SOAR Leader Position Description
SOAR leaders are student leaders who serve a very important purpose at Missouri State University: they assist new students in making a comfortable and informed transition from high school to university life. SOAR leaders inform freshmen about Missouri State and campus life, they help students build their first semester's schedule of classes, and they assist students with building long-term relationships with faculty, staff members, and their peers.
At Missouri State, SOAR leaders are widely known by students, faculty, staff members, and administration as some of the best student leaders on campus. They also play a vital role in the University's recruitment and retention efforts.
Responsibilities
SOAR leaders conduct discussion groups with incoming students and family members, model appropriate behavior and skills for successful students, explain academic opportunities and procedures, acquaint new students with campus services and building locations, aid in the development of class schedules, and assist in the registration process. In addition, SOAR leaders must complete IDS 280 (one credit hour training course) during Spring 2011.
Qualifications
We are seeking students who possess the following qualities, skills and experience:
- leadership potential
- integrity and high ethical standards
- good problem solving and critical thinking skills
- positive attitude and work ethic
- good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- desire to work with students, family members, and Missouri State faculty, staff, and administrators
- ability to represent Missouri State University well
- willingness to make others' first experience at Missouri State overwhelmingly positive
Requirements
SOAR leaders must meet the following criteria:
- must possess and maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher
- have completed at least 30 credit hours by end of Spring 2011
- have full-time student status for Fall 2011
- have completed IDS 280 (the one-credit hour SOAR leader training course) in the Spring 2011 semester with a grade of C or better
- must be able to attend all training activities and work all scheduled SOAR sessions (tentatively June 1 through July 28 AND August 17 and 18)
Benefits
SOAR leaders receive the following benefits for their participation in SOAR:
- personal and professional relationships with faculty, staff, and students
- opportunity to develop highly-demanded communication, problem-solving and leadership skills
- excellent leadership experience
- 40 hours week at $7.25/hr throughout the SOAR program
- free room in Hutchens House throughout the SOAR program
- free meal plan and two BearFare meals per week throughout the SOAR program
- a summer full of fun and great memories!
Application Process
If you are interested in becoming a SOAR leader, please visit the SOAR Application Process page for information about applying and attending SOAR Carousel, our special selection process.
Additional Information
If you have additional questions, contact the SOAR Office at 836-7641 or e-mail SOAR@missouristate.edu.
