Ya--Te Student Leader

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Ya-A-Te student staff serve as student leaders who serve as guides, mentors, and positive role models during a three-day off-campus retreat designed for incoming and returning students. Ya-A-Te student staff plays a critical role in facilitating small group activities, encouraging student engagement, and helping students transition to college life.

• Facilitate discussions and team‑building activities with a group of 10–20 students.
• Serve as a mentor and peer resource, offering encouragement and guidance to students throughout the retreat.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes connection, involvement, and school spirit.
• Serve as a coach during tribal games and lead a team of 30–50 students.
• Assist with coordination of large‑ and small‑group programming, games, and other retreat activities.
• Adhere to safety and emergency guidelines while maintaining professionalism and a safe environment for attendees.
• Work closely with other student leaders, professional staff, and campus partners to ensure a smooth and impactful retreat experience.
• Demonstrate positive behavior, responsibility, and enthusiasm at all times.
• Attend all required training sessions in preparation for the retreat.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Student Life staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess written, verbal, and organizational skills;
• Ability to lead and motivate peers in group settings;
• Able to work in a team environment.

Individual Contributor

Work may be required outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends. Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors.

Sitting, walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds.

If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must be a current student or recent graduate of TJC in good academic and conduct standing;
• Must be available for all training and retreat dates.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio‑economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

NOTE:

With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above, including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.

* Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment, and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or limited English proficiency (LEP). Tyler Junior College respects the legal rights of each person to work and learn in an environment that is free from unlawful sexual discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.