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New Student Programs is seeking 50 well-rounded student leaders to participate in the development and implementation of EIU’s Prowl Programs (Orientation) as Prowl Leaders (PL’s). Prowl Leaders will play a key role in the transition of over 3,000 new students and their families by guiding and leading new students through their first weeks at EIU. Prowl Leaders will have the opportunity to build relationships, interact with University staff and faculty, and lead a team of peers. Individuals selected will serve as mentors and role models and be responsible for making new students’ experience during Opening Weekend and Prowl fun, eventful, and informative.

 APPLICATION & INTERVIEW PROCESS

Application – Due Friday, February 17, 2012

(Returning Prowl Leader Applications Due: Friday, Feb 10, 2012)

• Prowl Leader Application click here
• Returning Prowl Leader Application click here
• For a printable version of the job description click here

Interview Process

• The individual process will take approximately 20 minutes.
• The process will consist of the selection committee asking a series of questions to each candidate.

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3
• Be in good judicial standing with the university
• Ability to be outside and on your feet for long periods of time
• Have a positive attitude
• Be flexible, motivated, and open minded
• Be passionate about EIU

• Spring Training
• Saturday, March 24, 12:30pm-5pm
• Week of March 26, a 2 hours meeting dependent on your schedule
• Week of April 2, a 2 hours meeting dependent on your schedule
• Thursday, April 5^th 6:00pm-7:30pm
• Prowl Training and Preparation (Sunday, Aug. 12 - Wednesday, Aug. 15)
• Facilitate Opening Weekend (Thursday, Aug. 16- Sunday, Aug. 19)
• Facilitate Prowl Events, including Prowl Booths (Aug. 20- Sep. 30)
• Attend events as assigned

Staff members will receive several types of remuneration:

• Honorarium for commitments with Prowl Week and Fall Opening ($100 to be paid in mid September)
• Move-in to residence halls,Greek Court,University Court, or University Apartments on Sunday August 12, 2012
• Meals from August 12-19, 2012 (when Dining Service’s is open)
• Staff Apparel
• Opportunityto develop leadership skills, build effective teams, and make new friends
• Be a part of an EIU tradition!