Scholastic Enhancement Experience Counselor
The Multicultural Affairs Center will hire four students to serve as Counselors for the Scholastic Enhancement Experience (SEE) Program. The SEE Program at Truman State University provides a unique opportunity for selected underrepresented (ethnic minority, first-generation, or low to moderate income) students to better prepare for the educational, social, and personal demands of college. SEE is a 2 week summer residential program that provides an opportunity for these students to gain admission to Truman by participating and excelling in a structured, academically rigorous program. The overall program goals are to build and facilitate social networking and to ease the transition of program participants into their first year at Truman. The SEE Program serves between 20 and 35 incoming students depending on demand.
During the duration of the SEE program, these students will take the 1-credit hour course focused on writing, particularly critical analysis. In addition, SEE scholars will participate in daily workshops and activities that will enable them to be successful at our institution. SEE scholars and counselors will be housed in a university residence and eat at a university dining facility. For summer 2011, the SEE Program will run Sunday, August 7, 2011 through Thursday, August 18, 2011; however, SEE Counselors will report for duty Friday, August 6, 2011 for orientation. On Thursday, August 18, SEE scholars will move into their permanent residence halls for the fall semester in preparation for Truman Week. SEE counselors will then move into their respective housing.
SEE Counselors play a primary role in the lives of the SEE scholars and greatly impact their experiences during the SEE Program. Counselors have two short weeks to build a strong community between scholars and have a positive influence on their initial Truman experience. Thus, SEE counselors should be articulate, personable, innovative, and possess strong leadership qualities. Major responsibilities of the SEE Counselors include, but are not limited to:
- Serving as role models to program participants;
- Monitoring students in a residential environment to ensure individuals are in compliance with Residence Life and University policies and regulations;
- Organizing social activities and workshops that will positively impact the participants academic and personal growth; and
- Serving as the bridge between the participants, Multicultural Affairs, and the University.
Minimum Requirements for Employment: Students seeking a position as a SEE Counselor must have completed at least 60 hours of academic course work at Truman State University. Preference will be given to applicants who possess a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
Compensation: SEE Counselors will receive a stipend in the amount of $500.00. SEE Counselors will receive on-campus room and board from Friday, August 5, through Friday, August 19*.
*SEE Counselors are required to live in the residence hall. Room and board will only be covered for the duration of the SEE Program. Counselors living in the Residence Halls for the 2011 Fall semester will be allowed to move into their on-campus rooms on Thursday, August 18th and remain there until the start of the Fall semester.
Application Process: The application must be submitted by March 18th, 2011 at 5:00 PM.
Submit the following online:
- Completed application (found on the MAC Website)
- Two letters of recommendation (one letter must be obtained from a faculty/staff member)
Submit the following in hard copy form to the address below.
- A transcript (unofficial or official transcript)
- Brief résumé.
Scholastic Enhancement Experience Program
c/o Bertha Thomas
Multicultural Affairs, Adair Building
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO 63501
Interview Process: Applicants selected for interviews will be notified via email to arrange an appropriate time. Interviews will be held Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 through Friday, March 25th, 2011.
For any additional information, please contact Kati Smith (katismith@truman.edu) or Bertha Thomas (bthomas@truman.edu) at 785-4142.
Click here to fill out the online application!