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SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
APPLICATION PACKET
All application materials are available at blog.scad.edu/leadership.

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Contact Information
Admission
Gabriela LaRosa (Student ambassadors)
Enrollment events manager
912.525.7206 · gesteves@scad.edu
Katie Hurley (Pre-college: Rising Star and SCAD Summer Seminars)
Senior enrollment programs coordinator
912.525.5754 · khurley@scad.edu
Counseling and Student Support Services
Lita Clary (Jump Start assistants)
Coordinator of student accommodations
912.525.6971 · lclary@scad.edu
International Student Services
Brook Serrano (International orientation assistants, CAPP assistants, CAPP resident assistants)
Senior international student adviser
912.525.7302 · bserrano@scad.edu
Residence Life and Housing
Jason Rigsbee (Resident assistants)
Associate dean of students/director of residence life and housing
912.525.7000 · jrigsbee@scad.edu
Student Involvement
Trey Reckling (Orientation assistants, SERVE coordinators)
Director of student involvement
912.525.6969 · trecklin@scad.edu
Gina Mercanti (Student Activities Council coordinators)
Coordinator of student activities
912.525.4400 · gmercant@scad.edu

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Contents
IMPORTANT DATES 2013 .......................................................................................................................................................2
ADMISSION..................................................................................................................................................................................3
Pre-college: Rising Star and SCAD Summer Seminars assistant .......................................................................................................... 3
Student ambassador ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES.............................................................................................................................6
International orientation assistant .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
CAPP assistant ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
CAPP resident assistant .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING.........................................................................................................................................8
Resident assistant .......................................................................................................................................................................................................8
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT.....................................................................................................................................................10
Orientation assistant ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Student Activities Council coordinator ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
SERVE coordinator .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
COUNSELING AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES.................................................................................................. 14
Jump Start student assistant .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
FORMS..........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Application instructions......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Student leadership application.......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Resident assistant supplemental application.............................................................................................................................................. 19
Student leadership recommendation.............................................................................................................................................................. 21

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IMPORTANT DATES 2013
Student Leadership
Information Meetings
Attendance at these meetings is optional but
highly encouraged. You do not have to attend
a meeting to apply.
Please review the schedule of upcoming sessions
at http://blog.scad.edu/leadership.
Student Leadership
Application Timeline
Monday, Jan. 7
Applications available
Friday, FeB. 1
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.,
Arnold Hall, 1810 Bull St.
LEAD Conference
Wednesday, Feb. 6
Online applications due by noon
(blog.scad.edu/leadership)
Friday, Feb. 8
Individual interview day
May Poetter Gallery · Poetter Hall
Friday, Feb. 15
Group process (residence life only)
Friday, March 1
Candidates notified of selection
Friday, March 8
Candidates must accept or decline
leadership positions.

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admission
Pre-college: Rising Star and SCAD
Summer Seminars Assistant
Pre-college: Rising Star and SCAD Summer Seminars
are summer programs for high school students offered
through the admission department. Applicants may
indicate their program of choice but will be considered
for both. Summer Seminars assistants will also work the
Art Educators' Forum: Summer Conference, a one-week
residential program for educators.
What is pre-college: Rising Star?
This five-week residential program in Savannah offers
rising high school seniors a real college experience. Taught
by SCAD professors, the courses are challenging. Students
who successfully complete the Pre-college: Rising Star
program earn college credit, which may be applied toward
a bachelor's degree at SCAD or at other colleges or
universities (course credits are applied to degree
requirements at the discretion of the accepting
institution). Pre-college: Rising Star students have the
opportunity to advance their knowledge and preparation
toward a degree and career in the arts. Outside class,
students complete assignments, take field trips,
socialize, and enjoy the parks and other local attractions.
What are SCAD Summer Seminars?
SCAD Summer Seminars are residential summer
workshops designed for high school students who have
completed their freshman, sophomore or junior years.
Students take two separate workshops over the course
of the week. Outside of class times, students participate
in activities and social events on and off campus. SSAs
will also work the one week SCAD Educator Essentials
Conference (SEEC).
Position description
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Students must be available to work
June 9–July 28.
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RSAs will work a total of six weeks
including training.
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SSAs will work a total of six weeks
including training.
Personal responsibilities:
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Serve as a role model and SCAD representative
to students and parents.
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Help students with personal and academic
concerns as they relate to the programs.
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Be respectful toward peers and help build a
positive team-oriented atmosphere.
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Exhibit maturity and sound judgment in all
situations and decisions.
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Help identify problems and offer solutions.
Community development and programming
responsibilities:
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Serve as a live-in staff member in a residence hall.
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Attend RS/SSS/SEEC activities, trips and programs.
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Assist in planning, promotion and implementation
of activities that build community among
students and help them acclimate to SCAD
and Savannah.
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Share rotating night duty with staff members.
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Offer input in the development and evaluation
of RS/SSS.
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Assist with administering residence life and
housing RS/SSS/SEEC.
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Bring any urgent situations involving a student
to the attention of the residence life and
admission department staff.
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Complete other duties as assigned.
Staff responsibilities:
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Assist in waking up students and help any
students who oversleep get to class.
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Ride with the students to their buildings for
morning and afternoon workshops, evening
events and airport runs.
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Assist with lunch checkout/sign-in when
students go downtown.
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Supervise students in the common areas
and ballroom.
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Tend to any vandalism or safety hazards that
could harm others.
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Help replace missing or lost SCAD IDs for students.
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Report any unusual activity or behavior with a
student to a residence director as soon as possible.

