Be a Student Success Leader

Job Description

The First College Year Program is looking for Brooklyn College students to assist with first-year initiatives, including First College Year Orientation. The Student Success Leader will assist incoming freshmen, transfer students, and their families in their successful transition to Brooklyn College. We are looking for positive, enthusiastic individuals to share their student experiences and communicate a wide variety of topics including academics and strategies for student success.

Chief Responsibilities

Assist in the organization, preparation, and presentation of all First College Year activities.
Act as a leader and representative of the First College Year Program at events and workshops.
Appropriately respond to parent, student, staff, and faculty inquiries at first-year initiatives.
Be aware of FERPA and understand issues of confidentiality.
Be able to make appropriate referrals to campus resources.
Complete assigned paperwork and administrative tasks in a timely manner.
Enroll students in courses via CUNYfirst.

Eligibility Requirement Checklist

Good academic standing
Prior campus involvement such as work-study, clubs, or other campus roles
Professional Reference Form in sealed envelope
Full participation in the Student Success Leader training

Additional Qualifications

Demonstrate a mature, responsible, and positive attitude.
Ability to motivate others.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and clear attention to detail.
Understand and believe in the mission of the First College Year Program and Brooklyn College.
Be flexible and adaptable to the unique orientation schedule and the unpredictability of orientation programming—expect the unexpected.

Benefits of Being an Orientation Leader

Enhance your résumé with an official Co-Curricular Transcript.
Gain critical leadership, communication, public-speaking, and decision-making skills.
Contribute to your community by serving as a Student Success Leader.
Develop essential transferrable skills.
Further develop and apply your emotional-intelligence skills.
Network with faculty and administrative staff.

Student Success Leader Application

Application Process

Submit your application and Professional Reference Form in person to the First College Year Program, 3219 Boylan Hall. Applications will be accepted in person only.
Submit your Professional Reference Form in a sealed envelope.
Applicants will be asked to sign up for a group interview at the time that the application is submitted.