Ram Welcome Event Assistants…
- Provide substantial on-site support to Orientation and Transition Programs and the various Ram Welcome Event Coordinators with event production and general assistance for events; including (but not limited to): set-up, tear down, and preparation for the Ram Welcome Carnival, Ramapalooza, Convocation, the Parent & Family Welcome, Transfer/Adult/Student Veteran programming and more.
- Support the Orientation and Transition Programs Office Assistants by assisting with various administrative duties as needed related to preparation for the Ram Welcome program.
- Design an exceptional customer experience by serving as a resource to Orientation and Transition Programs staff and the various Ram Welcome Event Coordinators and being knowledgeable about all Ram Welcome programs and events as well as details for ensuring events occur successfully.
- Engage in a comprehensive leadership development experience founded on the belief that personal and professional development are indefinitely linked.
- Build professional confidence, develop communication skills, work with a diverse team of peers toward a common goal, and make lasting campus connections.
- Make a lasting impact on Colorado State University while giving back to the campus community.
View full details of the Ram Welcome Event Assistant Position Description
Applications are open now! Click here to access our online application: https://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6kTD3QcLmpjLFWu
Make sure to complete your online application before May 1 @ 11:59 PM.
If you have any questions or difficulties navigating the application, contact Amanda Penley at amanda.penley@colostate.edu.
Note: To be eligible for this position, you must be available for ALL time commitments. If you have any questions about these dates/times please contact Amanda Penley.
TIME COMMITMENT
– Training: Friday, August 9, 2024 (full day hold 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
– Working Shifts: Various shifts from August 10, 2024 – August 18, 2024 (shifts may be early morning, late night, or throughout the day; not every team member will work all day every day)
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
The official period of employment will be from August 9 – 18, 2024 only.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
It is preferred that applicants have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.6 at the time of application. Applicants with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.6, if hired, will be required to complete an academic success and improvement plan with supervisor to be eligible to serve in position. Applicants must be full-time CSU students in good disciplinary standing with the university.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ram Welcome Event Assistants serve as the primary workforce behind the implementation of Ram Welcome and work August 10-18, 2024 only. They provide substantial on-site event support to Orientation and Transition Programs and the various Ram Welcome Event Coordinators as needed including event production and assistance for various Ram Welcome events including (but not limited to): set-up, tear down, and preparation for events. For more detailed information, see the position description.
Ram Welcome Leaders assist in the implementation of the Fall Ram Welcome program by working directly with students and leading them through the Ram Welcome schedule by facilitating small groups and ensuring students are attending Ram Welcome events. Ram Welcome Event Assistants do NOT work directly with students, but work closely with Orientation and Transition Programs and the Ram Welcome Event Coordinators on the coordination and production of Ram Welcome Events.
Ram Welcome Event Assistants will attend training on August 9 and work Ram Welcome shifts from August 10 – August 18, dependent on the team schedule.
For first-time Ram Welcome Event Assistants, compensation consists of an hourly wage of $15.42 per hour. For returning RWEAs, compensations consists of an hourly wage of $15.92. To read more about Student Hourly employee benefits at Colorado State University, visit the HR website linked here.
There is no summer work as a Ram Welcome Event Assistant. If selected, you will receive email communication over the summer about the upcoming training and employment period, but there is no formal work requirement prior to August 9.
Ram Welcome Event Assistants do not live on campus during the time they are employed with the Ram Welcome program. However, if you are moving into the residence halls again in the fall, please indicate that on your application as we will coordinate an early move-in process/date for you with Residence Life prior to the start of Ram Welcome Event Assistant Training.
Yes, you can apply for both positions and stay in both the R.A. process and the Ram Welcome Event Assistant process. However, in the case of receiving an offer from the R.A. position, you must inform Orientation and Transition Programs immediately as you are not able to hold both positions in the fall.