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Administrative responsibilities:
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Make sure all student staff members are aware
of their responsibilities and daily tasks.
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Enforce all residence life and housing policies.
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Demonstrate a strong understanding of all
rules and procedures regarding the program.
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Ensure the activities are well-staffed and
attended by all students.
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Encourage staff members on a daily basis.
Position qualifications
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Possess and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Previous leadership experience.
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Enthusiasm, confidence and compassion.
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Prior experience living in a residence hall for
two quarters at SCAD or another institution.
Additional information
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Assistants are permitted to take one summer
class during the program; the class must be at
either 8 a.m. or 2 p.m.
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Assistants are not permitted to hold outside jobs.
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If not taking classes, assistants must find alternative
housing once the program is complete.
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If taking a class, once the program is complete
assistants may be permitted to stay in the residence
hall (room assignment is subject to change).
Supplemental Application
Questions
Answer the following questions on a separate
piece of paper:
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How would you contribute to the program as
an SSA or RSA? What skills do you have that
separate you from other candidates?
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Give an example of a situation that pushed
you outside of your comfort zone. How did
you react to remedy the situation?
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How would you connect with a group of high
school students?
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What influenced your decision to attend SCAD?
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Describe your educational and social experiences
at SCAD.
Remuneration
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Free room in building where program is located.
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Free meal plan for duration of program.
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Flat rate of $325 per week less all taxes paid on a
biweekly schedule.
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Admittance to RS/SSS programs, trips and activities.
Student Ambassador
SCAD student ambassadors are a select group of
students who serve as representatives of the
university. Acting through the admission department
in tailored leadership roles, ambassadors forge
connections with the community, prospective
students and titans of art and design. Ambassadors
have visited more than 300 schools across the world
and hosted more than 5,000 prospective students in
the last four years.
Ambassadors enjoy perks such as early residence
hall move-in, eligibility for student leadership awards,
an extensive network of professional contacts,
exclusive retreats, events and workshops, and
national conferences.
The award-winning program’s alumni include SCAD
valedictorians and salutatorians, and many are
working for companies like DreamWorks, Pixar and
Anthropologie. Ambassadors emerge with outstanding
networking and leadership skills and are poised to
achieve success as creative professionals.
Summary of Responsibilities
student leadership
Ambassadors are led by their adviser and a team
of coordinators. Coordinator positions within the
student ambassador program are designed to allow
students the opportunity to develop managerial skills
with the emphasis on project completion while working
in a professional environment. Student ambassadors
may serve in paid leadership positions including:
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Design Your Day coordinator
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Membership coordinator
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Outreach and events coordinaor
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SCAD Day coordinator
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Training coordinator
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Young at Art coordinator

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the buzz bus
The Buzz Bus is a community outreach initiative that is
organized and facilitated via the ambassador program.
Local schools in need are targeted and are surprised
by an ambush-style visit that typically includes the
SCAD Drumline, performance ensemble and a large
donation of art supplies, books and more.
call-a-thons
From time to time, student ambassadors meet for
call-a-thons as a way of extending a friendly "hello" to
prospective students. Call-a-thons are usually in the
evening, and there is always food. Ambassadors are
trained on telephone etiquette and are provided a script.
college and community event
volunteers
Ambassadors assist with college and community events,
like SCAD Days and the Scholarship Gala; together, they
volunteer more than 6,000 hours annually. Student
ambassadors are afforded exclusive opportunities to
network with VIPs, intern with top companies and
participate in SCAD signature events such as the Film
Festival and Fashion Show. In this capacity, ambassadors
often mingle with VIPs and special guests.
design your day
Through this program, visiting prospective students
have opportunities to attend class, have lunch or
correspond by email, phone or Skype with an ambassador.
When prospective students contact admission with a
classroom visit request, the admission department makes
arrangements for ambassadors to meet guests based
on major areas of interest.
educator weekends
Throughout the year, admission hosts educators from
high schools and colleges from around the nation and
the world for a weekend. These guests take tours,
attend workshops and have meals in local restaurants.
Ambassadors accompany them throughout the
weekend events and give educators the opportunity
to interact with SCAD students.
hometown heroes
During academic breaks, students are encouraged to
visit their former high schools or colleges to represent
SCAD for a day. Hometown Hero training takes place in
October and November and includes presentation tips,
materials and giveaways for visits. Ambassadors may
also assist with admission information sessions in their
hometown over breaks.
workshops
The admission department hosts workshops for high
school students and other community members with
which the ambassadors may be asked to help.
online chats
Ambassadors participate in online chats allowing
prospective students to ask question about student life.
scad days
SCAD Days, Grad Days and Accepted Student Days
are examples of SCAD’s visitation days hosted by
the admission department to welcome hundreds of
prospective students and their families. During these
events, ambassadors serve as tour guides, hosts and
panelists, escorts and share their own SCAD experiences.
Ambassadors are required to work these Saturday events.
transfer socials
Every quarter the admission department hosts a
reception for new students who have transferred from
another university or community college to SCAD.
Ambassadors, especially those who were transfer
students themselves, are invited to attend these events
to offer the new students a warm welcome.
young at art
Ambassadors have partnered with more than 50 local
elementary and middle schools to share their work,
lead hands-on workshops and inspire students.
Application Questions
Answer the following questions in your cover letter:
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Why did you choose to come to SCAD?
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What is your least favorite thing about SCAD?
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What do you think are the top advantages to
being a SCAD graduate?
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What are your plans after graduation?
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What advice would you give entering students?
Additional Information
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Ambassadors must participate in all SCAD Days
and three events per quarter.

