Chicago Campus Torch Leader
Chicago Campus Torch Leader
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28-04-2025
Job Description
TITLE: Chicago Campus Torch Leader
DEPARTMENT: Chicago Campus
OPEN TO: Dominican University Undergraduate Students
DATE AVAILABLE: Summer 2025
COMPENSATION: $500.00/monthStipend (June August)
Position Summary
Dominican Universitys Chicago Campus is seeking enthusiastic dependable and serviceoriented students to serve as Torch Leaders for our summer Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) and Bridge programs. Torch Leaders play a vital role in supporting the transition of new students by facilitating orientation activities promoting engagement and helping students feel welcomed informed and connected to the Dominican community. In this role Torch Leaders serve as mentors and guides helping new students navigate their first experiences at the university while modeling positive and inclusive campus values.
In addition to orientation responsibilities Torch Leaders help maintain the operations and organization of La Casa and the Resource Center support summer residents and assist with the setup and coordination of campus events. Torch Leaders will also provide logistical and administrative support across campus offices to ensure the successful of summer programming. This position offers the opportunity to build leadership skills contribute meaningfully to student success and work collaboratively with staff and peers in a dynamic environment.
Ideal candidates are current Dominican University students in good academic standing who demonstrate strong interpersonal communication reliability and a desire to be actively involved in the campus community.
Job Components & Important Dates
- Dates of employment: June 2 2025 August 22 2025
- Participate fully in training and attend weekly staff meetings working a minimum of 20 hours/week
- Tentative dates of training: June 2 June 6
- Tentative training times from 9:00am2:00pm
- This is the only period during the entire summer Torch Leaders are expected to work full days MondayFriday
- Flexible with advance notice
- Tentative dates of training: June 2 June 6
- Outside employment and opportunities are not discouraged but should not interfere with Torch Leader responsibilities
- Be punctual and dependable in carrying out all responsibilities
- Support the commitment to multiculturalism as well as departmental and University mission/values
- Support summer event operations by setting up and breaking down event spaces
- Help maintain cleanliness organization and basic functionality of La Casa and Resource Center
- Collaborate with Chicago Campus staff to ensure seamless event coordination
- Perform administrative duties such as filing scheduling supply organization and duties as assigned
- Provide behindthescenes assistance to staff during oncampus events
- Maintain and promote the University code of conduct and all University mission and values
SOAR & Bridge Program Responsibilities
- Lead a small group of new students learning and facilitating group initiatives activities and discussions
- Serve as a role model to new students and their families
- Acquaint new students/family members with campus services resources policies etc.
- Possess a clear understanding of core curriculum and academic expectations
- Explain academic involvement and general University opportunities and procedures
- Provide support in all aspects and implementations of the SOAR and Bridge programs including the completion of various administrative tasks
Qualifications
- Must be Dominican University Students registered for Fall 2025
- Good academic and disciplinary standing with a minimum GPA of 2.0
- Display strong interpersonal communication customer service and leadership skills as well as a strong desire to further develop these skills
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Dominican University and the Division of Student Success and Engagement
- Demonstrate time management skills flexibility and the ability to motivate themselves and others
- Work well independently and within a group of diverse staff and groups of new students families and guests
- A willingness to learn about university resources services opportunities policies and staff personnel
The appropriate university offices will be contacted to ensure qualifications are met.
A background screening is required.
Compensation
- $500 stipend paid monthly (JuneAugust) prorated
- Room in residence hall
- Placement subject to space as deemed available by Residence Life staff
- Summer meal plan
Employment Type
Full-Time
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