STEP Student Coordinators (STUCO) aid with the implementation of the Summer Transition Enrichment Program, an seven-week academic and skill-building institute for a select group of incoming first-year students. STEP Student Coordinators serve as leaders, role models, and a support system for the student participants who reside on AU’s campus during the summer.

What are we looking for in a STEP Student Coordinators?

• A proven record of academic excellence and time management skills
• Leadership, initiative, and experience programming
• Strong understanding of professionalism and customer service
• Demonstrated ability to connect with diverse student populations
• Willingness and passion for motivating others to act and helping them to positively adapt to new situations
• Previous STEP experience is NOT REQUIRED!

Responsibilities:

• Advise STEP students on their transition to college life and being at AU.
• Coordinate select programs, such as community service / community-based learning projects, community building activities, etc…
• Promote a unified sense of community among the STEP students by creating and implementing cultural, educational, and social activities both within the residence hall and in Washington, DC.
• Provide assistance to the Center for Diversity & Inclusion in all aspects of STEP, including, but not limited to roommate mediation, event logistics, and program assessment.
• Role-model by encouraging a healthy, responsible and well-balanced life-style.

Applicant Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a degree program at American University
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0  
• Availability for the 10-week employment period during the summer. This job has non-traditional hours with the job responsibilities occurring during business hours as well as some evenings. Applicants must be available for the full 10-week time period. STUCOs are required to live on campus for the entire length of employment. 
• No prior STEP experience required.

Compensation & Benefits:

• STEP Student Coordinators receive the DC minimum wage (currently $17.10) per hour and work 20 – 25 hours per week. These hours include evening and weekend work. All payments are taxable by the federal government. If you are receiving financial aid, please discuss how your aid may be affected with a financial aid counselor prior to applying for and accepting the position.
• STEP Student Coordinators receive a double-occupancy room on the same residential hall floor as STEP participants. The room is part of the compensation package and paid for only during the 10-week employment period. STEP Student Coordinators live alone but must adhere to the University guest policy and may not host long-term guests in their room.

Graduate Coordinator (NODA)

The Graduate assistant, or NODA, reports to the Assistant Director of Student Success, Transition, and Retention, with additional supervision by the Associate Director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion. The NODA works closely with the undergraduate student coordinators (STUCOs) to manage the program and the cohort. Some of the responsabilities of the NODA are: 

• Supervise the STUCOs together with the CDI full time staff.
• Work as the in-campus support for the office when the full-time staff is out of the office and weekends.
• Support in the organizing of events and communication with partners.

Applicant Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a graduate degree.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0  
• Availability for the 12-week employment period during the summer. This job has non-traditional hours with the job responsibilities occurring during business hours as well as some evenings. Applicants must be available for the full 12-week time period.
• No prior STEP experience required.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The STEP NODA receives $20 per hour and work 40 hours per week. These hours include evening and weekend work. All payments are taxable by the federal government. If you are receiving financial aid, please discuss how your aid may be affected with a financial aid counselor prior to applying for and accepting the position.
• The NODA receives a single-occupancy room. The room is part of the compensation package and paid for only during the employment period. NODAs live alone but must adhere to the University guest policy and may not host long-term guests in their room.

Application Timeline:

Applications become avaliable at the start of Spring semester!

Be sure to check this page for updates and follow CDI on Facebook and Instagram to find out more.

By submitting an application for this position, you agree to fully understanding and accepting the following expectations:

• You will attend and fully participate in all training programs.
• You will avoid additional commitments which conflict with work duties.
• You will reside in your assigned room on the STEP residence hall floor. No exceptions.
• You will work productively, individually, and collaboratively with fellow team members.
• You will value diversity and demonstrate a strong understanding of STEP, its purpose, and your role in the program.
• You will be flexible and positively adapt to new situations and people.
• You will adhere to the health and safety protocols set forth in compliance with AU and the general COVID-19 precautions
• You will maintain the confidentiality of program participants.

Questions, comments or concerns?

Contact the Center for Diversity & Inclusion via email at cdi@american.edu. 
 

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2022

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2020

• Jennie Saldana, School of International Service
• Esther Jeanty, School of Public Affairs

2019

• Maria Gramajo, College of Arts and Sciences
• Jaqueline Martinez, College of Arts and Sciences

2018

• Christina Gee, School of Public Affairs
• Joshua Dantzler, School of Public Affairs
• Cynthia Turcios, School of Public Affairs

2017

• Angela Brown, College of Arts and Sciences
• Maureen Smith, School of Public Affairs
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2016

• Sabrina Hernandez, School of Public Affairs
• Ariana Alves, Kogod School of Business

2015

• Adrian Simion, Kogod School of Business
• Aminata Jamina, College of Arts and Sciences
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2014

• Jazmin Bess, College of Arts and Sciences
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2013

• Herman Marigny, Kogod School of Business
• Salina Rivera, College of Arts and Sciences