There are many student job opportunities for undergraduates to get involved with First-Year Programs. Some positions are only a term long, while other positions last a full academic year. For more information about the positions available, please contact fypoutreach@uoregon.edu or 541-346-2896.
FIG Assistant (FA)
The FA position offers exceptional undergraduate students the opportunity to be leaders and mentors to first-year students participating in a FIG. FAs assist College Connections faculty in the development, planning and instruction of the course. FAs organize educational and social activities to better acquaint their students with each other, faculty members, and the University. These activities may include library orientation, study groups, lunch with a professor, field trips, and more. This is a Fall Term Only Position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Sophomore standing or higher, minimum 3.2 GPA, and successful completion (B or higher) in at least one of the courses offered in a FIG. This position requires flexibility, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and within groups.
COMPENSATION AND HOURS
FAs will be paid $500 fall term for an average of 6 hours per week in fall term.
Currently accepting applications for Fall 2013 FIG Assistant Positions. Application is due by January 31, 2013. Please contact the First-Year Programs Coordinator with any questions: fypoutreach@uoregon.edu or 541-346-2896
Residential FIG Assistant (RES FA)
The Res FA position provides a year-long leadership opportunity. Res FAs are employed by both First-Year Programs and University Housing. Res FAs are responsible for the same tasks as FAs in non-residential FIGs, but they also live in the residence halls with their FIG students and have programming duties outside the College Connections classroom. Res FAs support students academically and socially by connecting the classroom and residential environments. They spend significant amounts of time in the residence halls to be available to students, build strong communities, and offer mentorship.
QUALIFICATIONS
Sophomore standing or higher, minimum 3.2 GPA, and successful completion (B or higher) in at least one of the courses offered in a FIG. This position requires flexibility, strong communications and organizational skills, and ability to work both independently and within groups. Res FAs must live in the residence hall and be able to relate to a variety of people from various backgrounds.
COMPENSATION AND HOURS
RES FAs will be paid $500 fall term, plus full room and board for the entire academic year. RES FAs work an average of 15-20 hours per week.
Currently accepting applications for Fall 2013 Residential FIG Assistant Positions. Application is due by January 31, 2013. Please contact the First-Year Programs Coordinator with any questions: fypoutreach@uoregon.edu or 541-346-2896
First-Year Programs Student Coordinator
The STUDENT COORDINATOR works collaboratively with the program director and staff, and is responsible for assisting with the daily administration of First-Year Programs. Clerical, administration, and design tasks are a major component of this position. Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the screening and selection of FIG Assistants, assisting in preparation for the annual FIG Banquet and annual FIG Faculty meetings, helping to plan and facilitate the FIG Assistant Leadership class, representing First-Year Programs at IntroDUCKtion, Week of Welcome, and various orientation events.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant will demonstrate strong organizational and writing skills, a professional work ethic and experience in public speaking, mature communication skills and ability to work with a diverse population. Familiarity with First-Year Programs and the FIG Assistant position is required.
Previous experience in program management or leadership is a plus. Knowledge of computers and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe is helpful.
COMPENSATION AND HOURS
The student coordinator will be paid $9.50 per hour and work an average of 10-12 hours per week. Student Coordinators must be able to work with First-Year Programs in the summer.
