Learning Community Student Leaders

The Learning Community Leader Coordinator (LCLC) position is a student leader position in the Office of First Year and Student Transition (FYrST Office) within University College at Ohio University.   Together, we welcome, connect and support students in their transition(s) to and within OHIO University.

We seek student leaders who advance their own knowledge and understanding in the area of inclusive excellence, as we support students of all identities and intersections of identities on campus.  We have a strong commitment to supporting an inclusive culture within the Learning Community Programs team.

In and out of the classroom, the Learning Community Leader (LCL) and Peer Leader (Student Leaders) are charged with facilitating the students’ adjustment to Ohio University. The LCLC provides support to the Student Leaders and to their supervisor. They serve as a positive role model and resource for the Student Leaders throughout the fall semester when the seminars are in session. During the spring semester, the LCLCs support the fall semester wrap-up tasks, reporting, as well as Learning Community Program projects. They also support the recruitment, selection, and training for the new LCL and Peer Leader staff teams.

On average, this position is 15 hours-per-week for both academic semesters; employment begins in the spring semester and continues for the fall semester. There is intermittent work over the summer semester.  The LCLC is supervised by and directly reports to either the Coordinator of Student Leaders (CSL) or a FYrST Office Graduate Assistant (GA).  *The LCLC may also serve as an LCL, if their time availability allows and at the discretion of the Director or Assistant Director.   

This position is a Campus Security Authority which means that LCLCs are mandated reporters for any reports of sexual misconduct. 

Responsibilities 

• Provide leadership to the Student Leaders to launch their community successfully.
  • Communicate Welcome Weekend connection expectations. 
  • Support your supervisor in establishing Success Team Meetings and ensure all Student Leaders are signed up, attending, etc.. 
  • Address questions and direct Student Leaders to appropriate resources for onboarding items such as Workforce, Human Resources, room reservations, reimbursements, etc.
• On an on-going basis, directly outreach and build relationships with up to 40 Student Leaders in the assigned workgroup. 
  • Serve as part of the support network for Student Leaders through co-facilitating and if need by, facilitating weekly Success Team Meetings (STMs). 
  • Work with your supervisor on developing a portion of the STM agenda each week.  
  • Create a positive, engaging experience for their team.
  • Under the management of your supervisor, provide information to support giving ongoing and mid-year feedback to the Student Leaders.
  • Gather information from Student Leaders about their programming efforts, collecting photos, quotes, and experiences to share on the FYrST Office social media channels. 
• Support the recruitment, selection, and training of the Student Leaders.
  • Recruitment includes the returner application and selection process as well as the new recruitment and selection processes. 
  • Engage the returning Student Leaders in a separate training track to support their advancement as a leader.
  • Advance the Student Leader's sense of belonging through regular team builders, modeling what they can do with their class.
  • Serve as a resource to the Student Leaders for issues they face throughout their work. 
  • With your supervisor, conduct a review of the Activity Tracker and STM attendance sheets to support the Student Leaders in meeting role expectations.
  • Conduct follow-up training with Student Leaders who are not present at the required trainings and onboard those hired after the training was conducted. 
  • Communicate with Student Leader staff during the summer to ensure they are engaged in the role, summer training, and address any questions.
• Support administrative tasks and projects associated with the Learning Community Programs.
  • Attend a weekly LCLC staff meeting (this is likely to take place in the evening).
  • Support projects such as:  
    • Admissions event resource tabling
    • Inventory management 
    • Honey for the Heart 
    • Class assessments 
    • Safety First- alcohol and other drug discussions
    • Recognition events
    • Learning Community cluster development and review

Eligibility 

1. Maintain a commitment to collegiate success, including having a minimum GPA of 2.20 
2. Maintain full-time student status of at least 12 and no more than 18 undergraduate credit hours, without prior approval. 
3. During the time of application and serving in the role, remain free of disciplinary status imposed through the University conduct system in addition to local, state, and federal laws. 
4. Complete the university hazing training.

Qualifications 

1. Four months service as an LCL or Peer Leader prior to starting the position spring term. 
2. Desire to work with incoming students and Student Leaders. 
3. Awareness of and willingness to problem-solve items that arise in the Student Leader positions. 
4. Ability to advance a culture and climate that honors diversity and advocates for inclusive excellence. 
5. Demonstrated ability to balance academics, employment and extracurricular activities. 

