FYRE Paraprofessionals live and work with a diverse population of students in the FYRE communities across ASU’s Tempe campus. Students filling the FYRE Paraprofessional role will serve as a peer advocate, leader, and resources referral for first year students, bridging the gaps between campus life and academic support in the residence halls. Partnering with other hall staff these paraprofessionals will provide an intentional focus on supporting first year students in their transition to the ASU community and provide a strong foundation for academic success.
For more information on the FYRE Paraprofessional position, please attend an Information Session. Dates and times are outlined below.
What do FYRE Paraprofessionals do?
All FYRE Paraprofessionals must:
One who possesses all of the requirements as well as the following qualities:
Total compensation package may impact your financial aid award; check with Financial Aid counselor for more info.
Interested
applicants need to complete and submit a FYRE Paraprofessional
Application. Applicants should reference the checklists that are
included in the downloadable application packet. The completed
application and materials should be submitted to the Learning Resource
Center at Palo Verde West on or before the application deadline Friday
March 7, 2008.
For questions please contact Jennifer Sorenson with
First Year Residential Experience at 480-965-6321 or by e-mail at Jennifer.Sorenson@asu.edu
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The
selection process will begin the week following spring break and
continue until all positions are filled. Applicants will be
notified by letter before the end of this semester regarding their
selection status and paraprofessional position appointment for the
upcoming academic year.
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FYRE
Paraprofessionals will participate in a 2 to 4 day training session
prior to the beginning of Fall semester in August.
Paraprofessionals will also participate in an upper-level leadership
internship course throughout the academic year.
Participation in the training and leadership course will equip
Paraprofessionals with knowledge and information to assist them in
excelling in their influential role. Some of the topics included in the
Paraprofessional training and leadership course include:
More information about the course line number and course content regarding the leadership internship will be provided upon hire.
Download Application forms and resources