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The Learning Community Leader Coordinator Application for 2026 has now closed.

The LCLC Supervisors will review the applications from LCLs that wish to return for next year.

Interviews will take place the week of October 20 - October 24, 2025.

Candidates will receive a phone call position offer, followed up by an offer letter. Phone calls will take place during the week of November 3, 2025.

Dates of Employment

The timeframes of employment for the LCLC role are as follows:

• November 1 to December 5, 2025: Orientation and training to be scheduled after team finalized
• January 12 to May 1, 2026: Spring Term Employment
• May 4 to August 14, 2026: Intermittent work to check and respond to communications, outreach to Student Leaders
• August 16 to December 11, 2026: Fall semester work

If there are changes to these dates, you will receive written notification.

The Fall 2026 Returning Learning Community Leader and UC 1500 Peer Leader application will open on October 20, 2025. Applications will be accepted until January 16, 2026. You can apply below:

When prompted for a Returner Password, please check your email from Learning Communities staff and/or check in the Student Leader Resources Canvas course.

The Supervisors will review the applications from student leaders that wish to return for next year.

Offers will be extended to eligible returning Student Leaders the week of January 26, 2026.

Compensation update: as of 1/1/2024 the new base pay rate is $11.30 per hour.

Returning LCLs will receive an additional $0.30 per hour increase each calendar year.

The Fall 2026 New Learning Community Leader and UC 1500 Peer Leader application will open on October 20, 2025. Applications will be accepted until February 23, 2026. You can apply below:

As a first time applicant, please select the "No, I am applying for the first time." option on the first page to direct you to the new leader application.

Virtual interviews will take place via Teams in Mid-March, 2026.

Offer letters will be sent out at the end of March 2026.

Learning Community Leader and UC 1500 Peer Leaders will be placed in a community starting in May 2026.

The Spring 2026 UC 2110 Peer Leader application will open on October 20, 2025. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2025. You can apply below:

If a first time applicant, please select the "No, I am applying for the first time." option on the first page to direct you to the new leader application.

When prompted to select which course you would like to support in Spring 2026, select "UC 2110 (Continuing First-Year Students)"

Virtual interviews for new applicants will take place via Teams in early November.

Offer letters will be sent out at the conclusion of interviews and candidate evaluations.

UC 2110 Peer Leaders will be placed in a community starting in late November.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Student Leaders to launch their community successfully.
  • Communicate Welcome Weekend connection expectations.
  • Support your supervisor in establishing Success Team Meetings and ensure all Student Leaders are signed up, attending, etc.
  • Address questions and direct Student Leaders to appropriate resources for onboarding items such as Workforce, Human Resources, room reservations, reimbursements, etc.
• On an on-going basis, directly outreach and build relationships with up to 40 Student Leaders in the assigned workgroup.
  • Serve as part of the support network for Student Leaders through co-facilitating and if need by, facilitating weekly Success Team Meetings (STMs).
  • Work with your supervisor on developing a portion of the STM agenda each week.
  • Create a positive, engaging experience for their team.
  • Under the management of your supervisor, provide information to support giving ongoing and mid-year feedback to the Student Leaders.
  • Gather information from Student Leaders about their programming efforts, collecting photos, quotes, and experiences to share on the Learning Community social media channels.
• Support the recruitment, selection, and training of the Student Leaders.
  • Recruitment includes the returner application and selection process as well as the new recruitment and selection processes.
  • Engage the returning Student Leaders in a separate training track to support their advancement as leader.
  • Advance the Student Leader's sense of belonging through regular team builders, modeling what they can do with their class.
  • Serve as a resource to the Student Leaders for issues they face throughout their work.
  • Conduct weekly reviews of the Activity Tracker and STM attendance sheets to inform your supervisor and use reviews to support the Student Leaders in meeting role expectations.
  • Conduct follow-up training with Student Leaders who are not present at the required trainings and onboard those hired after the training was conducted.
  • Communicate with Student Leader staff during the summer to ensure they are engaged in the role, summer training, and address any questions.
• Support administrative tasks and projects associated with the Learning Community Programs.
  • Attend a weekly LCLC staff meeting (this is likely to take place in the evening).
  • Actively contribute to conversations on how to improve office systems, functions and operations and implement viable solutions.
  • Support projects such as:
    • Admissions event resource tabling
    • Inventory management
    • Honey for the Heart
    • Class assessments
    • Safety First- alcohol and other drug discussions
    • Recognition events
    • Learning Community cluster development and review

