Student Affairs

Student Engagement and Activity Leaders (SEALs)

Apply to be a Student Engagement and Activity Leader (SEAL) for the 2024-2025 academic year!

Tisch SEALs provide essential support to the Tisch Office of Student Affairs, academic departments, and student community. During a year-long commitment, SEALs work on events and student engagement initiatives, participate in leadership training, and learn skills that will advance their personal and professional growth. Throughout, SEALs will promote academic achievement, artistic exploration, collaboration, community engagement, and a sense of belonging. This is a compensated student worker position.

 

DEADLINE: MAY 2 at 11:59PM EST

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a currently enrolled undergraduate student at Tisch School of the Arts as a rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.
  • Be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
  • Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Live and/or have the ability to commute in the NYC area for the entire year.
  • Must not be a Welcome Week Leader, Resident Assistant, or Commuter Assistant during the 2024-2025 academic year.
  • Enthusiasm and positive attitude for their department, Tisch, and NYU.
  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent time management/organizational skills.
  • Strong desire to serve as a leader and role model, both on campus and in the greater community.
  • Ability to work with diverse groups of students, parents, faculty, and staff.
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptive during events.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend Online Training Session (July)

Attend In-Person Training Session (August)

Orientation Events (August)

Welcome, support, and engage new first year and transfer students during NYU Welcome Week/Tisch Orientation. Responsibilities include attending events, hosting group sessions, communicating with new students, and leading campus tours.

Admissions Events (October and April)

Support the Engagement Team at annual Admissions events which include Open House, Alumni & Families Weekend, & Weekend on the Square. Responsibilities include welcoming and mingling with guests, assisting with on-site setup and clean up, and escorting guests to departmental sessions.

In addition to Required Events, SEALs will have the option to work additional events throughout the year including:

TISCH COMMUNITY WEEK (October)

TISCH SALUTE TO THE GRADUATING CLASS (May)

DEAN’S OFFICE EVENTS (On-going)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a compensated position with current remuneration of $16.50/hour with State & Federal tax withholdings. In addition to this compensation, SEALs will also receive the following benefits:

  • Early move-in prior to Welcome Week (if you reside in on-campus housing).

  • Leadership development trainings

  • Opportunities to work with a variety of constituents on campus

  • Free swag!