Student Leadership

ECS Summer Camp Leaders serve as a small group leader for rising 11^th and 12^th grade students interested in learning about Baylor’s Engineering and Computer Science programs.  Leaders will facilitate student learning and engagement throughout the week and serve as a positive representative of the values of Baylor ECS. 

Requirements & Expectations

• Leaders must be a full-time, undergraduate student who will graduate in December 2025 or later.
• Leaders must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to serve in a leadership position. The School of Engineering and Computer Science also expects student leaders to achieve a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the spring semester prior to serving as a summer camp leader. 
• Leaders must live on-campus for the term of their employment. Housing will be provided by ECS Summer Camp.
• Leaders will not be allowed to work any other job due to their leadership commitment.
• Leaders will not be able to take summer classes during Summer 2, at Baylor or any other institution (including online classes), due to their leadership commitment and federal law.
• Leaders are expected to demonstrate an active Christian faith.
• Leaders agree to abide by all aspects of the University's Student Conduct Code for the duration of their employment.
• If for any reason, from the time a leader is selected to serve with ECS Summer Camp until they end of their service, a leader is in violation of the Student Conduct Code, they must inform the Assistant Director for Recruitment & Outreach within 48 hours of the violation.
• It is strongly desired that leaders respond with maturity throughout their employment when faced with challenges - mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational.
• Leaders should possess the ability to be flexible and responsible as they will be given a wide variety of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. These responsibilities include but are not limited to: arriving at prescribed locations on time, working in a professional environment, living responsibly in community, completing tasks and assignments given by the program leader(s), and facilitating a camp experience for prospective Baylor students.
• Leaders should possess a commitment to diversity and inclusion and show value and care for each individual student and guest.
• At times, leaders may be required to engage in a fair amount of physical activity in excessive heat. Temperatures can consistently reach over 100 degrees in Waco during the summer. Leaders, with or without assistance, will need to lift 15 pounds and, at times, carry their possessions on their person (typically in a backpack). If a leader needs accommodation regarding these requirements, he or she should reach out ECS Staff members directly.

Dates of Employment

• June 30 - July 2 (Training)
• July 6 - July 12 (Session 1)
• July 13 - July 19 (Session 2)

Compensation

• Leaders will be paid hourly ($12.50) for their employment. *Time and a half is given for working hours over 40 hours in a week.
• Housing and program meals will be provided during the term of employment.
• Students who accept the position during the Priority Application Timeline (Dec. 2 - Jan. 10) will receive a travel incentive valued up to $400.

Apply now for Summer 2025

Apply for the ECS Summer Camp Leader Position

ECS Line camp Leaders play a crucial role in welcoming new engineering and computer science students into the Baylor Family. Leaders will journey with small groups of students throughout Baylor Line camp, cultivating rich friendships and introducing new bears to cherished Baylor values and traditions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive ambassador for Baylor University during Baylor Line Camp to incoming Baylor Students and guests.
• Facilitate an excellent introduction to Baylor for new students by maintaining a helpful attitude and using effective communication techniques. Answer questions about both social and academic aspects of life at Baylor.
• Promote interactions among new students during icebreakers, meals, and other Line camp activities.
• Demonstrate a capacity for adaptability, teachability, and a willingness to serve others Lead a small group of 10-15 new students through the Baylor Line Camp experience.
• Facilitate small group conversations with students about strengths, friendship, tradition, meaningful service, and discovering one's unique calling. Serve on a team and seek to build community with 45-50 of your peers
• Assist with the staffing and facilitation of various Baylor Line Camp events (Independence, Sing, Large Group Sessions, etc.).
• Attend and fully participate in all BLC Leader training and activities.
• Develop and demonstrate skills in facilitating small and large groups.
• Work with office staff to prepare all orientation programming materials.
• Actively participate in other NSP programming in both assigned and unassigned roles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Elements