Eligibility

1. Maintain a commitment to collegiate success, including having a minimum GPA of 2.5.
2. Maintain full-time student status of at least 12 and no more than 18 undergraduate credit hours, without prior approval.
3. During the time of application and serving in the role, remain free of disciplinary status imposed through the University conduct system in addition to local, state, and federal laws.
4. Complete the university hazing training for the calendar year of employment term.

Qualifications

1. Four months service as an LCL or Peer Leader prior to starting the position spring term.
2. Desire to work with incoming students and Student Leaders.
3. Awareness of and willingness to problem-solve items that arise in the Student Leader positions.
4. Ability to advance a culture and climate that honors sense of belonging of all students.
5. Demonstrated ability to balance academics, employment and extracurricular activities.

Preferred Qualifications

1. More than one year service as an LCL or Peer Leader.
2. Undergraduate student status.
3. Support from current/past UC 1900/UC 1500 instructors and current supervisor.

Compensation

$12.30 per hour, returning students to the Learning Community office student leader positions receive an annual calendar year increase of $0.30 per hour.

Timeframe of Employment

The timeframes of employment for the LCLC role are as follows:

November 1 to December 5, 2025: Orientation and training to be scheduled

January 12 to May 1, 2026: Spring Term Employment

May 4 to August 14, 2026: Intermittent work to check and respond to communications, outreach to Student Leaders

August 16 to December 11, 2026: Fall semester work

If there are changes to these dates, you will receive written notification.

Returning LCLC Addendum

Returning LCLCs are expected to support the overall success of Learning Communities. They are asked to demonstrate this through:

• Actively participating in training sessions.
• Support new LCLC training, which may include leading a small group discussion, team builder, or similar with new team members.
• Providing insights and sharing experiences with other LCLCs who are faced with an issue within their LCL groups.
• Other Learning Community duties that arise.

The Learning Community Leader (LCL) position is a student leader position in the Office of Learning Communities within the University College at Ģ����Ƶ University. Together, we welcome, connect and support students in their transition(s) to and within OHIO University.

We seek student leaders who advance their own knowledge and understanding in how to engage across differences. This commitment is crucial as we support students of backgrounds on campus. We have a strong commitment to supporting a welcoming culture within the Learning Communities team. 

Within each learning community, up to 25 students are co-enrolled in a set of thematically linked courses. In and outside of the classroom, the LCL is charged with facilitating the students’ adjustment to Ģ����Ƶ University. They serve as a positive role model and resource for students throughout the semester. Through assisting the instructor in delivery of the course material, LCLs provide peer insights and coaching.

The LCL is supervised by and directly reports to the Coordinator of Student Leaders (CSL) or a Learning Community Programs Graduate Assistant (GA). They also work collaboratively with their assigned UC 1900 instructor.

This position averages 8 hours-per-week during the fall semester. There are very limited number of positions available for spring semester.

This position is a Campus Security Authority which means that LCLs are mandated reporters for any reports of sexual misconduct they receive.

Responsibilities

1. On an on-going basis, directly outreach and build relationships with up to 25 students within the Learning Community course.

2. Assist the Learning Community instructor with the planning and preparation for the seminar course in the learning community (1 hour per week plus class).

• Attend each class.
• Facilitate the Safety First- Alcohol and Other Drug lesson
• Help to facilitate class discussion
• Coordinate/Plan class content and delivery with instructor during weekly one-on-one meetings.

3. Advance student’s sense of belonging through planning and organizing multiple themed, outside-of-class activities

• Activities that connect students with campus experiences and the Athens community
• An informal gathering with the faculty/instructor
• Conduct "intentional interactions" with individuals or small groups to create connections

4. Support student success in the classroom

• Obtain syllabi for the connected core courses and hold study sessions prior to tests/exams

5. Serve as a liaison to the class by sharing information about campus resources, relaying information about events and activities taking place on campus.