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international student services
International Orientation Assistant
Job responsibilities
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Assist with check-in and registration procedures.
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Be available to respond to new international
students’ concerns, questions and needs.
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Serve as a role model to students.
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Interact with parents.
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Attend orientation activities as requested.
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Explain college policies.
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Facilitate small group discussions and answer
a variety of questions. Be prepared to
distribute your SCAD email address to your
small group and respond to any emails you
may receive.
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Report student and parent concerns to proper
college officials.
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Always arrive on time prepared to work.
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Display a positive attitude toward the college
and its mission.
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Enjoy meeting new people and having lots of fun.
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Take on other duties as assigned by ISSO staff.
Qualifications
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Previous leadership experience.
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Enthusiasm, compassion and confidence.
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Willingness to get involved in college activities.
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Ability to participate in training sessions.
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Ability to work the required schedule during
orientation events.
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Flexibility, open-mindedness and a sense
of humor.
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Knowledge of Savannah and the surrounding
community.
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Familiarity with SCAD programs and policies.
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Ability to work in a group environment and
interact with other students effectively.
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Knowledge of issues that affect first-year
international students and strategies for success.
CAPP Assistant
The Cultural and Academic Preparation Program is a
four week pre-orientation summer program for new
international SCAD students held during the month
of August. CAPP offers instruction in English as a
second language and an introduction to life in the
United States, Savannah and especially SCAD.
CAPP assistants serve as an ambassador and
resource for the cultural component of the program.
They assist with afternoon workshops and as well as
evening and weekend activities and excursions as
needed. They also assist with managing social media
related to CAPP and the CAPP Buddy program which
connects current SCAD students with CAPP
participants.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum:
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Availability in Savannah during late July and
all of August
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Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
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Ability to participate in training sessions
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Ability to communicate with diverse groups of
nonnative English speakers
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Previous leadership experience
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Flexibility, open-mindedness and a sense
of humor
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Knowledge of issues that affect first-year
international students and strategies for success
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Be able to conduct oneself in a professional
manner, maintain appropriate role model
behavior and comply with the SCAD Code
of Student Conduct at all times.
Preferred:
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Fluency in a second language, especially
Chinese or Spanish.
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Previous experience as a CAPP participant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assist with check-in and registration procedures.
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Serve as an ambassador and resource for the
cultural component of CAPP.
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Be available to respond to new international
students’ concerns, questions and needs.

