Jump Start and Collegia Leader opportunities

About the roles

As a leader within the Jump Start and Collegia team, you will work alongside faculty members, Centre for Student Development and Leadership staff, and other student leaders to build community with small groups of incoming students.

While representing your Faculty, you will support first-year students in developing connections and finding opportunities for involvement and resources to forge a successful path. This role will support programs including Jump Start, Collegia, and Imagine UBC.

Available roles

  • Jump Start Senior Orientation Leader
  • Jump Start Orientation Leader
  • Senior Collegia Advisor
  • Collegia Advisor

Position requirements

You must meet all off the requirements below:

  • Be physically located within Canada during your role.
  • Maintain good academic and non-academic standing.
  • Commit to the time requirements as outlined in the job descriptions.
  • Knowledge of in-person and/or virtual services and support options at UBC is an asset.

Skills and qualifications

To be eligible for the roles, you must demonstrate the following:

  • Exceptional leadership skills
  • Excellent organization, communication, digital literacy, and time management skills
  • Interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  • Proven ability to adapt to new and challenging experiences with a positive mindset
  • Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team with students, volunteers, and staff
  • Willingness to engage in ongoing professional and personal development opportunities
  • Ability to empathize with students from diverse backgrounds
  • Capability to act as a UBC ambassador for student leadership and as a positive and professional representative of the UBC Jump Start, Imagine UBC, and UBC Collegia programs

Time commitment

Each position has different time commitment expectations. Please see the position descriptions on CareersOnline for full details.

All positions start in August 2024.

What will you get out of the role?

  • Learn how to communicate to a diverse group of students and peers.
  • Build leadership and teamwork skills by working collaboratively with peers and professional staff.
  • Develop an understanding of how to facilitate engaging programs and have a direct impact on the student experience.
  • Gain insight into the First Year Experience and contribute to the UBC experience.

How to apply

Applications are now closed for 2024.

All applications are listed on CareersOnline. For each position, you'll need to complete an application through the link below. Check out UBC career resources to prepare for involvement opportunities.

Check out UBC career resources to prepare for involvement opportunities.

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