Application Period: March 28, 2014- Thursday, April 10, 2014
POSITION TITLE: RAMDITION Legacy Leader
DEPARTMENT:
University College and Lifelong Learning
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:
ORIENTATION (RAMDITION) Legacy Leaders are a select group of students who will draw upon their knowledge of the
University, personal experiences, and proven success strategies to assist new students during their adjustment to college. Legacy
Leaders assume many responsibilities including helping in preparation of all orientation sessions (RAMDITION, commuter,
nontraditional student, transfer, readmit, second degree, and graduate) and activities associated with The Student Experience. They
assist with the academic, personal, and social orientation of first-year students to ensure a smooth transition into university life during
the first year of enrollment.
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Student leaders representing the University
Student leaders representing the University College and Lifelong Learning
Student leaders representing self
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Serve as an official host or hostess for a group of first-year students during RAMDITION Week.
Serve as a leader and active participant during RAMDITION Week.
Facilitate small group discussions and interactions during RAMDITION Week .
Teach WSSU traditions and provide student services information.
Provide administrative support for RAMDITION Week, including the preparation of packets beforehand.
Work with teams to support all aspects of the program
Attend all training sessions, activities and meetings.
Participate in the 2014-2015 Legacy Leader Leadership Program
Serve as a resource person, representative, and role model for new students.
Promote RAM spirit with a positive attitude and outlook.
Serve as a Legacy Leader mentor all year (2014-2015) to group assigned during RAMDITION.
Serve as an usher during 2014 and 2015 graduation ceremonies
Serves as hosts/hostesses during The Student Experience programs and activities (including but not limited to majors day,
Nontraditional Student Convocation, major ceremonies, woman’s history, etc.
 Serves as leaders during all orientation programs (RAMDITION, commuter, nontraditional, transfer, readmit, second degree,
and graduate)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
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Support the goals of The Student Experience Office
Enrolled as a full-time student with at least 15 earned credit hours.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
Must be available for ALL Student Experience Student Leader Training sessions during May 2014, August 2014, and fall
semester.
Must be available to work ALL programs including RAMDITION, Mentoring Programs, The Student Experience Programs
Including but not limited to (RAMDITION, commuter, nontraditional, transfer, readmit, second degree, and graduate)
Ability to communicate with incoming students throughout the summer to personally welcome them to WSSU via email,
phone calls, etc.
Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
Excellent leadership potential and/or experience.
Demonstrated record of responsibility, willingness to assist others, and flexibility.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate General Education Curriculum.
Ability to work productively with faculty, staff and students and follow through on tasks.
 Ability to work independently, to be creative, and to be organized.
 Must agree to support the following programs: RAMDITION, commuter, nontraditional, transfer, readmit, second degree,
and graduate orientations
 Must submit daily reports during all orientation programs and bi-weekly during both fall and spring semester for mentees.
 Must be enrolled for the Spring 2014 semester and the fall 2014 semester and have registered 12 hours at WSSU for the fall
2014 before May 2014
 May have an outside job as long as it does not interfere with the fulfillment of the requirements of the Legacy Leader
position.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT:
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Leadership skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Motivational skills
Organizational skills
Small group facilitation skills
COMPENSATION:
●Early Residence Hall Move-In (If Applicable)
●TBA
University College
RAMDITION Legacy Leader Application 2014-2015
Application Deadline: 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 10, 2014
Part One (Application Must Be Typed).
PERSONAL DATA
Date:
Name (Last, First, Middle):
Student Banner Number:
E-mail:
Local Address:
City:
Phone Number:
Gender:
State:
Zip:
Cell Phone Number:
Permanent Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Permanent (Home) Phone:
Major:
Expected Course
Cumulative GPA:
Summer I 2014:
Expected Graduation Date:
Summer II 2014:
Fall 2014:
Spring 2015:
Load:
Did you enter Winston-Salem State University as a:
□Freshman
□Transfer
Part Two
Please list any honors and/or awards you have received during your college career, including academics:
Part Three
List any clubs/organizations (both on an off campus) that you have been involved with at WSSU. If you are a transfer student, please
include all clubs/organizations at the former colleges/universities. Indicate any leadership positions you held within these
organizations and briefly describe your involvement in the organization.
Please respond to the following questions below:
Why are you applying for the Legacy Leader position, and what can you contribute to the role if selected?
What do you feel are the 3 main challenges facing college students today?
What is your most positive memory about your 1st semester at WSSU?
REFERENCES:
Please list two references from the WSSU community (faculty/staff members, administrators, or campus employers) who the
selection committee may contact. List the names, titles, and phone numbers of these individuals below.
Name
Title
Phone Number
E-mail address
I certify that to the best of my knowledge that the information submitted on this application is complete
and accurate. By signing and dating this application, I recognize that the selection committee has the
right to check my campus citizenship through the WSSU Judiciary Office within the last year.
Additionally, my signature indicates that I agree that I will follow and uphold the job responsibilities of
the position, if selected.
Signature:
DEADLINE: 5:00 pm on
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Date:
Selection Process Timeline
Information Session:
Not Required to Apply
RETURN COMPLETED
APPLICATION TO:
orientation@wssu.edu
For additional information contact
The Student Experience
c/o Ms. Cynthia J. Grant
Anderson Center, Room 111A
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Office: 336-750-2267
orientation@wssus.edu
Application Period
Application Deadline:
Phase I: Candidate Group
Interviews Notification via
Email
Phase I: Group Interviews
Phase II: Group
Presentations
Phase IIII: Individual
Interview
Phase IV: Selection
Notification via Email
Phase V: Meeting
Tuesday April 1, 2014
11:00am – 11:30am
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Anderson Center, Room
111A
Friday, April 28, 2014 –
Thursday, April 10, 2014
5:00 pm on Thursday,
April 10, 2014
Friday, April 12, 2014
Thursday, April 17, 2014 &
Friday, April 18, 2014
3:30p – 4:30p
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 &
Thursday, April 24, 2014
April 25 – April 30, 2014
Friday, May 2, 2013
May 5, 2013