Jump Start and Collegia Leader opportunities

About the roles

As a leader within the Jump Start and Collegia team, you will work alongside faculty members, First Year Experience staff, and other student leaders to build community with small groups of incoming students.

While representing your Faculty, you will support first-year students in developing connections and finding opportunities for involvement and resources to forge a successful path. This role will support programs including Jump Start, Collegia, and Imagine UBC.

Available roles

Jump Start Senior Orientation Leader
Jump Start Orientation Leader
Senior Collegia Advisor
Collegia Advisor

Position requirements

You must be physically located within Canada during your role.
You must be in good academic and non-academic standing.
You must be available for the time commitment as outlined in the job descriptions.
Knowledge of in-person and/or virtual services and support options at UBC is an asset.

Skills and qualifications

To be eligible for the roles, you must demonstrate the following:

Exceptional leadership skills
Excellent organizational, communication, digitally literacy, and time management skills
Interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Proven ability to adapt to new and challenging experiences with a positive mindset
Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team with students, volunteers, and staff
Willingness to engage in ongoing professional and personal development opportunities
Ability to empathize with students from diverse backgrounds
Capability to act as a UBC ambassador for student leadership and as a positive and professional representative of the UBC Jump Start, Imagine UBC, and UBC Collegia programs

Time commitment

Each position has different time commitment expectations. Please see the job descriptions on CareersOnline for full details.

All positions start in August 2023.

What will you get out of the role?

You’ll learn how to communicate to a diverse group of students and peers.
You’ll build leadership and teamwork skills working collaboratively with peers and professional staff.
You’ll develop an understanding of how to facilitate engaging programs and have a direct impact on the student experience.
You’ll gain insight into the First Year Experience and contribute to the UBC experience.

How to apply

All applications are listed on CareersOnline. For each position, you'll need to complete an application through the link below. Senior roles require a resume and cover letter. Check out UBC career resources to prepare for involvement opportunities.

Position links will be shared right before the applications open.

Position	Application deadline
Jump Start Senior Orientation Leader	Sun, Mar 12, 2023
Jump Start Orientation Leader	Wed, Mar 29, 2023
Collegia Advisor	Wed, Mar 29, 2023
Senior Collegia Advisor	Applications not yet open

If you have questions

Please email orientations.leaders@ubc.ca if you have specific questions about the roles or application process.