MONTCLAIR STATE Office ofthe Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life UNIVERSITY \VoIDE: 973-655-4311 FAX: 973-655-7656 October 9, 2015 Jacqueline Abend Dear Jacqueline: Welcome to the division of Student Development and Campus Life as a member of our student leadership staff. Leadership positions are an important part of our community and in these roles students are a significant resource to their fellow students and the community at large. Along with approximately 850 other student leaders, you are part of a select and very special group of students. Your position as a Graduate Student Worker/Tutor in the Disability Resource Center offers you the co-curricular and educational opportunity to grow as a global citizen, as well as to leam the elements of leadership that will sharpen your competitive edge as you pursue your career after graduation, The role you are taking on is not a one-dimensional function but rather a truly dynamic ‘educational experience meant to strengthen your existing skills and help you foster new ones. It is important that you get the most out of this experience and we are here to help you. Your position is designed to provide the following educational skills and outcomes: © Communication Skills; ability to convey ideas and information effectively. Effective Citizenship: demonstrate skills, knowledge, and habits in order to be informed, involved, and engaged in issues of relevance to the Montclair State University community. ‘© Commitment to Lifetime Learning: recognize the importance of continuous learning in self and others, critically assess self and your impact on others. # Ethics/Values: adhere to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs, * Big Picture Perspective: ability to envision the interconnectedness, conflicts, and ambiguities present in complex issues. © Strategic Agility: anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; create innovative breakthrough strategies and plans. * Community Building: demonstrate capacity to bring diverse individuals together to work towards and implement common goals. «Inspiring and Engaging Others: communicate a compelling and inspiring vision or sense of core purpose, make each person feel his or her work is important * Decision Making: the ability to evaluate and solve problems resulting in a quality selection of a course of action among several alternative scenarios. © Emotional Maturity: ability to effectively deal with and resolve vague or unclear issues. * Technical Development: students will have the opportunity to foster understanding, ability and skill building in specific areas of the position ‘montclair.edu 1 Normal Avenue * Montclair, NJ 07043 + An Equal Opportunty/Airmatve Acton lsttution# Assertiveness: the al supervision, © Public Speaking and Presentation Skills: ability to effectively organize, prepare and present information to audiences. © Open to Diversity: acceptance of different types of people, ideals, places and thoughts; while being able to work progressively, respectably and in harmony with others. «Professionalism: Ability to separate personal life from work life. # Time Management: ability to use time effectively to meet commitments and deadlines, «Networking Skills: ability to build and maintain connections with people in and out of the Montclair University community. © Inventiveness: ability to be resourceful, to create innovative ideas and solutions. © Group Work: ability to get along and work with others effectively in a group setting. ‘© Moral Development: opportunity for students to demonstrate their ability to make value judgments in complex situations. yy to act in bold and decisive manners, taking initiative without As President John F. Kennedy said in 1963, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. Tencourage you to use this experience as a chance to take an active role in your personal education and development, In tum the division of Student Development and Campus Life and the staff of the Disability Resource Center will provide you with opportunities to enhance your skill development for the present and a lifetime to come. 1 am pleased that you have chosen to be a part of this staff and made this commitment toward being an active and engaged citizen of the Montelair State community. Your supervisor will provide you with additional information regarding the requirements of the position, conditions for employment and any remuneration that is part of your leadership package. Best wishes for a successful year and again, welcome to the student leadership staff. Sincerely, Pe Linda Smith, Director of DRC Marie Tizon, Assistant Director of DRC