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Serve as a role model to students.
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Assist with afternoon workshops and as well as
evening and weekend activities and excursions
as needed.
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Assist with managing social media related to
CAPP and the CAPP Buddy program which
connects current SCAD students with CAPP
participants.
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Explain college policies.
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Facilitate small group and panel discussions
and answer a variety of questions.
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Be prepared to distribute your SCAD email
address and respond to any emails that you
may receive.
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Report student concerns to proper college officials.
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Always arrive on time and prepared to work.
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Display a positive attitude toward the college
and its mission.
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Enjoy meeting new people and having lots of fun.
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Take on other duties as assigned by ISSO staff.
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Duties may vary and other duties may be assigned.
CAPP Resident Assistant
CAPP resident assistants serve as a live-in university
and community resource for CAPP participants. The
position allows former and current resident assistants
to build upon their leadership skills by working with
culturally diverse students with unique needs. CAPP
RAs reside in the residence hall where CAPP participants
live during the entire month of August.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum:
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Must be a current RA or former RA at SCAD.
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Ability to participate in training sessions.
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Availability in Savannah during late July and
all of August.
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Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Ability to communicate with diverse groups
of nonnative English speakers.
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Previous leadership experience.
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Flexibility, open-mindedness and a sense
of humor.
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Knowledge of issues that affect first-year
international students and strategies for success.
Preferred:
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Fluency in a second language, especially
Chinese or Spanish.
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Previous experience as a CAPP participant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Conduct oneself in a professional manner,
role model appropriate behavior, and comply
with the SCAD Code of Student Conduct and
Housing License Agreement at all times.
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Assist with check-in and registration procedures.
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Participate in on-call duty and understand that
the frequency of duty varies.
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Serve as an open and active communication
link, working cooperatively with other departments
at SCAD.
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Assist residents in individual and group
conflict resolution.
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Support the diverse populations in the building
by advocating for individual needs.
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Report damages and maintenance needs
to facilities and encourage students to take
responsibility for their actions.
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Participate in occupancy-related processes
including check-in and checkout procedures,
room changes, confirmation of no-shows, and
opening and closing functions. Expect late
evening check-ins typical with international flights.
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Support CAPP assistants with afternoon
session attendance as needed.
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Be alert to safety and security issues, and take
appropriate action to ensure the safety of the
residents and the proper notification of the
residence director.
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Take on other duties as assigned by ISSO staff.

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residence life and housing
Resident Assistant
Resident assistants are integral members of the
residence life and housing staff, as they have the
most direct and constant student contact. RAs are
responsible for fostering individual and community
development and promoting residents’ academic and
personal growth. RAs serve as a communication link
between the building residents and the residence life
and housing office.
Qualifications
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Possess and maintain a GPA of 2.66 or higher.
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Complete at least 30 credit hours (either at or
transferable to SCAD) prior to assuming
the position.
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Register for and maintain an academic load of
exactly 15 quarter hours.
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Maintain good disciplinary standing with
residence life and housing and SCAD.
Personal responsibilities
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Conduct oneself in a professional manner,
maintain appropriate role model behavior,
and comply with the SCAD Code of Student
Conduct and Housing License Agreement at
all times.
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Accept and promote the mission and goals
of residence life and housing.
Community development and
programming responsibilities
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Understand and commit to building a strong
residential community in order to enhance the
educational and learning experience.
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Assist residents in individual and group
conflict resolution.
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Encourage and reinforce responsible and
mature behavior.
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Support the diverse populations in the
building by advocating for individual needs.
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Work individually and as a member of a team
to plan and implement programs.
Staff responsibilities
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Participate in staff development activities,
including but not limited to weekly staff
meetings, in-services, individual meetings,
the RA selection and recruitment process,
and early fall housing sign-up.
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Attend and participate in all training sessions,
including but not limited to fall training and
winter training.
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Arrive for the opening of the residence halls
and apartments prior to the arrival of residents,
assist staff in preparing the buildings
for occupancy and remain until the closing
date for each quarter.
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Participate in the on-call duty schedule and
understand that the frequency of duty varies
from building to building.
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Serve as an open and active communication
link, working cooperatively with other departments
at SCAD.
Administrative responsibilities
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Assist in the maintenance and improvement of
facilities by reporting damages and encouraging
students to take responsibility for their actions.
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Participate in occupancy-related processes
including check-in and checkout procedures,
room changes, confirmation of no-shows, and
opening and closing functions.
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Be alert to safety and security issues, and take
appropriate action to ensure the safety of the
residents and the proper notification of the
residence director.

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Application Questions
Answer the following questions on a separate
piece of paper:
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What motivated you to apply for the resident
assistant position?
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What does it mean to be a good role model?
Why is it vital that a resident assistant be a
good role model?
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If you had to choose three qualities or traits
that a resident assistant would employ to be
successful, what would they be and why?
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How do you foresee the resident assistant
position impacting your lifestyle (academics,
extracurricular activities, relationships, etc.)?
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What skills or abilities do you hope to improve
or gain from being a resident assistant? How
will these improve your abilities as an artist and
further your career interests?
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List any residence hall programs you attended
this year.
Remuneration
All resident assistants receive a free meal plan when
the dining hall is in operation as well as $225 off of
their housing rate each quarter. Resident assistants are
paid for 20 hours a week at a rate of $7.25 per hour.
CAs are required to submit a time sheet recording
the hours worked and are paid bi-weekly. Resident
assistant applicants should contact their student
financial services adviser to discuss how their financial
aid package may be affected by accepting a position,
should it be offered. International students are
encouraged to contact the financial aid office to
determine what effect, if any, this position will have
on their student account.

