Application for L.E.A.D. Student Assistant Position
Position Description
The Student Assistant serves as a member of L.E.A.D. team, which includes professional staff, graduate assistants,
and other student assistants. The position reports directly to Lauren Krznarich, Assistant Director, and indirectly to
all staff of L.E.A.D. on job assignments. Position start date will as soon as possible.
The responsibilities/expectations of the position are:
1. Provide quality service to all individuals, including employees, students, and guests
2. Serve as a frontline resource and one of the faces of the L.E.A.D. department (e.g. greet visitors, assist
with program registration, answer questions about the department).
3. Answer phones and email, as well as assist with copying, filing, mail, and data entry
4. Provide support and assist in the marketing, logistics, and delivery of L.E.A.D. programs (e.g.,
Extraordinary Leadership Series, {I}Experience, Summer Leadership Summit, etc.).
5. Assist with L.E.A.D. presentations for other departments and community members as needed (e.g.,
admissions, student organizations, classes, housing).
6. Assist and/or lead special projects for the department (e.g., plan an event, conduct research, assist
with data compilation for assessment, work on individual specific project).
7. Attend the L.E.A.D. staff meetings when needed.
8. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills required for the position:
1. Professionalism in the office and while representing the department outside the office
2. Initiative and self-motivated
3. Strong work ethic, dedication, and positive attitude
4. Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual
5. Ability to work well in groups and teams
6. Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
7. Presentation skills
8. Maintenance of a 2.5 semester and cumulative GPA and good judicial standing at the time of
application and throughout employment
9. Primary availability to work an average of 10-15 hours per week during department office hours,
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm, and flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends as required
throughout the academic year (August-mid May)
Qualifications and Skills preferred for the position:
1. Creativity
2. Campus involvement, leadership experience
3. Attendance of L.E.A.D. programs
4. Availability to work during the summer months (mid May- August)
Compensation: Hourly wage of at least $7.25 per hour.
Return completed applications to the L.E.A.D. Suite front desk in the Rayburn Student Center 2nd floor or via the
email to lead@tamuc.edu. Applications are due by Tuesday, January 27th, 2015.
Applications must be typed.
Leadership Engagement & Development (L.E.A.D.)
P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429-3011
www.tamuc.edu/LEAD
“Lead The Change”
Phone: (903) 468-3046
Fax: (903) 468-3117
Email: LEAD@tamuc.edu
Application for Student Assistant Position
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________________________
Home Address: _______________________________________________________________
School/On Campus Address: ____________________________________________________
Major/Minor: _________________________________________________________________
Expected Graduation: ______________
Cumulative GPA: ______________
Work Experiences
Please list three work experiences.
Employer: __________________________________________________________________
Employed From: __________________ to _________________
Responsibilities: _______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor name and contact information (email or phone):
____________________________________________________________________________
Employer: __________________________________________________________________
Employed From: __________________ to _________________
Responsibilities: _______________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor name and contact information (email or phone):
____________________________________________________________________________
Employer: __________________________________________________________________
Employed From: __________________ to _________________
Responsibilities: _______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor name and contact information (email or phone):
___________________________________________________________________________
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Application Questions
(answers must be typed, attach a separate sheet of paper to your application)
1. What is your definition of Leadership?
2. Why are you a strong candidate for this position?
3. Why are you interested in this position and working with the L.E.A.D. department?
L.E.A.D. Involvement
Please check if you have participated in any of the following events:
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First Year Leadership Class

{I}Experience
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Extraordinary Leadership Series

Summer Leadership Summit

Leadership Without Limits
Campus Involvement
Please list any past and/or present activities or groups that you are involved with on campus. Indicate any
positions held in each.
Organization
Dates
Position Held
**Please attach a copy of your class schedule/availability for the spring semester with your application.
How did you hear about this position?
_____ (Please Initial) I give permission for Leadership Engagement & Development (L.E.A.D.) to
verify my cumulative GPA and academic and judicial status.
Your signature: ______________________________
Date: _________________
Applications must be typed and can be submitted in hard copy form to the L.E.A.D. Suite front desk, on the 2nd floor
of the Rayburn Student Center, or submitted via e-mail to lead@tamuc.edu.
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