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Welcome Week Leader

Welcome Week Leaders will co-facilitate a group of approximately 20-30 new students as they start their Baylor journeys in August. Leaders encourage and support students in their transition to Baylor by modeling healthy relationships, offering wisdom from their own stories, and journeying alongside new Bears as they experience the excitement of Welcome Week. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Application will close on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 11:59pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can apply?

Any undergraduate student who will graduate in Decemebr 2023 or later.

2. When is the deadline to apply?

The Welcome Week Leader application is due on April 2nd at 11:59pm

3. What dates am I committing to if I want to be a Welcome Week Leader?
  • Welcome Week Leader Interviews:  April 11, 12 or 13
  • Welcome Week Leader Kick Off:  April 26
  • Welcome Week Leader Staff Training:  Agust 15 - 16
  • Welcome Week Programming:  August 17 - 20
4. What does the selection process entail?

Step 1: Submit your online application

Step 2: Sign up for your in-person interview

Step 3: Prepare for your in-person interview on either April 11, 12 or 13

5. When is the Welcome Week Leader Kickoff?

The Welcome Week Leader Kickoff will be in the Barfield Drawing Room on April 26th.

6. Do I have to identify as a Christian to apply?

Due to the nature of this leadership opportunity, you must demonstrate an active Christian Faith to be considered for this leadership opportunity.

7. Where are the individual interviews taking place?

The Welcome Week Leader interviews will take place in New Student Programs, which is located on the first floor of the East Village Dining Commons.

8. Do I fill out this application if I am a leader of a Living-Learning Program in one of the Residence Halls for next fall?

YES! All students will fill out this application and go through the interview process. Your Program Director will then be given a list of selected candidates for them to place in their program for Welcome Week.

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