Applications are open for Junior Student Leader positions with UBC Jump Start 2012!

UBC Jump Start is a transformative, transitional academic program for first year international and Aboriginal students. UBC Jump Start provides first year international and Aboriginal students with an intensive two-week academic preparation for university life that is followed by first year transition programming. UBC Jump Start offers a combination of lectures, classes, workshops, residence living, and social and cultural activities led by our outstanding faculty, staff, and student leaders.

UBC Jump Start is currently hiring 30-40 Junior Student Leaders. These positions are suitable for developing student leaders who are interested to grow their capacities as leaders and professionals. Job descriptions for these positions and applications information can be found online by searching “Jump Start” on Career Services ‘Search for Jobs<http://www.students.ubc.ca/careers/index.cfm>’ website.

On Monday, January 9th (6-7:30pm, IBLC 260) and on Thursday, January 12th (6-7:30pm, BUCH D316), UBC Jump Start Staff will be hosting information sessions. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in being a Junior Student Leader to learn more about the program and the position.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Rueckert, the UBC Jump Start Program Director, via email (caroline.rueckert@ubc.ca<mailto:caroline.rueckert@ubc.ca>) or by phone at 604-822-1818. Please note that that the deadline for the Junior Student Leader positions is Sunday, January 29th at 11:59pm.