Tuesday, October 7 at 5:30 pm in the Oak Room (MOSL 103; located in Moseley, the space used for admission s presentations).

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1 Dear Applicant: Thank you for your interest in being a part of the Center for Leadership. The Center for Leadership Team plays an integral role in defining and shaping the future of leadership at Elon University. In this packet you will find a job description for each available position, an application coversheet, and application questions. A complete application, professional résumé with cover letter, and personal interview are required to apply. There will be an optional Interest Meeting for interested students on Tuesday, October 7 at 5:30 pm in the Oak Room (MOSL 103; located in Moseley, the space used for admission s presentations). This meeting is an excellent opportunity for you to learn about each position first-hand from current team members. If you are applying for the Senior Director position, you must submit your written application by Friday, October 17 by 5:00pm in the Center for Leadership and sign up for an interview. Interviews for senior directors will be conducted on Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24. If you are applying for a Director position, you must submit your written application by Friday, November 7 by 5:00pm in the Center for Leadership and sign up for an interview. Interviews will be conducted from November 10 November 14. Interview slots are limited so please sign up as soon as you turn your application in to guarantee your interview time. Sign-up sheets are located in the Center for Leadership. All positions on the team are interrelated and equally important. For this reason, we ask that you commit to making the Center for Leadership Team a priority as you apply for selection. Please reserve the dates listed on the following page. Please also note that listed responsibilities are subject to change. Yours in Leadership, Steve Mencarini Director, Center for Leadership Dana Carnes Associate Director, Center for Leadership Stacey Rusterholz Student Life Fellow for Leadership

2 CFL Team Application 2 Center For Leadership Team 2015 The Center for Leadership Team is responsible for coordinating all programs and services offered in the Center for Leadership. These programs and services are divided into distinct areas: CFL Senior Directors, the LEAD Program, Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows Program, Organization Development, Special Events, Marketing, and Intersect Conference. Although individuals have unique responsibilities, the common goal of all areas is the guiding principle of the team. The available positions are listed below and described in detail on the following pages. All positions listed are paid. Positions Available in the Center for Leadership CFL Senior Directors 2 Senior Directors LEAD Program 4 LEAD Program Directors Leadership Fellows 1 Leadership Fellows Community Director Organization Development 2 Organization Development Directors Marketing 2 Marketing Directors Intersect Conference 1 Conference Director Special Events 1 Special Events Director

3 CFL Team Application 3 DEDICATION TO THE TEAM AND APPLICATION TIMELINE Transition November 18, 2014 December 2, 2014 January 2015 Transition Meeting (4:15 5:30 pm), location TBD Transition Meeting (4:15 5:30 pm), location TBD Students who are on campus will begin their roles Dedication to the Team General Team Hours: Team members will have commitments outside of positional office hours, including attending CFL events, assisting with workshops, and participating in community bonding. Tuesdays: 4:15-5:30 pm Weekly Meeting- beginning February 3, 2015 January 13 and 20, 2015 February 6-8, 2015 May 12, 2015, 4:15-7:00 pm August 15-21, 2015 CFL Team Winter Term Meetings Retreat Mini Retreat Work Week, BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN* *Dates subject to change *Please note that Work Week conflicts with New Student Orientation and being an Orientation Leader Application Timeline Applications Available: Monday October 6, 2014 Interest Meeting: Tuesday October 7, 2014 at 5:30pm in the Oak Room (Moseley 103) Senior Director Apps due: Friday October 17, 2014, delivered to the CFL by 5:00pm Senior Director Interviews: October 23-24, 2014 Senior Director Decision: Friday October 24, 2014 Senior Director Acceptance: Monday October 27, 2014 Director Applications Due: Friday November7, 2014! LEAD, Marketing, Fellows, Intersect, Org Development and Special Events Interviews: November 10-14, 2014 Decisions: November 14, 2014 Acceptance: November 17, 2014 Joint Meetings: November 18 and December 2, 2014

4 CFL Team Application 4 Senior Directors of Center for Leadership Team Senior Director (2 positions) *Prior Center for Leadership Team experience required *Please rank preference of position in application Position 1 Responsible for the administrative oversight and functioning of the Center for Leadership Team Meet weekly with the CFL professional staff members and fellow Senior Director Meet weekly with Fellows Director, Organization Development Directors, Special Events Director, and Marketing Directors Organize and facilitate weekly team meetings Organize community events for CFL Team Plan and facilitate CFL Team retreats and assist with planning and facilitation of Work Week Serve as a mentor and resource for all members of the CFL Team Act as the face of the Center for promotional activities Strategically recruit and select the 2016 CFL Team Contribute 9 office hours weekly Position 2 Responsible for the administrative oversight and functioning of the Center for Leadership Team Meet weekly with the CFL professional staff members and Senior Director Meet weekly with LEAD Directors and Intersect Director Organize and facilitate weekly team meetings Record and maintain accurate minutes for all weekly meetings and events Organize community events for CFL Team Plan and facilitate CFL Team retreats and assist with planning and facilitation of Work Week Serve as a mentor and resource for all members of the CFL Team Act as the face of the CFL for promotional activities Strategically recruit and select the 2016 CFL Team Create and maintain office calendar Draft, prepare, and send the CFL Weekly to all LEAD participants Collaborate with Logistics and Data Management Director to create and manage LEAD Program workshop registration Contribute 9 office hours weekly LEAD Program Team member Descriptions

