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Spark Team Leaders

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Job Description - Spark Team Leaders

****Special Application Instructions: 



Please do not click "Apply for this Job" on this site, your application will not be considered.



To apply: Please follow this link and complete the form.  Apply here


 



Interested students can also receive the application in the format of an accessible Word document by emailing [email protected] with the subject line "Application Word document". 


  



Spark is a service provided by the McMaster Students Union (MSU) that supports first-year students throughout their transition to McMaster University. Spark offers a weekly mentorship program, as well as social events, workshops, and online resources. 



Please note this posting will close on Monday July 7th at 11:59pm. 


  


Spark Team Leaders are expected to lead Spark sessions on a weekly basis. Team Leaders will work in groups to facilitate discussion, group activities, and self-reflection, with the goal of guiding first-year students through their transition to university. Additionally, Team Leaders will facilitate Spark workshops and events at least once per semester. A suitable candidate exhibits passion for first-year success. Spark sessions are scheduled for 1 hour per week, supplemented by a 1-hour mandatory weekly training session. Team Leaders are expected to engage informally with Spark students weekly through regular check-ins. 


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 



  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills 



  • Strong time management and organizational skills 



  • Excellent speaking, listening, and facilitation skills 



  • Sensitivity to persons from a wide range of backgrounds 



  • Approachable and accessible to student needs and concerns 



  • Be able to recognize and respond to students who require assistance academically, socially, or mentally, and offer appropriate support and referral 


Effort & Responsibility 



  • Team Leaders will occasionally be needed to help promote the service at events such as Welcome Day and through social media 



  • Workshops and events held throughout the year will require Team Leader support 



  • Maintain confidentiality of all students accessing Spark’s services in the Spark program 



  • All Team Leaders are expected to be a positive role model inside Spark sessions and beyond, maintaining professionalism with all members in the program 


Working Conditions 



  • Regularly working in an indoor space (classroom, resource room, etc.) 



  • Regularly working in an online setting via Microsoft Teams 



  • May be expected to lead activities outdoors / off campus 



  • Expected to interact closely with groups of first-year students 



  • Time demands may exceed stated hours of work 


Training and Experience 



  • Training will be provided by the Spark Director 



  • Previous leadership or mentorship experience is an asset, but not required 


Equipment 



  • Access to a computer with Microsoft Teams will be required 



  • Any additional supplies required to lead Spark sessions will be provided 



Reports to: Spark Director



For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please download the full job description. 


  


****Special Application Instructions: 



Please do not click "Apply for this Job" on this site, your application will not be considered.



To apply: Please follow this link and complete the form.  Apply here



Interested students can also receive the application in the format of an accessible Word document by emailing [email protected] with the subject line "Application Word document". 

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