Clara University won the bid to host the NJSLC conference in summer 2013 with the theme, Contemplatives in Action: Leaders in a Globalizing World. Student volunteers are needed to help the entire duration of the conference by providing assistance to the main committee and facilitating direction to visiting Jesuit student leaders and staff. NJSLC student volunteers will have a unique experience in developing relationships with student leaders from Santa Clara and other Jesuit universities across the country. Volunteers will be required to be on campus (tentatively) from Saturday, June 22-Thursday, June 27, 2013) Student Ambassador Info Sessions
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Community Facilitators (CFs) are residential peer educators who serve as student members of Leadership Teams in Residential Learning Communities (RLC). The CF position has been designed to support the University Strategic Plan and the Jesuit philosophy for integrated education. CFs contribute to the development of a community of scholars in their respective RLCs by assisting the academic and personal development of residents, and by promoting and supporting an inclusive environment in which differences are thoughtfully explored. Additionally, CFs are expected to know and uphold University policies and community standards, work collaboratively to build community, be available to mentor students, and encourage responsible citizenship in the RLC and on the SCU campus.
Orientation Leaders work with a broad range of students, staff, and faculty on projects and programs related to freshmen and transfer student Orientation and Welcome Weekend to create a cohesive experience for new students and their families. Orientation Leaders act as an ambassador for Santa Clara University by actively promoting and supporting the mission and values at all times; Serve as a guide, mentor, and role model to new students; Welcome and communicate community expectations and values to new students, parents, and their families; Assist with all programs associated with Summer Orientation, Transfer Orientation, and Welcome Weekend; Serve as a Community Facilitator during Summer Orientation sessions.
Neighborhood Representatives are residential peer leaders who serve as student members of the staff team and work closely under the direction of the Area Coordinator and Assistant Area Coordinator. The Neighborhood Representative position has been designed to support community development and to provide an upper-class student presence to liaison between the students in their respective building and the community staff. Neighborhood Representatives contribute to the development of a community of scholars in their respective buildings through assisting with the personal development of residents, promoting and supporting an inclusive environment in which differences are thoughtfully explored and working collaboratively to build community. Additionally, they are expected to know and uphold University policies and community standards and encourage responsible citizenship in the community by modeling such.
Orientation Central Staff members work with a broad range of students, staff, and faculty on projects and programs related to freshmen and transfer student Orientation and Welcome Weekend to create a cohesive experience for new students and their families. Central Staff members spend most of their time working "behind-the-scenes" to prepare and execute a seamless orientation experience for all participants. Central Staff members provide parents and students with excellent customer service; Collaborate with local businesses to coordinate a vendor fair; Act as administrative support staff for the Department of New Student Programs; Facilitate housing assignments during summer Orientation Sessions; Serve as a mentor for Orientation Leaders.
The Residential Learning Community Association (RLCA) Executive Council is a group of eight thriving and outstanding leaders, both in academics and in the community. Each of the eight members lives within and represents one of the eight Residential Learning Communities on our campus. As a member of RLCA's Executive Council, you will have the opportunity to enhance the on-campus living experience, get to know and grow with the other members of your council, thrive as a leader, and show your creativity through the planning of events. RLCA's main focus is to develop the community by planning school-wide events and creating friendly competition between the RLCs. Past programs include The Roommate Challenge, Dodgeball, Midnight Breakfast, and Mr. RLC.
| Thursday, November 29, 2012 | 6-8pm | Sobrato Commons |
| Tuesday, January 08, 2013 | 8-10pm | Graham Commons |
| Thursday, January 10, 2013 | 6-8pm | Kennedy Commons |
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