Job Opportunities
For this upcoming Fall 2011 semester, the Office of the Master, New College, is recruiting PASS Leaders to conduct PASS sessions for the following courses:
- ADMS 2510 - Managerial Accounting
- ADMS 3330 - Quantitative Methods II
- ADMS 3530 - Finance
What is PASS?
PASS stands for Peers Assisting Student Success – a peer-led support program that targets traditionally difficult academic courses. PASS is based on a program that is used at many universities, and has been proven to increase the grades and academic success of students who attend. It’s free and it’s voluntary – students come when they need to … and no grade is assigned for either attendance or participation levels. At the PASS session, students review learning strategies and work on problems together. It’s like a study group led by a peer facilitator/leader who has already taken the course and done well.
PASS Leader Job Description
The PASS Leader is a representative of New College and acts as a model student, supporting the learning and development of study skills of the students who attend their PASS sessions. The PASS leader is part of an exciting team of New College student leaders who are committed to sharing their skills and knowledge with fellow students to help them succeed.
The PASS Leader will be required to review the course materials and prepare handouts in advance in order to conduct the PASS session.
The PASS Leader will conduct one PASS session, per week, two hours in duration. At the PASS session, Leaders facilitate activities and discussions that aim to enhance the learning and skills of students by encouraging participation, active discussion, and the development of learning and study skills. Through these activities, students are able to review course work and develop their learning and study skills. In general, the Leader acts as a model student by displaying positive learning attitudes and study habits, and is part of a supportive team of PASS Leaders who are committed to helping student learning and success.
The PASS Leader will be required to attend one hour bi-weekly meetings with the Programs Assistant.
Skills Required:
- Organization skills and creativity
- Leadership skills and take initiative
- Interpersonal and facilitation skills
- Strong work ethic
- Commitment to helping other students
Commitment Required:
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Mandatory 1 day training session, date to be determined.
- Fall term: September to December
- 3-4 hours per week (3 hours per week for the sessions and 1 hour bi-weekly meeting)
Benefits:
- Developing your facilitation, communications and leadership skills
- Enhancing your own learning and study skills
- Gaining a stronger command of course materials in your major
- Preparing you for your career (especially great if you are thinking about pursuing a degree in education or graduate studies)
- Helping you to build a strong relationship with professors (great for letters of recommendation)
- Giving back to the community
- Access to office space in the Master's Office of New College (140 Atkinson)
- Financial compensation on an hourly rate
To Be Considered:
Students who are awarded a PASS Leader role must:
- be registered students at York University
- be enrolled in full time studies
- have previously taken the assigned course within the past academic year
- have achieved a grade point average of A or A+ (note: consideration may be given to students who earned a B+)
- be available to attend the mandatory training session(s)
Submit Application:
- Submit your resume and a covering letter to New College at newcol@yorku.ca by Aug. 8, 2011.
- State PASS Leader for X course in your subject line.
- Indicate your days of availability for the Fall 2011 semester.
- Provide your student number.
