 | Are you interested in mentoring other LSU students in effective communication skills?
If so, CxC wants to receive an application from you! If you want to spread your expertise and excitement to others, this may be the job for you!
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| More than just a regular paycheck: | |
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- Build your resumé by strengthening your communication skills
- Collaborate and network with peers
- Expand your technical knowledge and gain teaching experience
- Make contacts for future job references
- Work on campus at $7.00/hour and above
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| Tasks: | |
| Consult with other students on projects such as the following:
- Written: Reports, essays, proposals, brochures
- Spoken: Speeches, presentations
- Visual: Posters, presentation visuals, diagrams, brochures, videos
- Technological: Digital Portfolios, websites, animated graphics
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| Work Environment: | |
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- A team environment in a studio
- 5 -15 hours per week, with opportunities for more hours if scheduling permits
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| Qualifications: | |
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- Full-time LSU undergraduate student
- Excellent fluency in English and the ability to communicate technical concepts in an "easy to understand" manner
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Self-directed, self-motivated, and self-confident work style, with a strong work ethic
- Availability to work some late afternoons/evenings, in addition to some possible day-time hours and to participate in training sessions
- Willingness to commit to the program for at least 2 semesters
- An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Previous teaching or tutoring experience a plus but not necessarily required
- Strong technical skills desired
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| How to Apply: | |
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Fill out the online application linked below and provide with it the appropriate attachments
In the application you will be required to provide the following attachments:
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- A letter of application stating why you believe you possess the skills that would enable you to assist other students in their communication pursuits. Please include examples of previous employment and projects or coursework completed that helped you develop these skills.
- A resumé listing permanent and local contact information, communication experience, and a list of academic and employment references with contact information.
- Communication samples (in .pdf, .doc, or hyperlinks) that demonstrate your ability in the areas in which you would like to mentor: written, spoken, visual, and/or technological. You only need one sample for each.
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If a position is available, someone from CxC will contact you.
Because the availability of positions is partially determined by the number of returning mentors, you should re-apply every semester if you are not hired the first time you seek employment as a CxC Mentor. | |