The AMIGO position is one of the strongest leadership positions on campus. AMIGOs are highly

motivated, involved student leaders who assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all

aspects of the Orientation and Welcome Week programs at the University of Southern Indiana.

Candidates should submit their online application and reference information by Noon on Friday,

October 25 at USI.edu/amigos.

There will be two interviews—group and individual--for this position. If selected for a group interview,

candidates will be sent more information on signing up for an interview session. Group interviews will

last 90 minutes and will held during the week of October 28 - November 1. Individual interviews will last

30 minutes and will be held November 5 – 14.

Q: Why should I apply to an AMIGO?

A: You will get the opportunity to interact with new students and their families, work as a part of a

team, and become instantly recognizable by an entire class of incoming students. Also, employers are

looking for college graduates with customer service, communication, and leadership skills. You gain all

three by being an AMIGO.

Q: How much time does it take to be an AMIGO?

A: AMIGOs train 2.5 hours a week during the spring semester on Wednesday afternoons from 2- 4:30

p.m. They also attend a weekend retreat and four one-day orientation sessions during the spring as well.

During the summer, AMIGOs are required to work three weekends (Thursday- Saturday) of orientation

sessions.

Q: What kinds of things are AMIGOs required to do?

A: AMIGOs facilitate small group sessions with new students about getting involved, services available to

students, academic advising, and making the transition to college. AMIGOs also assist faculty members

with academic advising, and they acquaint student and their family members to the campus. Finally,

AMIGOs help out with Welcome Week and other programs designed to help new students adjust to

college life.

Be a full-time, degree-seeking student (enrolled in at least 12 hours) at the University of

Southern Indiana during the Fall 2019 term throughout the Spring 2020 term

Have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average from most recent school (college or high school) at

time of application and maintain a 2.75 GPA for the duration of the AMIGO position

Have earned 12 Credit hours at USI by the beginning of the 2020 Spring term

Be reliable, responsible, friendly, and flexible

Possess good communication skills

Enjoy working with people and display a willingness to approach and help others

Demonstrate a desire to learn about USI, its history, its policies, its people, and its programs

May not hold the Position of Resident Assistant, or hold other positions that will directly conflict

with their responsibility as an AMIGO

Compensation for training and work as an AMIGO will be an hourly wage of $7.35 per hour.

During the summer, on-campus housing is provided the night before each orientation session

for anyone traveling more than 30 miles from campus. Some meals are included too.