6. Actively participate in meetings and trainings associated with the position

• Required Learning Communities trainings
• Complete the University hazing training for the calendar year of employment term.
• Weekly meeting of Student Leaders with their supervisor 

Eligibility

1. Maintain a commitment to collegiate success, including having a minimum GPA of 2.5.  (Leaders who started employment in the Learning Communities Office prior to Fall 2024 are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.20.)
2. Maintain full-time student status of at least 12 and no more than 18 undergraduate credit hours.
3. During the time of application and of serving as an LCL, remain free of disciplinary status imposed through the University conduct system in addition to local, state, and federal laws.

Qualifications

1. Genuine desire to work with First-Year students
2. Sensitivity to transition concerns and problems faced by students
3. Ability to advance a culture and climate that honors sense of belonging of all students.
4. Demonstrated ability to balance academics, employment and extracurricular activities

Preferred Qualifications

1. Undergraduate student status

Compensation

$11.30 per hour, returning students to the Learning Community office student leader positions receive an annual calendar year increase of $0.30 per hour.

If offered a position, you will be asked to submit information to complete a Federal I-9 Employment Verification form.

The Learning Community Leader position is for the fall semester only. There are few opportunities for spring employment.

Timeframe of Employment

Returner Addendum

Returning Learning Community Leaders are also expected to support the overall success of Learning Communities. They are asked to demonstrate this through:

1. Actively participate in training sessions.
2. Support new LCL training, which may include leading a small group discussion, team builder, or similar of new LCLs. You may also be asked to help with the logistics associated with training (giving directions, check-in, T-shirt distribution, setting up and tearing down).
3. Providing insights and sharing experiences with other LCLs who are faced with an issue in their Learning Community.
4. Other duties that support the advance of Learning Community Programs.

The UC 1500 Peer Leader (PL) position is a student leader position in the Learning Communities Office within University College at Ģ����Ƶ University. Together, we welcome, connect and support students in their transition(s) to and within OHIO University.

We seek student leaders who advance their own knowledge and understanding in how to engage across differences. This commitment is crucial as we support students of backgrounds on campus. We have a strong commitment to supporting a welcoming culture within the Learning Communities team. 

The Campus Connections (UC 1500) course is intended for Transfer and Relocate students. A Peer Leader is connected to each UC 1500 class. The course is seven weeks with the focus on connecting students to campus, campus resources, and to each other. The Peer Leader will be expected to do four out-of-class activities that are of interest and align with the schedules of the students.

In and outside of the classroom, the PL is charged with facilitating the students’ adjustment to Ģ����Ƶ University. They serve as a positive role model and resource for students throughout the time of the course. Through assisting the instructor in delivery of the course material, PLs provide peer insights and coaching.

The PL is supervised by and directly reports to the Coordinator of Student Leaders (CSL) or a Learning Community Programs Graduate Assistant (GA). They also work collaboratively with their assigned UC 1900 instructor.

This position averages 8 hours-per-week during the fall semester. There are very limited number of positions available for spring semester.

This position is a Campus Security Authority which means that LCLs are mandated reporters for any reports of sexual misconduct they receive.

Responsibilities

1. On an ongoing basis, directly outreach and build relationships with up to 20 students within the Campus Connections (UC 1500) course.
2. Assist the instructor with the planning and preparation for the seminar course in the community (1 hour per week plus class).
   • Attend each class.
   • Help to facilitate class discussion.
   • Coordinate/Plan class content and delivery with instructor during weekly one-on-one meetings.
3. Advance students' sense of belonging through planning and organizing multiple out-of-class activities.
   • Activities, at least four throughout the seven weeks, that connect students with campus experiences and the Athens community.
4. Serve as a liaison to the class by sharing information about campus resources and relaying information about events and activities taking place on campus.
5. Actively participate in meetings and training associated with the position, including:
   • Required Learning Communities trainings
   • Complete the University hazing training for the calendar year of employment term
   • Weekly meeting of Student Leaders with their supervisor

Eligibility

1. Maintain a commitment to collegiate success, including having a minimum GPA of 2.5.  (Leaders who started employment in the Learning Communities Office prior to Fall 2024 are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.2.)
2. Maintain full-time student status of at least 12 and no more than 18 undergraduate credit hours.
3. During the time of application and of serving as a Peer Leader, remain free of disciplinary status imposed through the University conduct system in addition to local, state, and federal laws.

