** UPDATED: As of March 9th, 2012 all Peer Programs positions for 2012/13 have been filled.
Please visit involvement.ubc.ca for other great opportunities on campus!
What are your plans for next year? Have you thought about how you want to connect with the campus community? Do you want to build a network of friends? Learn new skills? Try new things? Make a difference to a new student at UBC?
Applications are now being accepted for Peer Programs, Jump Start and Imagine UBC. Read through the various leadership opportunities to learn about what you would get out of the opportunity, what skills and experiences the various programs are looking for, and what the time commitments are.
- Jump Start
UBC Jump Start is a pre-session transition program for new aboriginal and international students at UBC- Vancouver. It provides these students with opportunities to focus on the development of transferable skills that will offset cultural and language barriers that hinder academic success. In addition, students will be asked to explore critical issues through workshops, lectures, cultural & social programming, online and team assignments to start to develop and/or enhance effective leadership skills for university, community and international arenas.
Position Details:
UBC Jump Start is currently hiring 30-40 Junior Student Leaders. These positions are suitable for developing student leaders who are interested to grow their capacities as leaders and professionals. The position descriptions can be viewed in this downloadable .pdf document.
Information Session
On Monday, January 9th (6-7:30pm, IBLC 260) and on Thursday, January 12th (6-7:30pm, BUCH D316), UBC Jump Start Staff will be hosting information sessions. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in being a Junior Student Leader to learn more about the program and the position.
- Imagine UBC
Every year, the UBC Orientations Team relies on hundreds of student leaders to deliver UBC’s outstanding orientations programs. Students like you bring personal stories and experiences that new-to-UBC students often find invaluable! As an Imagine UBC leader, you have the rewarding job of welcoming over 7,000 incoming first-year, international, and transfer students, and their parents, to UBC. You’ll work in a team environment, gain event-planning experience, and help make UBC a great place for incoming new students.
Position Details:
Imagine UBC is currently selecting 800+ leaders for the following roles:
- MUG Leader
- Squad Manager
- Eco Team
- Welcome Team
Information Session
Learn more about the various opportunities with Imagine UBC by attending the Leadership and Involvement Showcase at the Centre for Student Involvement on Wednesday, January 25 12-3 pm. Drop in any time and chat with members of the Orientations Team to learn more!
- Peer Programs
UBC Peer Programs provides opportunities for students to support, encourage, and inspire other one another. Peer Programs exist to:
- Create a welcoming and caring community at UBC
- Connect students with resources so they can become successful leaders and community members
- Recognize and meet the needs of students
- Foster student agency
- Support student development through involvement opportunities
Position Details:
- Alumni Ambassadors
- Arts Peer Coaches
- Career Ambassadors
- E-Team (Engineering Peer Program)
- Equity Ambassadors
- International Peer Advisors
- Peer Academic Coaches
- Sci Team
- S-Pac
- Sustainability Ambassadors
- Wellness Peers
Information Session
Learn more about the various opportunities with UBC Peer Programs by attending the Leadership and Involvement Showcase at the Centre for Student Involvement on Wednesday, January 25 12-3 pm. Drop in any time and chat with members from the various groups to learn more!
Get started now!
- Make sure you’ve reviewed the position descriptions and understand time and training commitments
- Decide which leadership program best suits you. Need some help? Stop by the Centre for Student Involvement for some Involvement Coaching, or review the Getting Involved at UBC leadership guide.
- Make your application stand out! If you are applying to Peer Programs or Jump Start you will be required to send in your cover letter and resume. UBC Career Services offers drop in Resume Clinics and online resume samples.
- Ready to go? Fill in the online application
Deadlines
Jump Start: Closed
Imagine UBC: ONLY Faculty of Arts Applications Leader applications still open (MUG LEADER and SQUAD MANAGER)
Peer Programs: (please visit the Peer Programs website for program specific deadlines)
What Happens Next?
If you are applying to Jump Start and/or Peer Programs, please note that to complete your application, you are required to send your resume and cover letter to get.involved@ubc.ca by the corresponding program deadline.
Please ensure your email subject lines reflect the programs you are applying to be including the following.
| I’m applying to: | Please add the following subject line when emailing your resume and cover letter to get.involved@ubcca. |
| Jump Start, only | 2012 Jump Start Cover letter/Resume |
| Peer Programs, only | 2012 Peer Programs Cover letter/Resume |
| Jump Start and Peer Programs: | 2012 Jump Start + Peer Programs Cover letter/Resume |
Successful candidates who will be selected for interviews will be contacted with regards to next steps over a rolling timeline.
Dear Officer,
Hi, just wonder when is the application deadline for applying job positions to Imagine UBC?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Joyce
Hello Joyce,
The deadline to apply to Imagine UBC is February 8th!
Cheers,
Shannon
Student Development Officer, Programs
Hello,
I was wondering when the IPA job description will be posted online?
Thank you.
- Ayumi
Hi,
I was just wondering whether it is possible to apply for both Jump Start and Imagine UBC.
Thanks,
Nina
Hi,
just wondering, if I’m applying for MUG Leader, do i still need to send my resume and cover letter?
Thanks
Amy
Hi
I was wondering what are the time commitments for the position of a MUG leader , I cannot find it anywhere on this website
Hello everyone,
Nina + Monica – Students can only either be a Jump Start leader or an Imagine leader. If you have further questions about this, please e-mail myself at joey.cheng@ubc.ca or imagine.info@ubc.ca.
Amy – if you are applying to be a MUG leader, you do not need to submit a cover letter + resume.
Samantha + Rachel – All MUG leaders have a March Welcome session on an afternoon/evening in March, are responsible for staying in contact with their squad in the summer, contacting First Year students in August (via phone, email or Skype), two training days during the September Labour Day long weekend before Imagine, Imagine Day, as well as other faculty-dependent commitments during the summer (we understand not all students are in town – so these can be generally be done away from Vancouver) and throughout first term to support the students’ transition process to UBC. If you have any further questions, please e-mail myself at joey.cheng@ubc.ca or imagine.info@ubc.ca.
Cheers,
Joey
Student Development Coordinator, Programs
joey.cheng@ubc.ca
Hi,
I was just wondering if the Jump Start application deadline will be extended?
Thanks!
Hello
I was wondering who should I address the Cover Letter to when I’m applying for a position in the Peer Program
Thank you
Li Ting
I’ve already applied to Jump start+Peer Program, but I wanted to apply to Imagine, as well. Since there was no option for three of them, I was wondering if that is because of a particular reason ~ or can we still apply to all three?
Who should I refer the cover letter to for the Peer Program?