Student Worker - Baylor Bridge Leader (MONTHLY) - BC at Baylor University

Waco, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

6000.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Building, Student Engagement, Residential Life, Mentoring, Academic Success, Program Coordination, Liaison, Regulatory Compliance, Diversity Appreciation, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Customer Service, Microsoft Office Suite, Canvas, Professionalism, Diplomacy

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Job Title: Baylor Bridge Leader - BC Job Classification: Community Leader, Student Department: Undergraduate Admissions Hiring Manager: Terri Garrett Contact: Terri_Garrett@baylor.edu Work Schedule: 40 hours Desired Length of Employment: July 2-August 15, 2026 Pay Rate: $6,000 stipend Job Description: GRADUATE APPRENTICE SUMMER PRACTICUM Baylor Bridge Program July 2, 2026 – August 14, 2026 40 hours a week Purpose As multi-departmental program, the Baylor Bridge Program is a conditional admission program for students that initially do not meet the undergraduate admission requirements. Baylor Bridge students are invited to a residential experience in Summer II term. After completing seven credit hours and earning a 2.5 GPA, students will be offered full admission to Baylor University. The Graduate Apprentices for Baylor Bridge will live in the residence hall alongside the Bridge students to foster their engagement and success while on campus and connect them with appropriate resources across their Baylor Bridge experience . The Apprentices will have a daily presence with the Bridge students in Summer II through living program-wide social activities, casual evening gatherings, group text thread, and other ways to build connection to one another and to Baylor University. The GA’s will also gain teaching experience alongside Dr. Rishi Sriram. Dr. Sriram will lead a lecture session on Mondays for STL 1103 Learning to Learn for Bridge students in Summer II. The Bridge GA’s will lead a smaller, seminar-style section on Wednesdays discussing the week’s lecture. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to and under the broad direction of the Associate Director for Academic Initiatives in Campus Living & Learning the Baylor Bridge Leaders: • Establish relationships and connections with Baylor Bridge students through near-daily community building activities • Serve as a visible and highly present resource in the residential hall community for student interaction • Work cooperatively with parents and students, responding to concerns as needed • Lead a weekly class section of STL 1103 Learning to Learn • Promote student development; support student success and academic initiatives; and other student engagement activities • Coordinate calendar of events and activities that build community and connection to the university and liaise with campus partners in this effort. The ability to work evenings and weekends is important to this position. • Liaison with appointed contacts in Undergraduate Admissions, Student Success and Student Life to provide regular updates regarding the Baylor Bridge students • Ensure regulatory compliance with residential hall/apartment as well as other University policies and procedures • Exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds • Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission • Comply with University policies Education, Work Experience and/or Licensure Required: • Bachelor’s degree • 1-2 years of experience in related field, residence life preferred • A passion for pre-college and new student programs, including mentoring, academic success, and student engagement programming Preferred: ● Some knowledge of recruitment strategies, including but not limited to prospective student management, marketing, and targeted recruitment efforts ● Experience with CRM systems a plus ● Assessment and data driven mindset Knowledge and Abilities To perform this job successfully, the Baylor Bridge Graduate Assistant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to communicate directly, concisely and/or diplomatically as required, knowing how, when and what to communicate. • Strong customer service abilities with the desire to support and nurture individuals involved in the Baylor Bridge program • PC skills, including demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Canvas skills a plus • Highly productive, able to work effectively on a variety of projects simultaneously • Demonstrate professionalism and diplomacy in interpersonal relationships • Regular weekday (Monday-Friday) attendance/availability is required during a one-hour weekly class session, evening time, as well as weekend work • Ability to work additional hours, if necessary Compensation - On campus housing for Summer II - $6,000 stipend Next Steps If you are interested in this opportunity, please discuss with your current supervisor to determine if you will be available July 2, 2026 – August 15, 2026 for the Bridge program. Once you have your supervisor’s support, please email Kristy Brischke at Kristy_Brischke@baylor.edu to learn about application details. Employer: Baylor University Work Location: Brooks Flats Work Address: Waco, TX 76706

Responsibilities

Baylor Bridge Leaders will foster engagement and success for conditional admission students by living in the residence hall, building community through daily activities, and serving as a visible resource. They will also gain teaching experience by leading a weekly seminar-style class section for the program.