Part-Time, Temporary - Flight Academy Student Life Assistant

Position Summary:

The Student Life Assistant is responsible to support the student life coordination for the Air Force JROTC Flight Academic initiative. The position will support the Student Life Director with the supervision, transportation, and logistical support for Air Force JROTC cadets – mostly rising high school seniors and newly graduated high school students – who will reside on the Marion, IN campus and complete flight training at the Marion Municipal Airport.

The individual must be available part-time (approximately 29 hours per week) throughout the duration of the Flight Academy (June 12 – August 7, 2021). Additionally, the individual must be available for training (2-3 hours maximum) prior to the Flight Academy. It is expected that flight training and residential activities will operate six (6) days per week with Sundays and major holidays off. The Student Life Assistant position will load balance the schedule with the Student Life Director. The individual may not be enrolled in summer classes or have other employment that would impede their ability to work Monday to Saturday.

Reporting Relationships:

During this period of work, the Student Life Assistant reports to the Student Life Director for the Flight Academy initiative.

Education Requirements:

Must be a college junior or senior for 2021-22 or a 2021-22 graduate with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervision. Provide proper supervision of cadets during the duration of their stay as directed by program leadership

• Residential Experience. Support check-in and check-out procedures for residence halls. Support the structured setting for cadets with established schedules for meals, physical fitness (as requested), flight instruction, and supplemental activities. Create community in the residence halls. Facilitate and participate in supplemental activities. In coordination with conference services, support meal coordination between the Marion Campus and the Marion Airport. Assist with cadet medical or other emergency communication.

• Transportation. Support the transportation of cadets between the Indianapolis airport at the start and end of the Flight Academy, between the Marion Campus and Marion Airport throughout the Flight Academy, and between the Marion Campus and local establishments as necessary for personal needs and community activities. Maintain the cleanliness and safe operating condition of the vehicle as stipulated by the university’s transportation policy.

• Flight Training Experience. Support the flight training provider, Student Life Director and Aviation Program Director with the coordination of related activities, including scheduling, logistics, and cadet supervision. Assess minimal preparedness (e.g., sufficient sleep, health and wellness, engagement in activities, and overall performance) of cadets and inform the flight school and university leadership of any concerns.

Qualifications:

According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Experience

• Required Experience. Previous experience in higher education student development or working with high school youth.

• Preferred. Preference given to applicants with tutoring, teaching, and/or camp counseling experience. Experience as an aviator is a plus.

Required Skills

• Interpersonal Relationships. Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with students and manage conflict resolution. Skilled in mentoring or counseling youth.

• Communication. Ability to communicate in all forms (e.g., verbal and written) and modicums (e.g., electronic, in-person, or otherwise)

• Transportation. Ability and legal authorization to drive a university passenger van and transport cadets and other university personnel safely between locations.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Indiana Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer