Student Leadership & Activities

Position Descriptions

First-Year Experience Seminar Student Facilitators Position Description:

First-Year Experience (FYE) Seminar Student Facilitators help incoming first-years successfully transition to the College. The course is designed to provide first-year students with awareness of and access to the many resources on campus while connecting them with an upperclass Simmons student, a staff member, and their peers. In collaboration with FYE Staff Facilitators and using the provided course content in the FYE manual, the FYE Student Facilitators help plan and deliver weekly classes throughout the fall semester.  FYE Student Facilitators are responsible for reading and responding to weekly written assignments and may have other commitments as designated by FYE Staff Facilitator.    

Position Requirements:

  • This position requires approximately a 3 hour a week time commitment for meetings with the staff facilitator, class preparation, and the class.
  • FYE Student Facilitators will participate in training in the fall prior to the start of the academic year.

For more information, contact:

Susan Chudd, Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Activities, MCB W-002, 617-521-2421, susan.chudd@simmons.edu  

Like Minds Chair

Position Description:

The Like Minds Committee is a group of Simmons students who are committed to a community culture that fosters awareness and respect of a diverse array of people, cultures, abilities, and experiences where students are empowered and committed to promoting an inclusive multicultural agenda. Like Minds members conduct workshops and educational sessions that are designed to 1) educate and expand personal awareness and knowledge of issues of inclusion; 2) build the capacity for communication, trust, and understanding and 3) facilitate dialogue that moves all of us as individuals and as a community towards a greater appreciation of the rich diversity among us.

The Like Minds Chair works closely with the Director of Multicultural Affairs to direct the vision and programming of the Like Minds Committee.  She also serves as an executive board member for the Student Government Association.

For more information, contact:

Lisa Smith-McQueenie, Assistant Dean and Director of Multicultural Affairs, Office of Student Life, MCB C-211, 617-521-2120, lisa.smithmcqueenie@simmons.edu

Orientation Leaders

Position Description:

Orientation Leaders (OLs) are Simmons students who assist with all aspects of Undergraduate Orientation, including programming for particular populations such as Dix Scholars and international students. OLs are responsible for a group of incoming students and their participation in the orientation program. OLs set up events, sit on panels, and answer questions regarding the College. OLs facilitate group discussions and team builders and serve as leaders for new students, assisting with their transition. OLs participate in spring trainings as well as trainings a few days prior to Orientation.        

For more information, contact:

Susan Chudd, Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Activities, MCB W-002, 617-521-2421, susan.chudd@simmons.edu  

Peer Educators

Position Description:

Peer Educators (PEs) will be selected to be trained to teach other students the following educational programs: Drugs and Alcohol, Betsy's Friends, EAT, Relaxation Techniques, SEX, Time and Stress Management, Smoking Cessation, Sexual Assault Education, HIV/AIDS Education, and Positive Strategies for Communication @ Simmons.. The PEs will present the programs in residence halls, classes, and to student organizations. Peer educators may select up to two areas to be trained to teach. Commitment includes weekly one-hour trainings, co-teaching with other peer educators, scheduling programs, developing handout materials, table tents, and awareness campaigns in their area. Educators will become leaders in their areas and part of a support network throughout the campus.

Position Requirements:

  • No pre-requisites are necessary to be a PE, as you will receive appropriate training.
  • PEs should plan on approximately 2 hours a week, with hours increasing during times of high demand for programs.

For more information, contact:

Elise Phillips, Director of Health Education, Health Center, Rm 11, 617-521-1001, elise.phillips@simmons.edu  

Resident Advisors and Summer Resident Advisors

Position Description:

The Resident Advisor (RA) is an enrolled student who lives within the residence hall community. The RA is on the staff of the Office of Residence Life to provide support to, resources for, and advisement to students on academic, social and personal matters. The RAs receive extensive training in areas such as program and community development, crisis intervention, and interpersonal skills. RAs are also responsible for promoting a sense of community through organizing activities and programs to help residents become acquainted and to learn more about themselves and others. RAs hired are assigned to residence halls based upon individual strengths as well as departmental and community needs. The Summer RA is an enrolled student who lives within the residence hall community from late May through late August, with a similar role to play as the academic year RA. As part of the Summer RA position, the Summer RA works in the Office of Residence Life 10 hours each week during business hours.        