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student involvement
Orientation Assistant
Summary of Responsibilities
summer swarm
Orientation assistants, if assigned, assist in facilitating
the Summer Swarm program by serving as ambassadors
and information resources to Summer Swarm
participants, serving as first-response, first-reporting
sources for a crisis management team and college
security, and monitoring the Summer Swarm
residential facility for policy or safety infractions.
fall orientation
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Orientation assistants assist in facilitating the
fall orientation program by running assigned
stations, leading student groups to specific
locations, answering questions for staff, families
and students, and directing flow of traffic.
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Orientation assistants help in the facilitation
of tours and other duties as assigned.
winter, spring and summer
orientation
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Orientation assistants assist in facilitating
winter, spring and/or summer orientation
programs as assigned by running assigned
stations, leading student groups to specific
locations, answering questions for staff, families
and students, and directing flow of traffic.
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Orientation assistants help in the facilitation
of tours and other duties as assigned.
first-year experience classes
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Orientation assistants help facilitate FYE classes.
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Orientation assistants serve as peer mentors
and answer questions in and out of class.
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Orientation assistants keep attendance
for FYE classes.
education and/or experience
Orientation assistant must meet eligibility requirements
for student employment. In addition, they must
possess appropriate communication, networking and
presentation skills or the equivalent combination of
education and experience. Orientation assistants must
maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.66 or above.
hours
Hours are assigned as needed for orientation weekend
events (fall, winter, spring and summer, including Summer
Swarm and First-Year Experience course presentations).
supervision
Orientation assistants report directly to the assistant
director of student involvement.
Student Activities Council
Coordinator
SAC coordinators are integral parts of the SAC and
the student involvement office and serve as resources
for students and staff. Coordinators plan and execute
college-wide events and activities. The coordinator’s
job responsibilities are as follows:
Executive board responsibilities
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Serve on a team of coordinators creating
events for the SCAD community.
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Staff the SAC office a minimum of 10 hours
per week.
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Attend weekly staff meetings.
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Attend all SAC events and be responsible for
all aspects of campus-wide events including
publicity, preparation and assessment.
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Follow up with agents, speakers and
performers (thank you cards, phone calls
and emails).
Coordinator Descriptions
Lecture coordinator
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Research, create and implement academicrelated
lectures.
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Research and secure SCAD alumni for
conversational visits to discuss their experience,
career paths and interaction with current students.
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Organize lectures in conjunction with movie nights.
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Create and maintain working relationships
with career and alumni success, student
success and advising, and academic clubs to
establish a consistent lecture series.

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Pop culture coordinator
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Create working relationships with special
interest clubs at SCAD including but not limited
to Improv Comedy, Anime and Book Bind for
collaborative opportunities.
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Research and propose comedians and hypnotists
for annual college events such as orientation
and Welcome Week.
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Research and propose movie selection for the
Movie Buzz Series and Films in Forsyth.
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Research and propose nontraditional entertainment
through soliciting feedback/input from
SCAD students.
Publicity coordinator
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Create and manage online advertisement
(through SAC blog, Facebook and Twitter).
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Direct marketing initiatives including but not
limited to event promotion emails and newsletters.
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Create unconventional advertising including but
not limited to buttons, magnets and slideshows.
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Coordinate or provide visual (pictures)
documentation of events.
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Prerequisite: Applicants must submit at least
three forms of publication/marketing materials
and must have working knowledge of the
following programs: Photoshop, Illustrator,
InDesign and Microsoft Office.
Special events coordinator
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Assist in recruiting and organizing volunteers
for programming events.
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Organize SAC Showcase during fall quarter.
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Create and implement traditional programs
including but not limited to the Masquerade
Ball, Vegas Night, Sidewalk Arts Festival and
Talent Show.
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Establish and maintain working relationships
with other student clubs including but not
limited to Service Opportunities for Students,
international student services, Black Student
Association and Swing Club in order to offer
diverse programming.
Requirements
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Reliability to fulfill scheduled office hours.
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Professional attitude in the workplace.
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Ability to work in a team environment.
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Initiative to plan and organize projects.
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Cumulative GPA of 2.66 or above.
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Continued full-time student status
(12 hours or above).
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At least two full quarters of previous
SCAD attendance.
Music coordinator
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Recruit and organize regular Coffeehouse series.
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Scout and propose musicians for yearly
concerts including but not limited to Battle of
the Bands, Winter Concert, Fall Fest Band and
Talent Show.
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Recruit and organize Open Mic Night participants.
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Thoroughly and accurately work with
performers on completing contracts and
administrative materials.