5 CFL Team Application 5 LEAD Program Directors Team Descriptions LEAD Directors (4 positions) *Enrollment in the LEAD Program required *Please rank preference of position in application Tier I Director Collaborate with the Community and Marketing Directors to plan LEAD recruitment Communicate with Tier I members via the lead@elon.edu account Meet individually with Tier I members to address any questions or concerns Send monthly progress reports Facilitate Tier I Orientation sessions and welcoming new members Prepare Tier I Welcome Packet Collaborate with the Senior Director and LEAD Directors to review Tier I reflections and provide feedback Collaborate with the Community and Special Events Directors to plan Opening Ceremonies, Org Fair, and Tier Teams Reveal Meet with LEAD Directors and Senior Director weekly Tier II & III Director Coordinate and plan semester Tier II Retreat Communicate with Tier II and III members via the lead@elon.edu account Meet individually with Tier II and III members to address any questions or concerns Send monthly progress reports Prepare Tier II & III Welcome packet Prepare Tier II Social Perspective Taking Events calendar Plan and facilitate the Tier II retreat, both Fall and Spring semester Collaborate with the Senior Director and LEAD Directors to review Tier II Blogs and eportfolios and provide feedback Oversee Tier III Common Good Project process and provide feedback Meet with LEAD Directors and Senior Director weekly

6 CFL Team Application 6 Logistics and Data Management Director Develop LEAD Program workshop schedule Collaborate with Senior Director to create and manage workshop registration Provide room reservations, room setup, and technology requests to Program Assistant Serve as the contact person for workshop presenters Schedule and run workshop presenter meetings Work with PACE Students to prepare weekly workshop materials Send out weekly workshop calendar updates Coordinate and train room monitors Serve as resource for Leadership Coaches (workshops, curriculum, etc.) Meet with LEAD Directors and Senior Director weekly LEAD Community Director Collaborate with the Tier I and Marketing Directors to plan LEAD recruitment Collaborate with the Tier I and Special Events Directors to plan Opening Ceremonies, Org Fair, and Tier Teams Reveal Supervise the Tier Teams program Collaborate with the Tier I Director Communicate with Tier Team Captains and Tier I students in Tier Teams Update Tier Teams as new first-year students join LEAD Keep track of points for Tier Teams competition Collaborate with the Marketing Directors to alert Tier Team participants of upcoming CFL-sponsored events Monitor LEAD community through data collection (surveys, focus groups, etc.) Implement icebreakers for Tier I workshops Organize service and social events for LEAD participants Meet with LEAD Directors and Senior Director weekly

7 CFL Team Application 7 Leadership Fellows Director Team Member Description Leadership Fellows Community Director (1 Position Available) *Requirement: Must be an Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellow First Year Fellows Responsibilities Coordinate and plan the Leadership Fellows Competition Weekend (held March 2015) Work with admissions to bring prospective students to Elon University Participate in selection and review of the prospective fellows in conjunction with the Director of the Center for Leadership Contact the 20 selected Leadership Fellows and update them during the summer about early arrival and orientation activities Recruit and work with current fellows prior to and during the weekend to ensure the success of the competition weekend Early arrival and Fall Semester (August-December 2015): Arrive in early August to plan early move-in and orientation activities for Fellows Serve as an Elon 101 TA for the Leadership Fellows Plan and implement the Leadership Fellows Retreat in September Work with the TA, Global Professor, and Director of the Center for Leadership to ensure the progression of the program Assist First Year Fellows with their first-year project Assistant in Lateral Entry Process Fellows Community Responsibilities Coordinate programs that foster a sense of cohort identity within sophomore, junior, and senior Fellows classes individually through Fellows Advisory Board Create opportunities for interaction between Fellows classes, including but not limited to Monthly Forums and the Cannon Cup Create and monitor the points systems associated with the Cannon Cup Update annual Fellows Review in Spring 2015 in conjunction with the Marketing Director Schedule and coordinate biweekly meetings with Cannon Committee Schedule and coordinate Fellows Advisory Board meetings with Fellows on probation Alumni Responsibilities Develop and maintain close contact with alumni Fellows Additional Responsibilities Attend weekly meetings every Tuesday Contribute 9 office hours per week

