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Campus Living Initiatives and Partnerships Peer Supporter (CLIPP)
Position description
Position overview
The Campus Living Initiatives and Partnerships Peer Supporter (referred to as CLIPP) is an academic-year student position primarily focused on providing on-site academic and career resources and support to residents in our campus living communities (CLCs). CLIPPs help students utilize academic resources, build strong study habits, explore, majors, attend career events, search and apply for jobs, and benefit from a supported academic transition to and through college.
In partnership with academic colleges and campus resource offices, CLIPPs bring resources and support onsite in our campus living communities in direct support of our departmental mission and foundational values (Care and Support; Community and Connectedness; Equity and Inclusion; Learning and Development). Reporting directly to a Campus Living Initiatives and Partnerships (CLIP) Graduate Assistant, and indirectly to a CLIP Coordinator, each CLIPP has a designated primary foundational value area to support key initiatives and campus resource/academic college partnerships. Additionally, CLIPPs share work as a team to support emerging and/or complex initiatives aligned with another and/or multiple foundational value areas.
The CLIPP role is an average 15 hour per week position, but may vary some weeks based on the academic calendar, CLIP initiatives, student trends, and departmental needs. During peak times such as fall opening, CLIPPs may work additional hours. The CLIPP role is paid $15.00/hour and receives bi-weekly paychecks.
Job functions and responsibilities
Campus living initiatives and partnerships Accordion Closed
- Collaborate with campus partners and campus living community (CLC) staff to develop and implement programs, initiatives and targeted resources that support CL foundational values, Student Affairs priorities, and the NAU Strategic Roadmap.
- Collaborate with CLC staff to implement determined priorities for the departmental community and resident engagement (CARE) framework supporting the intersection of academic, career and social life for freshmen through senior/grad housing.
- Meet during designated times with faculty fellows/academic liaisons, campus partners, and staff to assess student needs, and to plan engagement opportunities, academic college and major-specific events.
- Assist with the coordination and implementation of CL Signature Events and partnered programs intended to enhance the NAU campus living experience, including Welcome Jacks move-in program/process, The Letters event, Family Weekend, and other large-scale efforts.
- Support other campus partner initiatives and departmental events as needed, such as teaching NAU 100, assisting with BIO Boot Camp, helping with NAUSaidYes and other Admissions events, etc.
Student connections Accordion Closed
- Schedule meetings with students individually or in small groups onsite in the CLCs to provide academic and career support including topics such as:
- Academic and career resources available on campus, and opportunities for bringing resources onsite to the CLC
- Academic transition to college
- Academic goal setting, changing majors, and course scheduling process
- Exploring majors
- Exploring careers, internships and involvement opportunities
- Mock interviews
- Transferable skills
- Building a resume and writing cover letters
- Respond in a timely manner to referrals made by Community Assistants (CAs) for additional student academic/career support.
- Refer students to CAs, faculty and/or campus resources related to other concerns shared during conversations.
- To support student/staff connections and visibility in the CLC, each CLIPP is required to work six (6) scheduled hours per week (typically two 3-hour shifts) throughout the academic year at a designated CLC front desk. CLIPPS have the option to work additional front desk shifts including picking up shifts from those out sick, shifts during breaks (Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring) and during peak times when shifts may be added to the schedule.
- During desk shifts, complete all operational desk tasks and respond to student needs, including answering questions, monitoring CLC security through the Lenel system, receiving/distributing packages, responding to lockouts, checking students in/out of their room, handling keys and resources, and conversing with students at and around the desk.
Staff training, development and teamwork Accordion Closed
- Attend and actively participate in all regularly scheduled training and staff development sessions, one-on-one meetings, and CLIP staff meetings/trainings as arranged throughout the academic year.
- August and January training periods require CAs to return to campus prior to the official opening of the CLCs.
- Meet weekly and work closely with your supervisor to focus on professional development, performance in the role, and identifying any areas of assistance and support you need to succeed. Keep supervisor informed of student trends, concerns, engagement efforts, partnerships, etc.
- Intentionally develop and maintain positive and collaborative staff relationships.
- Contribute to the team, share the workload, and role model ethical work habits.
- Serve as an approachable and accessible resource for fellow staff members.
- Communicate respectfully while sharing and receiving feedback.
Administrative responsibilities Accordion Closed
- Advertise CLIP services and resources in campus living communities through CL marketing materials, social media, department and CLC listservs, Community Council and floor/area meetings, CLC walkthroughs, and word-of-mouth through student/staff interactions.
- Submit required event planning forms including funding requests as needed.
- Track individual/small group sessions and planned events in the StarRez database.
- Clock in and out in LOUIE as you work; submit payroll for approval following all department and university guidelines.
- Respond promptly to emails from supervisors and students.
- Complete other administrative tasks as assigned or needed.
Conditions of employment
Compensation Accordion Closed
- $15.00 per hour
- Work an average of 15 hours per week with the option of additional hours but may vary some weeks based on the academic calendar, CLIP initiatives, student trends and departmental needs. During peak times such as fall opening, CLIPPs may work additional hours
- *Please note, we cannot guarantee more than 15 per week on a consistent basis.
Academic responsibilities Accordion Closed
All CLIPPs are required to:
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative and semester grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 at the time of the application. Additional details in the CLIPPS Agreement address steps taken if semester and/or cumulative GPA fall below 2.00.
- Have completed at least 24 credit hours (from NAU or another institution) by the end of the semester prior to beginning the role. (Ex: 24 hours completed by end of Spring 2022 for a CLIPP hired to start in Fall 2022)
- Enroll in 12-18 credits (or 9-15 graduate credits). Taking more than 18 credits or fewer than 12 credits must be approved by the CLIP GA prior to class registration.
- Maintain a minimum 67 percent pace of progress. The total sum of your successfully completed credit hours divided by your total attempted credit hours measures your pace of progress. Transfer hours are counted as both completed and attempted.
- Be available for the full academic year.
Involvement outside of the CLIPP position Accordion Closed
Due to the nature of the CLIPP position, it is essential for the CLIPP to maintain balance between classes and extracurricular activities, serve as academic role models and be available to support the students in the CLC. To accomplish that, the following guidelines apply:
- The CLIPP role has priority over other activities with the exception of academic work.
- CLIPPs may be employed in part-time jobs outside of the position for up to a total of fifteen (15) hours/week based on performance and supervisor approval.
- On-campus student employees may work up to 30 total/combined hours/week when classes are in session and up to 40 hours per week during winter and spring breaks or summer session. Exceptions apply for Minors or International students based on Visa status. For those with Federal Work Study, it is recommended that you do not exceed 20 hours per week in total.
- Activities and employment outside of the CLIPP position require supervisor approval at the beginning of each semester and/or prior to adding an activity.
CLIPPs who will be completing internships, clinical or practicum hours, or student teaching, will be required to develop an action plan with their supervisor prior to the semester the academic requirement begins.
Background check and student conduct Accordion Closed
Background Checks
A criminal background investigation and employment history investigation will be completed prior to employment. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the NAU Human Resources office.
Student Conduct Standing
All CLIPPs are required to be and remain in good standing as it relates to student conduct as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. A conduct check will be completed prior to employment offer.