Student Worker, Academic Life, McDaniel Local Leader - Open to Work Study, Campus Employment

About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College, recognized nationally among "Colleges that Change Lives" and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 60 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. Visit College website for details.

Job Description:

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be a current student enrolled at McDaniel College. Please make sure to read "Application Instructions" before submitting your cover letter.

Position: McDaniel Local Leader

Revision Dates: 11/2024

Reports to: Academic Life Representative

Department: Academic Life

Salary Grade: $300 per session (X5 sessions)

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

Duration of Appointment: 6/16/2025-7/15/2025 (additional information provided under Scope)

Schedule: Schedule is at discretion of supervisor

Evaluation Procedures: Student workers are evaluated on a continuing basis

Scope: Local Leaders drive the McDaniel Local experience for our new students by fostering an inclusive environment that helps new students develop strong identities as McDaniel community members.

Local Dates for Summer 2025:

• Session 1: June 23-24
• Session 2: June 26-27
• Session 3: July 7-8
• Session 4: July 10-11
• Session 5: July 14-15

• Being a Local Leader is a highly coveted, competitive position that only hires twelve students each summer. As such, Local Leaders should be available to work ALL FIVE sessions. Local Leaders will receive a monetary stipend of $300 for each session worked. Housing and meals will be provided from June 16th - July 16th. Students must move out of Residence Halls by noon on July 16th.

Basic Responsibilities

Local Leader responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Attending a spring semester meet and greet luncheon (scheduled for April 29th from 11:30-12:45).
• Attending training before Local begins (anticipated move-in date is June 16th).
• Setting up and running all Local check-ins, daily activities, and check-outs.
• Actively guiding a group of about ten incoming students throughout each Local session.
• Supporting CEO outreach efforts.
• Connecting new students to McDaniel campus resources and the local community through active engagement.
• Planning and leading sessions, and supporting workshops, on a variety of topics related to McDaniel and the first-year student experience.
• Supervising students in the Residence Halls, including providing conflict mediation and enforcing college policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of the First-Year Experience and Transition Programs.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Expectations

• Successful completion of at least 1 semester at McDaniel by the start of training.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Clean disciplinary record at McDaniel College (not on disciplinary probation).
• Involved member of the campus community who wants to share their love of McDaniel with others.
• Professional role model during the entirety of Local.
• Reliable, responsible, and relatable team player.
• This position requires active movement in the summer heat throughout each session. This position does have some limited lifting involved but not more than 10 pounds at a time.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status or any other legally protected status. For more information on the College's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit https://www.mcdaniel.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion.

Application Instructions:

In order to write your cover letter, please check out the website:

FYE and Transition Leadership Positions | McDaniel College

Then, click on the "Local Leader job description" and tailor your cover letter to the responsibilities and requirements in this description. Discuss how you will be able to execute the roles of a Local Leader, drawing on past volunteer or professional experiences. Your cover letter should make you stand out from other applicants.