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SERVE Coordinator
SERVE coordinators are integral members of
the student involvement team. Their role is to
provide opportunities for students to participate
in community service. These projects prepare
students for future careers and community
involvement through service. The service coordinator’s
job responsibilities are as follows:
Executive board responsibilities
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Serve on a team of coordinators creating community
service events for the SCAD community.
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Staff the SERVE office a minimum of 10 hours.
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Attend weekly staff meetings.
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Attend all assigned SERVE events and be
responsible for all aspects of campus-wide
events including publicity, preparation
and assessment.
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Follow up with volunteers after an event
(thank you cards, phone calls and emails).
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Maintain records for volunteer hours for
assigned events.
Coordinator Descriptions
Pet Project coordinator
This program allows students to socialize with
animals to enhance their chances of adoption at
their local shelter.
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Promote and recruit volunteers for events
and programs.
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Submit transportation request to/from events
and programs in timely manner.
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Obtain feedback and assessment for all events.
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Maintain records for volunteer hours for
all events.
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Accurately track and submit community
contacts for historical purposes.
Healing and Education through Art (H.E.ART)
coordinator
This program allows students to use their talents to
help patients cope and distract from their illness
through art therapy.
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Promote and recruit volunteers for events
and programs.
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Create and implement creative and interactive
activities in order to engage patients.
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Submit transportation request to/from events
and programs in a timely manner.
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Obtain feedback and assessment for all events.
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Plan, attend and execute a meaningful
Alternative Spring Break Service Trip during
spring break.
Publicity coordinator
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Create and regularly manage online
advertisement (through SERVE blog,
Facebook and Twitter).
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Direct marketing initiatives including but
not limited to event promotion emails and
newsletters.
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Create unconventional advertising including
but not limited to buttons, magnets, personal
selling and slideshows.
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Prerequisite: Applicants must submit at least
three forms of publication/marketing materials
and must have working knowledge of
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and
Microsoft Office.
Kids Café coordinator
This program allows students to volunteer at local
elementary schools or civic centers to teach children
life skills and the importance of education through art.
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Promote and recruit volunteers for events
and programs.
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Create and implement creative and interactive
age appropriate activities.
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Submit transportation request to/from events
and programs in a timely manner.
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Obtain feedback and assessment for all events.
Habitat for Humanity coordinator
This program allows students to help build houses for
low-income families and work with the Habitat
ReStore, which sells construction supplies to the
general community.
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Promote and recruit volunteers for events
and programs.
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Submit transportation request to/from events
and programs in a timely manner.
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Obtain feedback and assessment for all events.

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Special events and Alternative Spring Break coordinator
This program allows students the chance to volunteer
in various events around Savannah as well as a
nontraditional spring break service trip to a
different state.
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Plan, attend and execute a meaningful
Alternative Spring Break Trip during spring break.
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Promote and recruit volunteers for events
and programs.
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Submit transportation request to/from events
and programs in a timely manner.
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Obtain feedback and assessment for all events.
Requirements
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Reliability to fulfill scheduled office hours.
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Professional attitude in the work place.
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Ability to work in a team environment.
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Initiative to plan and organize projects.
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Cumulative GPA of 2.66 or above.
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Continued full-time student status
(12 hours or above).
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At least two full quarters of previous
SCAD attendance.
Remuneration
Service coordinators are hired as work-study
employees through SCAD; therefore SERVE
coordinators must be work-study eligible.
Students not already receiving financial aid are
not eligible for work study. The pay is the federal
minimum wage rate of $7.25 per hour.

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counseling and student support services
Jump Start Student Assistant
Summary of Responsibilities
Jump Start student assistants shall attend the student
leader general orientation and the Jump Start-specific
orientation prior to fulfilling position responsibilities.
orientation
Jump Start student assistants shall assist in facilitating
the orientation program by co-facilitating specific
program content presentations with the Jump Start
professional staff, leading student groups to specific
locations, organizing and facilitating evening activities
for student participants, and answering questions for
staff, families and students.
Application Questions
Answer the following questions in your cover letter:
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What messages do you feel are the most
important to communicate to new students
with disabilities and/or provisionally admitted?
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Why is it vital that a Jump Start student
assistant be a good role model?
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What does it mean to act professionally?
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What do you perceive as the responsibilities of
a student assistant?
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List any SCAD activities in which you are involved.
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Describe any experiences you have had that
you believe have prepared you for this position.
post-orientation
Jump Start student assistants shall participate in a program
evaluation and debriefing process with the professional
staff in order to promote continuous improvement
of programming.
education and/or experience
Jump Start student assistants must be actively
registered with SCAD counseling and student support
services as a student with a diagnosed disability and
have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Skills required include:
appropriate communication, networking and
presentation skills, or the equivalent combination of
education and experience.
hours
Hours are assigned as needed for Jump Start program
and orientation.
supervision
Jump Start student assistants report directly to the
Jump Start orientation program professional staff.

