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PREP 2009 Staff...

All applicants must submit the paper application to Amy Robinson in the Office of Recruitment & Admissions. Applications will be available October 1 - October 22 in the Office of Recruitment and Admissions located in Sandel Hall and online at www.ulm.edu/prep (this site).

Application materials must be submitted with an Arrow transcript or official transcript and personal photo by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22.

Participation in one group interview is required. All applicants must sign up for one group interview time in the Office of Recruitment and Admissions by 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 24.

Round 1 will begin with group interviews on Monday, October 27 and Tuesday, October 28 in the Media Room located on the 6th floor of the Library. Based on the group interview, applicants will be called and invited to Round 2.

Round 2 will consist of individual interviews on Wednesday, October 29. Interviews will be held in room 163 of the Student Center. Times will be determined once the applicant has been called back.

Selection of the 2009 PREP Staff will follow Round 2. All applicants invited to Round 2 must pick up their individual letters notifying them of our decision. Letters will be available at the front desk of the Office of Recruitment and Admissions the day after Round 2 interviews.

I. Job Description:

• Represent and promote ULM in a positive manner for the remainder of undergraduate career and as a ULM alumnus
• Enroll in and successfully complete 3-hour PREP course during Spring 2009 semester (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3:15 p.m.)
• Attend all required events listed below in Section III
• Participate in 4 PREP sessions during the month of June (additional sessions may be added as needed)
• Become familiar with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Financial Aid, and other areas of campus life that pertain to student needs
• Prepare signs, presentations, and other materials needed for PREP sessions
• Communicate with students prior to and after PREP regarding registration
• Conduct campus tours for students
• Serve as a resident assistant to students during PREP
• Secure funding for projects related to PREP
• Assist Parent Orientation Program (POP) Leaders as needed
• Assist with Transfer Orientation and/or Late PREP
• Other duties as assigned by PREP Coordinator or Director of Recruitment/Admissions

II. Qualifications for Students:

• Full-time status for Spring 2009 and Fall 2009 semesters (12 or more hours)
• 2.5 cumulative GPA and 2.5 GPA for the last semester completed *Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA throughout tenure as a PREP Staff member
• Students will be chosen based on leadership qualities expressed during the interview process and as evidenced by participation in campus activities and organizations
• Students will not be allowed to enroll in classes during the Summer terms of May 11-July 6, 2009.

III. Required Dates:

• PREP Mixer Wednesday, November 20, 2008 at 6:00 pm
• Enroll in 3-hour PREP course during Spring 2009 semester (Tues/Thurs, 2-3:15 pm)
• PREP Retreat January 16 - 17, 2009
• Southern Regional Orientation Workshop March 13 - 15, 2009 at Ole Miss
• Employment May 26 - August, 2009
• PREP Bootcamp week: May 25-29, 2009
• PREP Dates 2009: June 3/4, 10/11, 17/18, 24/25 (Other dates may be added as needed)
• August 2009: Late Registration and Week of Welcome Events (PREP Reunion, Move-in-Mania weekend)

IV. Benefits:

• $1200 stipend
• Room and board for May 25-June 26, 2009
• PREP Staffers will also receive uniforms, SROW travel expenses, and other non-monetary benefits for services rendered.