Preferred Qualifications 

1. More than one year service as an LCL or Peer Leader. 
2. Undergraduate student status. 
3. Support from current/past UC 1900/UC 1500 instructors and current supervisor. 

Compensation 

$11.75 per hour, returning students to the FYrST office student leader positions receive an annual calendar year increase of $0.25 per hour. 

Timeframe of Employment

The timeframes of employment for the LCLC role are as follows:

November 7 to December 9, 2023: Orientation and training to be scheduled

January 16 to May 3: Spring semester work

May 4 to August 17: Intermittent work to check and respond to communications, outreach to Student Leaders

August 18 to December 13, 2024: Fall semester work

If there are changes to these dates, you will receive written notification.

COVID-19 Update

These positions are in-person and there may be times when you interact closely with fellow students. Class instruction is maintained at a 6’ distance. Ohio University and the FYrST Office are committed to upholding state and national health guidelines to support your protection.

The Learning Community Leader (LCL) position is a student leader position in the Office of First-Year and Student Transition (FYrST Office) within University College at Ohio University. Together, we welcome, connect and support students in their transition(s) to and within OHIO University. 

We seek student leaders who advance their own knowledge and understanding in the area of inclusive excellence, as we support students of all identities and intersections of identities on campus.  We have a strong commitment to supporting an inclusive culture in Learning Community Programs.

Within each learning community, up to 25 students are co-enrolled in a set of thematically linked courses.  In and outside of the classroom, the LCL is charged with facilitating the students’ adjustment to Ohio University. They serve as a positive role model and resource for students throughout the semester. Through assisting the instructor in delivery of the course material, LCLs provide peer insights and coaching. 

The LCL is supervised by and directly reports to the Coordinator of Student Leaders (CSL) or a Learning Community Programs Graduate Assistant (GA). They also work collaboratively with their assigned UC 1900 instructor. 

This position averages 8 hours-per-week during the fall semester.  There are very limited number of positions available for spring semester.

This position is a Campus Security Authority which means that LCLs are mandated reporters for any reports of sexual misconduct they receive. 

Responsibilities 

1. On an on-going basis, directly outreach and build relationships with up to 25 students within the Learning Community course.

2. Assist the Learning Community instructor with the planning and preparation for the seminar course in the learning community (1 hour per week plus class). 

• Attend each class. 
• Facilitate the Safety First- Alcohol and Other Drug lesson
• Help to facilitate class discussion 
• Coordinate/Plan class content and delivery with instructor during weekly one-on-one meetings.

3. Advance student’s sense of belonging through planning and organizing multiple themed, outside-of-class activities 

• Activities that connect students with campus experiences and the Athens community 
• An informal gathering with the faculty/instructor 
• Conduct "intentional interactions" with individuals or small groups to create connections

4. Support student success in the classroom 

• Obtain syllabi for the connected core courses and hold study sessions prior to tests/exams 

5. Serve as a liaison to the class by sharing information about campus resources, relaying information about events and activities taking place on campus. 

6. Actively participate in meetings and trainings associated with the position 

• Required trainings 
• Weekly meeting of LCLs with their supervisor 
• LCL selection interview processes 

Eligibility 

1. Maintain a commitment to collegiate success, including having a minimum GPA of 2.2 
2. Maintain full-time student status of at least 12 and no more than 18 undergraduate credit hours. 
3. During the time of application and of serving as an LCL, remain free of disciplinary status imposed through the University conduct system in addition to local, state, and federal laws. 

Qualifications 

1. Genuine desire to work with First-Year students 
2. Sensitivity to transition concerns and problems faced by students 
3. Ability to advance a culture and climate that honors diversity and advocates for equity and social justice issues. 
4. Demonstrated ability to balance academics, employment and extracurricular activities 

Preferred Qualifications 

1. Undergraduate student status 

Compensation

$11.25 per hour, returning students to the FYrST office student leader positions receive an annual calendar year increase of $0.25 per hour. 

If offered a position, you will be asked to submit information to complete a Federal I-9 Employment Verification form. 

The Learning Community Leader position is for the fall semester only.  There are few opportunities for spring employment. 

