Pre-College Counselor Application Step 1 of 11 9% Overview The Office of Pre-College Programs offers numerous opportunities for Ole Miss students to get involved on-campus and build professional skill sets. Our office hosts academic competitions and summer programming for K-12 students and hires teams of counselors to help facilitate these programs. A list of counselor opportunities and job descriptions and qualifications are available on our employment and volunteer webpage. Application Instructions Applicants MUST be currently enrolled at The University of Mississippi. Please read all instructions on this application and complete all sections. Incomplete applications will not be considered. You must submit this application with accompanying documents to the Office of Pre-College Programs (Jackson Avenue Center – Suite J) no later than 5 p.m. on the deadline dates listed below. Due to the high number of applications, late applications will not be considered. The following position(s) are seeking applications and are due on the listed dates: Competition Corp Student Member (Application Deadline: TBD, 2022) Summer Counselor (Application Deadline: TBD 2022) Along with your completed application, you must submit an unofficial transcript, current resume, and letter of intent. One letter of recommendation must be sent to our office by the recommender via email or mail. For more information on Pre-College Programs, visit our website, email precollege@olemiss.edu, or call 662-915-7621. Counselor Application Type The Office of Pre-College Programs offers students at the University of Mississippi various options for involvement or employment. It is the responsibility of the applicant to review the job description of each position before applying.Application Type(Required)Choose the application you wish to complete and position for which you wish to be considered. Competition Corps Summer Counselor Applicant Information Please type your information using proper sentence case (ex: John Smith, not john smith or JOHN SMITH). References will be sent automatic emails following your submission of this application using certain fields like your name in the email.UM Student ID Number(Required) Full Name(Required) MissMr.Mrs.Ms. Prefix First Middle Last Suffix PronounsCheck one or more options for the set(s) of pronouns you want people to use to refer to you. he, him, his she, her, hers they, them, theirs ze, zir, zirs per, per, pers Name Only Other Other Pronouns UsedPlease list the pronouns you want people to use to refer to you. Date of Birth(Required) Month Day Year Classification by Year(Required) Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Expected Date of Graduation(Required)Enter your expected date of graduation for your current degree program. Note: the day does not need to be precise. Month Day Year Major(Required) 2nd Major or Minor (if applicable) Current Cumulative GPA(Required) Cell Phone Number(Required)UM GMail(Required)Enter your @go.olemiss.edu email address. Enter Email Confirm Email Are you classified as an international student?(Required) No Yes Pre-College Program ExperiencesDid you attend a UM Pre-College Programs summer program before coming to Ole Miss?(Required) No Yes If yes, which summer program(s)? Did you attend a UM Pre-College Programs competition or event before coming to Ole Miss?(Required) No Yes If yes, which competition(s) or event(s)? Have you previously served as UM Pre-College Programs summer counselor?(Required) No Yes If yes, which year(s) did you serve as a summer counselor? Have you previously served as UM Pre-College Programs Competition Corps Member?(Required) No Yes If yes, which year(s) did you serve in Competition Corps? Have you previously been employed by UM Pre-College Programs or volunteered for one of our events?(Required) No Yes If yes, which year(s) were you employed or volunteered at an event (list event)? General ExperienceWhat experience have you had working with young people?(Required)Please give dates, places, and description of duties.List any extra-curricular activities, organizations, honor societies, etc., in which you are currently or have previously been involved.(Required)Have you ever been terminated from a job or position?(Required) No Yes If yes, please briefly explain your termination.Have you previously been employed by the University of Mississippi?(Required) No Yes If yes, which office(s) and supervisor(s)?UM Employee ID NumberEnter your University of Mississippi Employee ID Number, if known. This number is different from your student ID number. Interest InformationIs there a particular age group with which you are more interested in working?(Required) No Yes If so, which one age group are you interested? Select All Elementary (1st-6th graders) Middle School (6th-8th graders) High School (9th-12th graders) Incoming UM Freshmen Are you available to serve for both Fall and Spring Semesters?(Required) No Maybe Yes If no, when are you unavailable to serve at a competition or event? Are you available to work for both Summer terms, including part of May Intersession?