LEADERSHIP POSITONS

Community Service Advisor

Community Service Advisors (CSAs) are responsible for mentoring, advising, and setting boundaries with students who live in the Residential Community. They are trained to respond to emergencies, make referrals to appropriate campus resources, provide monthly educational and social activities, uphold Residential Community standards and policies, and build
communities of respect and caring within a diverse group of individuals. Job expectations
include, but are not limited to: on-call weekend and weekday duty (varies by neighborhood) and service desk coverage, weekly staff meetings, weekly in-service training, weekly
supervision meetings, and being a campus leader and role model. The CSA position is a full year, live on-campus commitment and all members of the staff must be available in mid-August and mid-January for training. [more...]

FIG Peer Advisor

One of the signature points of the Freshman Interest Group (FIG) Program is the utilization of Peer Advisors who play a critical role in connecting the classroom to the living room. Each FIG will have one Peer Advisor. This is a year-long commitment. In the fall, the Peer Advisor will be required to fulfill the role of a Peer Mentor in a specialized section of University 102, but also to set-up outside of the class field trips, events with faculty members and study groups. These specialized FIG sections of University 102 will cover the traditional Freshman Seminar themes, but will only be taught by a faculty member and the Peer Advisor. In the Spring, the Peer Advisor will be required to independently teach a weekly one-unit seminar. Peer Advisors must be available in late August and every Friday from 1-3pm for training. [more...]

MOSAIC Peer Advisor

One of the signature points of the MOSACIC Program is the utilization of Peer Advisors who play a critical role in connecting the classroom to the living room. This is a year-long commitment. In the fall, the Peer Advisor will be required to fulfill the role of a Peer Mentor in a specialized section of University 102, but also to set-up outside of the class field trips, events with faculty members and study groups. These specialized MOSAIC sections of University 102 will cover the traditional Univ 102 themes, but will focus on issues of diversity and social justice. In the Spring, the Peer Advisor will be required to independently teach a weekly one-unit seminar. Peer Advisors must be available in late August and every Friday from 1-3pm for training.[more...]

Sauvignon CommUNITY Co-Op Team Leaders

Co-Op Team Leaders provide leadership and support to approximately 70 residents living in the Sauvignon CommUNITY. Each cooperative (co-op) team is designed to foster positive community, investment and pride in the living environment. Each co-op team plans events and activities within a specific focus area. A few examples of teams are the health and wellness co-op, the leadership co-op, and the academic success co-op.

Every resident living in Sauvignon will be required to commit 10 hours of participation to his or her assigned co-op team. Co-Op Leaders will organize meetings, assist in planning events, and track participation. Co-Op Leaders will work cooperatively with the Sauvignon CSAs, RLCs and the Sauvignon Community Co-Op Coordinate to ensure residents are positively contributing to the residential community. Leaders are paid a competitive hourly wage. Co-Op Leaders commit to working the entire year (Fall and Spring semester) and must be available in August for training. [more...]

Summer Bridge Leader

Summer Bridge Peer Leaders provide support and guidance to students participating in SSU's Summer Bridge Program. This week long program provides students the opportunity to develop and experience the formation of a collaborative learning/social community while developing skills to help their transition from high school to college. It also includes academic advising and course registration for Fall semester. Program participants are mostly first-generation and historically low-income students preparing to attend SSU in the Fall. Work schedule will include night and weekend work during the program. On-campus living is required throughout the training and the program. [more...]

Summer Orientation Leader

Summer Orientation Leaders (O Leaders) are the first point of contact for new students and their parents. O Leaders are responsible for facilitating a successful transition to the University by providing key services and support in the delivery of SSU's Summer Orientation Program. Responsibilities include: developing community in small groups, peer academic advising, and introducing students to campus resources. A flexible working style is essential for this position. Compensation includes room & board during the program and training dates, and a competitive stipend.[more...]

UNIV 102 Peer Mentor

Peer Mentors work cooperatively with a faculty member or student affairs professional to provide advising, peer contact and transitional support to first year students enrolled in UNIV 102. Job responsibilities include: building a mentoring relationships with students; providing techniques to help students develop the skills to achieve their academic goals; and getting students connected to the SSU campus community. Peer Mentors are paid a competitive hourly wage. This is a one-semester commitment (Fall only). Peer mentors must be available in late August for training. [more...]

UNIV 150 Peer Mentor

The Freshman Year Experience (FYE) program is a multidisciplinary two-semester lecture/seminar designed for first-time first-year students. One hour of weekly lecture and four hours of weekly seminar, discussion, and advising address a variety of topics that interconnect issues in contemporary society with personal identity and student life. The course builds critical thinking, reading, writing, oral communication skills, information literacy, and student development, while also serving as an introduction to academic disciplines and the General Education Program at Sonoma State University. It satisfies GE categories A2 and A3 and awards an additional 3 units of general elective credit for a total of 9 units.[more...]

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