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Note that applicants must complete the Google Form application to be considered. Job Classification: LEAD Coordinator Reports to: FYE/IGNITE Director Proposed Start Date: 12/9/2025 Compensation: $15/hour Number of Available Positions: 2 Position Overview The student PAL Coordinators provide administrative and programmatic support to the IGNITE First-Year Experience Program. Candidates should have a passion for student engagement and leadership development work. We are looking to fill 2 PAL Coordinator positions for the Spring 2025- Spring 2027 academic year. Note that the PAL Coordinator position starts in December 2025 and runs through May 2027. Compensation $15/hour; PAL Coordinators typically work 4-8 hours per week Job Responsibilities PAL coordinators will be expected to return to campus early and attend/provide staffing support to the following events: PAL Retreat First-Year Firelight
Support the IGNITE First Year Experience program through leading activities during the August Peer Advising Leader (PAL) Retreat; facilitating bimonthly check-ins with small groups of PALs; coaching PALs individually throughout the Fall semester, planning community-building events for the PALs and IGNITE participants; and executing administrative tasks such as reminder emails to PALs and IGNITE participants about upcoming events and opportunities Support the First Year Experience Program through coordinating events and being an office representative at campus-wide events. Hold consistent weekly office hours in the IGNITE Office in Highsmith Guide and implement branding/marketing efforts for the IGNITE & First-Year Experience Programs. Table for IGNITE to help advertise the program at events including, but not limited to: EmBark, Student Involvement Fair, Turning of the Maples, Admissions days, and Homecoming Oversee and manage social media efforts
Benefits of being a PAL Coordinator Flexible scheduling – we work with PAL Coordinators individually to schedule your weekly office hours around your classes and other commitments. Early move-in – PAL Coordinators return to UNCA before most other students. Receive custom IGNITE t-shirts. Build authentic relationships with PALs. Build confidence and leadership skills, including effective communication, coaching, problem-solving, program development, planning, and teamwork. Cultivate strong relationships with faculty and staff across the university. Gain employability skills for future internships or jobs.
How to Apply Applications will be open in November 2025. To apply, students must complete the Google Form by December 9, 2025. Applicants will be contacted soon after applying to schedule an interview. Questions? Contact IGNITE and First Year Experience Director: Tacci Smith vsmith7@unca.edu |