Position Requirements:

  • Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in order to be considered for the RA position.

For more information, contact:

Jennifer Doebler, Assistant Director of Residence Life, Office of Residence Life, Health Center, 617-521-1096, jennifer.doebler@simmons.edu

or

go to the Resident Advisor Selection website.

Scott/Ross Center Coordinators, Directors, and Facilitators

Position Descriptions:

Coordinators  (After School Program at Simmons, America Counts, America Reads, Beacon Academy, Education Sparks, Farragut After-School Program, and Steps to Success)
Program coordinators oversee the daily management of the programs.  This position requires both high levels of organization and sophisticated interpersonal skills.  Specific duties include recruiting, training and supervising students; contact with community partners and the Scott/Ross Center; and program planning, evaluation and trouble-shooting.

Director (Education Sparks Ony)
The Education Sparks (ES) directors will oversee the ES program.  This involves planning Coordinator meetings, hiring and training tutors (Sparklers), meeting with Scott/Ross Center and strategic program development. 

Facilitators (America Counts, America Reads, Education Sparks, Farragut After-School Program, Farragut After School Art Program, and Steps to Success)
Facilitators support coordinators in the management of the programs.  Facilitators often take on special projects, but general tasks include leading reflections or program sessions; supervising tutors and children; assisting the coordinators with training, program planning, and troubleshooting.

Position Requirements:

  • Applicants for coordinator or facilitator positions must have at least one year of previous experience in a Scott/Ross Center program.  
  • Detailed program descriptions are available in the Scott/Ross Center.  
  • Students with workstudy may be paid for their work.  Students without workstudy may volunteer for the positions. 

For more information, contact:

Jeremy Poehnert, Associate Director of Service Learning, Scott/Ross Center, MCB W102, 617-521-2236, poehnert@simmons.edu

Student Health Educators

Position Description:

Student Health Educators (SHEs) are undergraduate student leaders committed to health education, promotion, and awareness on campus. SHEs will be selected and trained to administer the health education program and educate their peers by teaching and coordinating peer education programs and trainings such as Drugs and Alcohol, Betsy's Friends, EAT, Relaxation Techniques, SEX, Time and Stress Management, Smoking Cessation, Sexual Assault Education, HIV/AIDS Education, and Positive Strategies for Communication @ Simmons. SHEs will coordinate health events, theme days, discussion groups, and interactive programs, and help in the health education office by developing promotional materials, curriculum, and doing administrative tasks.

Position Requirements:

  • SHEs must have been a Peer Educator for at least one year. 
  • The SHE position requires a commitment for one academic year. There will be weekly meetings as well as trainings and workshops. Events will be scheduled throughout the year.
  • Commitment will be approximately 3 hours each week.

For more information, contact:

Elise Phillips, Director of Health Education, Health Center, Rm 11, 617-521-1001, elise.phillips@simmons.edu

Women's Center Director/Co-Directors

Position Description:

The director(s) is/are responsible for management of the Women's Center, including running weekly meetings, overseeing members' actions and responsibilities, and maintaining a relationship with other student organizations, departments, and health services at Simmons. Also, she/they will create an exciting calendar of events, including coffee talks, brown bag discussions, lectures and various other activities. She/they will communicate with the staff adviser as well as the Director of Student Leadership and Activities to discuss current events and decisions. As the director of the Women's Center, one is responsible for fulfilling all of the duties of a student organization president, which are determined by the Student Government Association. The director(s) is/are ultimately responsible for continually creating and upholding the mission of the Women's Center and ensuring that the center's services are accessible to the entire Simmons Community.

For more information, contact:

Elise Phillips, Director of Health Education, Health Center, Rm 11, 617-521-1001, elise.phillips@simmons.edu