8 CFL Team Application 8 Organization Development Team Member Descriptions Organization Development Director (2 Positions Available) *It is encouraged but not required for Students to be involved in LEAD Program *Student preferred to be least a sophomore or have leadership experience in an Elon organization Design and execute dinner and retreat for presidents of campus organizations Manage the Leadership for Lunch program Oversee the composition of and distribution of the Org President Weekly Research and create resource guides for organizations Assist with the execution of institutional priorities throughout Elon s campus by supporting and mentoring current and future student organizations Serve as a liaison between the Center for Leadership, Student Government Association, Office of Student Activities, and student organization leaders Potential to serve in the Developmental Organizations Seat on SGA s organization council as well as on the Student Life Committee (this student will officially take over these seats in April 2015) Attend weekly meetings every Tuesday

9 CFL Team Application 9 Marketing Team Member Descriptions Marketing Director (2 Positions Available) *It is encouraged but not required for Students to be involved in LEAD Program Position 1 Collaborate with the Center for Leadership and various areas of the team to promote their services by creating marketing materials tailored specifically to events, programming, etc. Develop and implement Center for Leadership marketing with Digital Boards, table tents, t-shirt designs, etc. Assist in creating LEAD recruitment marketing and promotional materials in collaborating with LEAD Directors Assist the Fellows Director in the update of the Fellows Review Ensure brand consistency among phase materials Attend weekly meetings every Tuesday Experience with Photoshop, Publisher, and InDesign are encouraged Position 2 Maintain and update Facebook, Twitter, website, Instagram, and Pinterest Publish Center for Leadership Blog Collaborate with Center for Leadership positions and the other Marketing Director to create Marketing materials for events and programming Ensure brand consistency among phase materials Attend weekly meetings every Tuesday Experience with Photoshop, Publisher, and InDesign are encouraged Marketing Director applicants should bring with them a professional portfolio of relevant work samples

10 CFL Team Application 10 Intersect Conference Team Member Descriptions Intersect Conference Director (1 Position Available) Work in an equal partnership with the Multicultural Center Intersect Director Shadow and attend Fall 2014 (November 21 22) Intersect Conference Plan and execute 2-day Intersect: Diversity & Leadership Conference (Fall 2015) Review committee applications and assemble the Intersect Conference Planning committee Oversee committee and conference logistics Create and review Intersect Conference evaluations Meet weekly with Multicultural Center Intersect Conference Director and Senior Director Contribute 4 office hours per week beginning after Spring Break 2015 during Fall 2015

11 CFL Team Application 11 Special Events Team Member Descriptions Special Events Director (1 position Available) *Student DOES NOT have to be involved in ICLP or LEAD Program Plan and execute Homecoming activities: nominations of king and queen, tailgate preparations, alumni connections, Homecoming Week activities, etc. Plan and implement Pay It Forward Week for Spring 2014 Plan and implement LEADSTRONG Week for Fall 2014 Plan and implement Opening and Closing Ceremonies Attend weekly meetings every Tuesday Contribute 8 office hours per week

12 CFL TEAM APPLICATION Senior Director Applications due Friday October 17 by 5:00pm All Other Applications due Friday November 7 by 5:00pm CFL Team Application 12 Name: Year at Elon: Position(s) for which you are applying (in order of preference): Campus Box: Cell Phone: Reference: Please list one on-campus reference who can speak to your ability to be a contributing member of the Lead Team. This person must work outside the Center for Leadership. Extension: Name: Campus Box: Relationship: Will you be here for winter term? Yes No Are you in the LEAD Program, if so which Tier? Yes No Tier: Directions: Answer the questions below, paying attention to the specifications indicated for each question. Please review the dedication to the team. When you have completed all the necessary information, submit your typed application and professional resume with cover letter to the Center for Leadership. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Mencarini, Director for the Center for Leadership (smencarini@elon.edu). Please keep each answer under a 1/2 page single space as a guideline. *Answer questions 1 and 2 for each position for which you apply. If you apply for multiple positions for Senior Director or LEAD Program Director, you only have to answer each question once. 1. What strengths and or skill sets are you bringing to the position(s) for which you are applying? 2. Describe a time you demonstrated leadership and discuss what you learned from the experience. How will you apply this knowledge in your position? 3. New Applicants: Why are you applying to be a part of the Center for Leadership Team? Returning Applicants: Why are you applying to continue as a part of the Center for Leadership team? 4. What are the other possible commitments you will have next year in addition to serving as part of the Center for Leadership team?