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Application Instructions
General Information and Tips
holding Multiple positions
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Print or type all information completely
and legibly.
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Read over each position description and
supplemental application materials.
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Only submit supplemental application materials
specific to the position(s) in which you are
applying. Other departments are not responsible
for ensuring that your application
materials make it to the appropriate department
by noon, Wednesday, Feb. 6.
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Applications should be completed online by
noon, Wednesday, Feb. 6.
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Each department will contact you individually
as you progress throughout the process.
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If applying for multiple positions, you may
be required to participate in multiple selection
processes.
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Decisions or exceptions made by one department
should not be assumed to be unilaterally
accepted by all departments.
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Enjoy the process and be confident in yourself.
Each great journey starts with a single step.
Position of Interest
Ambassador
Ambassador coordinator
Pre-College: Rising Star or
Summer Seminars assistant
Jump Start assistant
International orientation
assistant
CAPP assistant
CAPP resident assistant
Resident assistant
SERVE coordinator
Positions You May NOT Hold
With This Role
You may hold any other
position with this role.
Resident assistant
SAC coordinator
SERVE coordinator
Orientation assistant
You may hold any other
position with this role.
Resident assistant
International orientation
assistant
CAPP assistant or CAPP
resident assistant
Orientation assistant
Resident assistant
CAPP assistant or CAPP
resident assistant
Orientation assistant
Jump Start assistant
Resident assistant
CAPP resident assistant
Orientation assistant
Jump Start assistant
International orientation
assistant
Resident assistant
CAPP assistant
Orientation assistant
Jump Start assistant
International orientation
assistant
CAPP assistant
Orientation assistant
Jump Start assistant
International orientation
assistant
CAPP resident assistant
SERVE coordinator
Student Activities Council
coordinator
CAPP assistant
Orientation assistant
Jump Start assistant
International orientation
assistant
CAPP resident assistant
Student Activities Council
coordinator

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Application checklist
Ambassador, Pre-college: Rising Star assistant,
SCAD Summer Seminars assistant:
Online application Cover letter Résumé
Responses to application questions
Student leader recommendation (optional)
Resident assistant:
Online application Cover letter Résumé
Supplemental application
Responses to application questions
Program advertisement or bulletin board sample
Student leader recommendation (required)
Orientation assistant, International orientation
assistant, Jump Start assistant, Student Activities
Council coordinator, Serve coordinator, CAPP
assistant, CAPP resident assistant:
Online application Cover letter Résumé
Student leader recommendation (optional)
Next step:
Please make sure to visit http://blog.scad.edu/
leadership to schedule your individual interview
for Friday, Feb. 8.