Returner Addendum 

Returning Learning Community Leaders are also expected to support the overall success of Learning Communities.  They are asked to demonstrate this through: 

1. Actively participate in training sessions. 
2. Support new LCL training, which may include leading a small group discussion, team builder, or similar of new LCLs.  You may also be asked to help with the logistics associated with training (giving directions, check-in, T-shirt distribution, setting up and tearing down). 
3. Providing insights and sharing experiences with other LCLs who are faced with an issue in their Learning Community. 
4. Other FYrST Office duties that support the advancement of Learning Community Programs

Compensation 

Returning LCLs will receive an additional $0.25 per hour increase each calendar year. 

The Peer Leader (PL) position is a student leader position in the Office of First Year and Student Transition (FYrST Office) within University College at Ohio University. Together, we welcome, connect and support students in their transition(s) to and within OHIO University.  

We seek student leaders who advance their own knowledge and understanding in the area of inclusive excellence, as we support students of all identities and intersections of identities on campus.  We have a strong commitment to supporting an inclusive culture in Learning Community Programs. 

The Campus Connections (UC 1500) course is intended for Transfer and Relocate students. A Peer Leader is connected to each class. The course is seven weeks with the focus on connecting students to campus, campus resources, and to each other. The Peer Leader will be expected to do four out-of-class activities that are of interest and align with the schedules of the students. 

In and outside of the classroom, the PL is charged with facilitating the students’ adjustment to Ohio University.  They serve as a positive role model and resource for students throughout the time of the course.  Through assisting the instructor in delivery of the course material, PLs provide peer insights and coaching. 

The PL is supervised by and directly reports to the Coordinator of Student Leaders (CSL) or a Learning Community Programs Graduate Assistant (GA).  They also work collaboratively with their assigned UC 1900 instructor. 

This position averages 8 hours-per-week during the fall semester.  There are very limited number of positions available for spring semester. 

This position is a Campus Security Authority which means that LCLs are mandated reporters for any reports of sexual misconduct they receive. 

Responsibilities 

1. On an ongoing basis, directly outreach and build relationships with up to 20 students within the Campus Connections (UC 1500) course. 

2. Assist the instructor with the planning and preparation for the seminar course in the community (1 hour per week plus class).

• Attend each class.
• Help to facilitate class discussion.
• Coordinate/Plan class content and delivery with instructor during weekly one-on-one meetings.

3. Advance students' sense of belonging through planning and organizing multiple out-of-class activities.

• Activities, at least four throughout the seven weeks, that connect students with campus experiences and the Athens community.

4. Serve as a liaison to the class by sharing information about campus resources and relaying information about events and activities taking place on campus. 

5. Actively participate in meetings and training associated with the position, including: 

• Required trainings
• Weekly meeting of Peer Leaders and their supervisor, and
• Peer Leader selection interview processes.

Eligibility

1. Maintain a commitment to collegiate success, including having a minimum GPA of 2.2. 

2. Maintain full-time student status of at least 12 and no more than 18 undergraduate credit hours. 

3. During the time of application and of serving as a Peer Leader, remain free of disciplinary status imposed through the University conduct system in addition to local, state, and federal laws. 

Qualifications

1. Genuine desire to work with Transfer and Relocate students. 

2. Sensitivity to transition concerns and problems faced by students. 

3. Ability to advance a culture and climate that honors diversity and advocates for equity and social justice issues. 

4. Demonstrated ability to balance academics, employment and extracurricular activities. 

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate student status. 

Compensation

$11.25 per hour, returning students to the FYrST Office student leader positions receive an increase of $.25 each calendar year.

If offered a position, you will be asked to submit information to complete a Federal I-9 Employment Verification Form.  Original documents will need to be visually reviewed on-site.

The PL position is for the first half of the semester only.  It is a 7-week class.

Returner Peer Leader Addendum

Returning Peer Leaders are also expected to support the overall success of the program. They are asked to demonstrate this through: 

• Actively participate in training sessions. 
• Support new LCL and Peer Leader training, which may include leading a small group discussion, team builder, or similar of new LCLs and Peer Leaders.  You may also be asked to help with the logistics associated with training (giving directions, check-in, T-shirt distribution, setting up and tearing down). 
• Providing insights and sharing experiences with other who are faced with an issue in their Community. 
• Other FYrST Office duties that support the advance of Learning Community Programs. 

Compensation

Returning Peer Leaders receive an additional $.25 per hour increase each calendar year.