Qualifications

1. Genuine desire to work with Transfer and Relocate students.
2. Sensitivity to transition concerns and problems faced by students.
3. Ability to advance a culture and climate that honors diversity and advocates for equity and social justice issues.
4. Demonstrated ability to balance academics, employment and extracurricular activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate student status.

Compensation

The base pay for PLs is $11.30. Each year served in the LCL or PL role will earn an increase of $0.30. 

If offered a position, you will be asked to submit information to complete a Federal I-9 Employment Verification Form.  Original documents will need to be visually reviewed on-site.

The UC 1500 PL position is for the first half of the semester only. It is a 7-week class.

Timeframe of Employment

Returner Peer Leader Addendum

Returning Peer Leaders are also expected to support the overall success of the program. They are asked to demonstrate this through:

• Actively participate in training sessions.
• Support new LCL and Peer Leader training, which may include leading a small group discussion, team builder, or similar of new LCLs and Peer Leaders. You may also be asked to help with the logistics associated with training (giving directions, check-in, T-shirt distribution, setting up and tearing down).
• Providing insights and sharing experiences with other who are faced with an issue in their Community.
• Other Learning Community Office duties that support the advance of Learning Community Programs.
• Other duties that support the advance of Learning Community Programs.

Responsibilities

1. On an on-going basis, directly outreach and build relationships with up to 20 students within the UC 2110 course.
2. Take the lead in UC 2110, along with the instructor, in planning and preparation for the seminar course in the community (1-hour per week plus class).
   • Attend each class.
   • Coordinate class field trips and panels within class.
   • Help to facilitate class discussion.
   • Coordinate/Plan class content and delivery with instructor during weekly one-on-one meetings.
3. Support student success in and out of the classroom.
   • Conduct a 1:1 meeting with students as a part of the course.
   • Support students through major elements of the spring semester: housing sign up, course registration, move out, etc.
   • Establish a class GroupMe as continued support communication channel.
4. Actively participate in meetings and training associated with the position, including:
   • Required Learning Communities trainings
   • Complete the University hazing training for the calendar year of employment term
   • Weekly staff meeting of UC 2110 Peer Leaders, led by the Assistant Director of Learning Communities. 

Eligibility

1. Maintain a commitment to collegiate success, including having a minimum GPA of 2.5.
2. Maintain full-time student status of at least 12 and no more than 18 undergraduate credit hours.
3. During the time of application and of serving as a Peer Leader, remain free of disciplinary status imposed through the University conduct system in addition to local, state, and federal laws.

Qualifications

1. Genuine desire to work with continuing First-Year students.
2. Sensitivity to transition concerns and problems faced by students.
3. Ability to advance a culture and climate that honors sense of belonging of all students.
4. Demonstrated ability to balance academics, employment and extracurricular activities.
5. Demonstrated ability to organize events.
6. Demonstrated excellence in communication.
7. Employment experience within the college you would be assigned (Ambassador, PALS instructor, LCL, or similar). 

Preferred Qualifications

1. Undergraduate student status.
2. Previous experience as a UC 1900 Learning Community Leader or UC 1500 Peer Leader for one or more semesters.
3. Minimum of two years of experience at the Athens campus. 

Compensation

The base pay for PLs is $11.30. Each year served in the LCL or PL role will earn an increase of $0.30. 

If offered a position, you will be asked to submit information to complete a Federal I-9 Employment Verification Form.  Original documents will need to be visually reviewed on-site.

Please note: The Spring Connections PL position is for the spring semester only. 

Timeframe of Employment