Student Leadership Application
To be completed by all applicants for any position. The Savannah College of Art and Design is committed to equality of opportunity and does not discriminate
based on race, ethnicity, cultural or national origin, religious or political affiliation, sex, age, or mental and/or physical challenges.
I am applying for the following positions (check all that apply)
While the departments use the same application form, applications will be reviewed separately by each department. Submit a separate copy of all application
materials for each position. Photocopies of originals are acceptable.
Admission SCAD Summer Seminars assistant/Pre-college: Rising Star assistant Student ambassador
International student services International orientation assistant CAPP assistant CAPP resident assistant
Residence life Resident assistant
Student involvement Orientation assistant Student Activities Council coordinator SERVE coordinator
Counseling and student support services Jump Start assistant
General Information
Name
Class standing (as of application date) First-year Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate
Did you transfer to SCAD? Yes No
Date of birth / / Sex Female Male
Cumulative GPA Major GPA Major Minor
Anticipated graduation date / / Location Atlanta Savannah
Contact Information
SCAD email address
SCAD building
(if applicable)
Mobile number
ACA House Alice House Barnard Village Boundary Village D at The Hive Forsyth The Terrace
Oglethorpe Pulaski Spring House Turner Turner Annex W at The Hive
Apt./room number
Off-campus street address (if applicable)
City State ZIP
Phone number
Permanent street address (if different than above)
City State/country ZIP/postal code
Phone number
Cover Letter and Résumé
Include a professional cover letter outlining your interest and applicable skills. It is advised that you write a different cover letter for each position in which you
are applying. Your résumé should include the following areas: education, employment history, student activities and/or volunteer experience, applicable skills and
any honors or awards you have received. Include your cover letter and résumé with this application form.
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Additional Information
Time involvement and commitments
List any employment or major time commitments you have for the 2013–14 academic year (jobs, internships, extracurricular activities, athletics, etc.) and the
estimated number of hours you will be involved in each. Note that some of the positions may ask you to limit your outside time commitments.
Type of commitment and description Estimated hours per week
Reference Information
List the name and contact information of two professional references. These individuals should not be family members and should be able to speak to your ability
to successfully uphold a student leadership position.
Name, title and organization Relationship Contact phone number and email address
Disclosure and Agreement
I understand the criteria for selection will vary based on the position(s) I am
applying for. It is my responsibility to ask questions during the application and
selection process to ensure that I am fully aware of all obligations, requirements
and specific policies. I understand my GPA will be verified and may
be a condition of employment for some positions. I further understand that
infractions of the Code of Student Conduct and Housing License Agreement
may be considered in the selection process, and I authorize my conduct record
to be reviewed by each department to which I submit an application (you may
choose to provide an explanation of your GPA or conduct situations by including
a separate sheet of paper with your application).
I understand that if I am offered a position, I may be required to return to
SCAD up to two weeks prior to the start of the fall quarter and may also be
required to return to SCAD up to five days prior to the start of winter quarter.
I agree that all of the information I have provided is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge
Signature Date / /
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Resident Assistant
Supplemental Application
In addition to the student leadership application, cover letter and résumé (due
Friday, Feb. 8), resident assistant candidates will need to complete this form.
When you complete an item, please have a residence life and housing staff
member or the presenter of the program sign and date in the appropriate box.
This completed form should be submitted during your scheduled interview on
Friday, Feb. 8.
You will not be permitted to interview for the resident assistant position and
your application will be considered incomplete without this form.
Please don’t forget to respond to the questions on the back of this form.
The activities listed below are intended to provide you with hands-on examples
of the activities and responsibilities that resident assistants have in their
position. You will need to complete the four required activities and one of the
two additional activities.
• Program advertisements are forms of communication on campus informing
students of upcoming residence life and housing programs. Create an advertisement
for a potential Residence Life and Housing program.
• Bulletin boards are located in a majority of the residence halls. The boards
are used to inform residents of SCAD announcements, events and activities,
and they also provide an educational opportunity to highlight various
topics. You can either provide a digital representation or hard copy that
should be no bigger than 11 x 17.
Candidate name
SCAD ID number
SCAD email address
Residence life sponsored program
required
(complete all 3)
Design a door decoration or bulletin board
(description above).
required
(complete all 3)
Career services information session
additional
(complete 1 of 3)
Contact RA for locations and times.
Select one workshop to attend. View workshop
schedule at http://blog.scad.edu/leadership.
LEAD Conference
Attend an information session
Duty with an RA
required
(complete all 3)
Additional
(Complete all 1 of 3)
additional
(complete 1 of 3)
Friday, Feb. 1
Arnold Hall
View schedule of sessions at
http://blog.scad.edu/leadership
Contact RD to schedule
location and time.
Residence Life and Housing Contact Information
Amanda Morgan ......................... D at The Hive and Turner Annex · 912.525.7250
Megan Cunningham ...................................................... Turner House · 912.525.8408
Corey Evans ......................... W at The Hive and Boundary Village · 912.525.7250
Steven Miller .................................. Barnard Village, Pulaski House, Forsyth House
and Alice House · 912.525.7001
Jenna Gerbasi ........................................................ Oglethorpe House · 912.525.7009
Patty Henke ......................................................................... The Terrace · 912.525.7250
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additional questions
If applying for the resident assistant position, please answer the following questions:
Please rank your preferences of which buildings you would like to work with in order: 1 indicates your top preference, and 12 indicates your least. Note: Your
rank order only indicates preferences. Residence life and housing has the discretion to assign staff members where needed.
____ Alice ____ Forsyth ____ Turner
____ Barnard ____ Oglethorpe ____ Turner Annex
____ Boundary ____ Pulaski ____ W at The Hive
____ D at The Hive ____ Terrace ____ Montgomery
Please rank your building community preference. 1 indicates your top preference and 3 indicates your least.
First-year area Upperclass Upperclass apartment
If your major classes are held in Montgomery and/or Gulfstream, would you want to be placed in the new Montgomery residence hall? Yes No
Are you only able to accept an apartment option? Yes No
If you answered yes, please explain why an apartment option is the only option available to you.
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Student Leadership Recommendation
To be completed by applicant
Student name Date / /
Position applied for
Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, you may decide whether letters of reference written at your request are to be
held confidential or whether they are to be available for your personal inspection. Check one of the following statements and sign your name in the space
provided so the reference may be advised of your choice.
Confidential file
I grant permission for this letter of recommendation to be held confidential by the Savannah
College of Art and Design. This means that I waive my right to have access to this reference.
Open file
I retain the choice of having letters of reference
available to me.
Student's signature Date / /
To be completed by Reference
The information requested below will assist greatly in the review of this
student’s application for a student leader position at SCAD. Elaborate on
any item on an attached sheet. Note: The student should provide you with an
envelope, which you should seal and initial on the sealed flap after enclosing the
completed form.
Name
This recommendation form will be submitted by the student with his/her
application and is confidential unless the student opts to retain the choice
having the letters of reference available to him or her. If you prefer, you
may send this directly to Student Involvement, Savannah College of Art and
Design, P.O. Box 3146, Savannah, GA 31402-3146 USA.
Title
Institution/company
How long have you known the applicant and in what context?
Rating of individual Excellent Good Fair Poor Unknown
Initiative
Adaptability
Emotional maturity
Ability to interact with others
Dependability
Stress tolerance
Effective use of time
Leadership
Assertiveness
What challenges do you foresee for this applicant in this leadership position?
What do you feel the applicant has to offer this leadership position?
Signature Date / /
Phone number
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