(Required) No Maybe Yes Start Date of AvailbilityEnter the date on which you could start your employment for the summer. Month Day Year End Date of AvailbilityEnter the date on which your employment would need to end. Month Day Year Would you like to be interviewed for the Head Counselor position?Note: Job Description available upon request. No Yes Character and Qualities(Required)List the qualities and characteristics that you exhibit that would be beneficial as a counselor.Competition and Event Experience(Required)List your experiences and responsibilities related to academic competitions and events. If you have experience with event planning and logistics, please list that here as well. Additional Employment InformationDo you have a valid Driver’s License?(Required) No Yes Are you willing to learn to drive a University vehicles (i.e. 9 to 12-passenger vans, minivans, golf carts) and transport children?(Required) No Yes Have you been arrested and/or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?(Required) No Yes Have you received a speeding ticket(s) within the last two years?(Required) No Yes Note: All applicants selected for employment must pass a background check as required by the Supervision of Minors Policy and go through Spring training specific to the program for which the applicant is hired. ReferencesAll applicants are required to list references. We will contact your references in order to obtain needed information about your academic integrity, character, and work ethic. Applicants should not use a family member as a reference. Additionally, you may have only one student reference (such as an organizational president). Please note that if you do not have at least one teacher/faculty and one other adult reference, your application will not be considered. Please type your references' names using proper sentence case (ex: Dr. John Smith, not dr. john smith or DR. JOHN SMITH). References will be sent automatic emails following your submission of this application.Instructor or ProfessorPlease list an on-campus reference.Instructor or Professor Name(Required) Dr.MissMr.Mrs.Ms.Prof.Rev. Prefix First Last Postion(Required) Department(Required) PhoneEmail(Required) Employer or Other AdultPlease list an on-campus reference.Employee or Other Adult Name(Required) Dr.MissMr.Mrs.Ms.Prof.Rev. Prefix First Last Position(Required) Department(Required) PhoneEmail(Required) Character ReferenceOptional reference. This can be a student reference (i.e. an organizational president).Character Reference Name Dr.MissMr.Mrs.Ms.Prof.Rev. Prefix First Last Position Department PhoneEmail Upload Required DocumentationA complete application should include the following documentation: unofficial transcript, current resume, letter of intent, and one letter of recommendation. Incomplete applications will not be considered for review.UM Transcript(Required)Upload a copy of your unofficial University of Mississippi transcript. An unofficial transcript can be downloaded from your my.OleMiss.edu account.Max. file size: 64 MB.Current Resume(Required)Upload a copy of your current resume.Max. file size: 64 MB.Letter of Intent(Required)Upload your letter of intent.Max. file size: 64 MB.LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION The letter of recommendation should be emailed to our office by the person writing the letter on your behalf. They should email the letter to precollege@olemiss.edu. Finishing the ApplicationA Selection Committee composed of three professional UM staff members will review all completed applications. All communication from the Office of Pre-College Programs will be via your preferred email. If selected for an interview, our office will send you information to schedule a time to meet with members of the selection committee.Summer Counselor Agreement(Required) I, the above applicant and undersigned, hereby agree to a background check if selected for employment with the Office of Pre-College Programs at the University of Mississippi. I hereby attest that the information provided in the aforementioned application is accurate up until the date signed. I understand that if the information is found to be misleading or untruthful, my application will be withdrawn and employment through the said office will not be offered to me at any time. I have read and understand the job requirements for said position. I understand that if offered a position I am required to participate in position-related activities during the Spring semester. I understand that I must attend counselor trainings during May Intersession and as designated during the Spring semester.Competition Corps Agreement(Required) I, the above applicant and undersigned, hereby attest that the information provided in the aforementioned application is accurate up until the date signed. I understand that if the information is found to be misleading or untruthful, my application will be withdrawn and employment through the said office will not be offered to me at any time. I have read and understand the job requirements for said position. I understand that if offered a position I am required to participate in position-related activities during the Fall and Spring semesters and participate in all required trainings.Applicant Signature(Required) Type your name to sign this application.
