In response to courses being offered primarily virtually next year, the Office of Student Life has created a program to address the holistic university experience that new UVic students might otherwise miss out on in the online environment. The New Student Engagement team is excited to bring incoming and current students together to create a sense of community and connection!
You are such an important part of what defines UVic, and you have been identified as someone who could help facilitate these connections as an Engage Leader (EL)! In this role, you would foster a sense of closeness and act as the first point of contact for students remotely navigating their first-year experience at UVic. You will support approximately 30 students through meaningful 1-on-1 interactions and engaging community-building group activities.
Additionally, for EL – Indigenous Students; Global Students; and Team Leaders: You will have additional responsibilities such as moderating identity specific discussion forums or lead a team of 6-10 EL’s respectively. Please refer to the position descriptions for specific responsibilities and more information. We are looking for:
- ~110 – Engage Leaders (EL)
- ~5 – Engage Leaders – Indigenous Students (ELIS)
- ~5 – Engage Leaders – Global Students (ELGS)
- ~20 – Engage Leaders – Team Lead (ELTL)
These positions are also posted on the Co-op + Career Portal, and may qualify as a co-op for your program. Please check with a co-op advisor in your faculty.
If you are interested in this opportunity to create a legacy within the UVic community, please follow the ‘how to apply’ instructions on the position descriptions (hyperlinked above). We will be holding information sessions July 6th, 8th, and 9th. More information can be found in the position descriptions. The deadline to apply is Sunday, July 12th by 11:59pm (PST).