What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hourly Pooled - Saddle Up Poke Pack Leader position at University of Wyoming?
The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today!
JOB TITLE:
Saddle Up Poke Pack Leader
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Student Success & Graduation is excited for Saddle Up 2025! 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 PASS Leader and Cowboy Coach.
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 few select training dates 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. Cowboy Coaches will be hired for all the Saddle Up dates listed above as well as additional trainings in the spring and summer preparing for part-time employment throughout the school year. After Saddle Up, Cowboy Coaches are expected to work about 8-15 hours per week.
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 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
amarkle1@uwyo.edu
if you have any questions.
JOB PURPOSE:
Provide leadership and support to group of new students, serve as 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 camp and provide support as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide leadership and support to group of new students, serve as 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 camp and provide support as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
If desired, serve as Supplemental Instruction (SI) leader by helping students learn course materials through facilitating group work, attending Core Course Lectures and holding SI sessions.
COMPETENCIES:
Initiative
Innovation
Collaboration
Individual Leadership
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous leadership experience desired.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and be sure to upload the following for a complete application: resume containing contact information for four work-related references.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email
jobapps@uwyo.edu
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit
http://visitlaramie.org/
JOB TITLE:
Saddle Up Poke Pack Leader
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Student Success & Graduation is excited for Saddle Up 2025! 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 PASS Leader and Cowboy Coach.
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 few select training dates 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. Cowboy Coaches will be hired for all the Saddle Up dates listed above as well as additional trainings in the spring and summer preparing for part-time employment throughout the school year. After Saddle Up, Cowboy Coaches are expected to work about 8-15 hours per week.
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 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
amarkle1@uwyo.edu
if you have any questions.
JOB PURPOSE:
Provide leadership and support to group of new students, serve as 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 camp and provide support as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide leadership and support to group of new students, serve as 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 camp and provide support as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
If desired, serve as Supplemental Instruction (SI) leader by helping students learn course materials through facilitating group work, attending Core Course Lectures and holding SI sessions.
COMPETENCIES:
Initiative
Innovation
Collaboration
Individual Leadership
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous leadership experience desired.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and be sure to upload the following for a complete application: resume containing contact information for four work-related references.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email
jobapps@uwyo.edu
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit
http://visitlaramie.org/