• Leaders must be a full-time, undergraduate student who will graduate in December 2025 or later.
• Leaders must be available for all training and program dates as outlined below. Leaders must maintain a 2.5 GPA overall as well as a 2.0 GPA minimum during the spring semester before employment begins.
• Leaders must live on- campus for the term of their employment.
• Leaders will not be allowed to work any other job due to their leadership commitment.
• Leaders will not be able to take summer classes, at Baylor or any other institution (including online classes), due to their leadership commitment and federal law.
• Leaders must affirm New Student Program’s Diversity and Faith Qualification statements.
• Leaders are expected to embody attitudes and behaviors consistent with a Christian community, constantly striving to mirror the life of Jesus Christ (Philippians 2:3-11).
• Leaders will commit to serve, with a heart of love and hospitality, fellow leaders, incoming Baylor students, and all those they come in contact with during their employment.
• Leaders agree to abide by all aspects of the University's Student Conduct Code for the duration of their employment.
• If for any reason, from the time a leader is selected to serve with New Student Programs until they end of their service, a leader is in violation of the Student Conduct Code, they must inform the Assistant Director for Leadership & Curriculum within 48 hours of the violation.
• Leaders will agree to and abide by all NSP Student Leader Expectations. Leaders are expected to sign this agreement before they accept this leadership position.
• It is strongly desired that leaders respond with maturity throughout their employment when faced with challenges - mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational.
• If leaders need accommodation in dealing with any issues arising from these challenges over the summer, they should contact NSP professional staff members directly.
• Leaders should possess the ability to be flexible and responsible as they will be given a wide variety of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. These responsibilities include but are not limited to: arriving at prescribed locations on time, working in a professional environment, living responsibly in community, completing tasks and assignments given by the program leader(s), and facilitating a camp experience for incoming Baylor students.
• Leaders should possess a commitment to diversity and inclusion as show value and care for each individual student and guest.
• At times, leaders may be required to engage in a fair amount of physical activity in excessive heat. Temperatures can consistently reach over 100 degrees in Waco during the summer. Leaders, with or without assistance, will need to lift 15 pounds and, at times, carry their possessions on their person (typically in a backpack). If a leader needs accommodation regarding these requirements, he or she should reach out to NSP staff members directly.

Dates of Employment

• July 23 – August 1.
• Leaders will need to arrive for training by 10am the morning of July 23.
• *If leaders would like to arrive before July 23 please reach out to staff directly. Leaders are welcome to stay until August 2.

Compensation

• Leaders will be paid hourly ($12.50) for their employment. *Time and a half is given for working hours over 40 hours a week.
• Housing and program meals will be provided during the term of employment.
• Baylor Line Camp uniforms are provided for work related activities and programs.
• A typical pay period (2 weeks) would consist of over 100 scheduled work hours.

Applications now for Summer 2025.

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Purpose

The School of Engineering and Computer Science is looking for engaged Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and/or Engineering majors to serve as mentors and teaching assistants in various courses within Engineering. It is our hope that Teaching Fellows will be individuals that students can look to for guidance and support throughout their engineering education at Baylor.

Expectations

Each Undergraduate Teaching Fellow will be assigned to a specific section of a course. Tasks include assisting with the delivery of course content, helping with in-class activities/labs, grading, and holding evening office/lab hours.

Requirements

Undergraduate Teaching Fellows are required to participate in the following:

• ECS Teaching Fellow Training: Dates/Times TBD
• Attend lectures and/or labs
• Evening office/lab hours
• Meetings instructors

We are hiring for the following Spring 2025 courses:

EGR 1301: Introduction to Engineering

EGR 1302: Engineering Analysis

ELC 2320: Circuit Theory for ME majors

ELC 2330: Circuit Theory for ECE/EGR majors

ELC 2337/2137: Digital Logic Design + Lab

ME 2320: Statics

ME 2321: Dynamics

ME 2345 Thermodynamics

Compensation

We anticipate students in this position to work 8 hours/week at $12/hour for the 15 weeks of the spring semester.

Application information for Fall 2025 will be posted in mid-Spring 2025

Purpose

The School of Engineering and Computer Science is looking for engaged Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, General Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, and Bioinformatics majors to serve as ECS Ambassadors. It is our hope that ECS Ambassadors will serve as the face of the school for all constituents (prospective students & families, current students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other constituents), both in person and virtually through recruiting events and social media content creation.

Expectations

ECS Ambassadors will represent the School of Engineering and Computer Science at events that promote community building of current students, faculty, and staff, events for prospective students and families, and events that promote community outreach. ECS Ambassadors are expected to communicate accurate information in a professional and timely manner. 

Requirements

• ECS Ambassadors must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor
• Must be an ECS major
• Must be in good standing with the University

Job Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and professional information about the School of Engineering and Computer Science through one-on-one meetings, panels, group tours, private tours, and other events as requested
• Assist in planning and implementing ECS recruitment events such as Invitation to Excellence (I2E), Distinguished Scholars Day (DSD), Baylor Bound, Bear for a Day, and other events
• Provide ECS Standard Tours both in-person and virtually
• Attend required training sessions and supervisory meetings
• Attend other recruiting initiatives as requested
• Create content for social media platforms

Compensation

• Ambassadors will be paid hourly ($12.00) for employment
• ECS Ambassador uniforms and nametags are provided for work-related activities
• Ambassadors can expect to work anywhere from 2-15 hours per week, depending on their availability and willingness to work at various recruiting events

Check back soon for information about applying for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025

Purpose

The School of Engineering and Computer Science is looking for engaging Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, General Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, and Bioinformatics majors to serve as support staff within ECS. It is our hope that Student Commons Front Desk Student Workers will be individuals that students can look to for guidance and support throughout their search for understanding at Baylor. 

Expectations

Each Student Commons Front Desk Student Worker will be responsible for ensuring the continuation of and maintenance of the ECS Student Commons. Tasks include opening/closing the student commons, checking in students, ensuring the cleanliness of study spaces, opening classrooms for requesting students, participating in monthly meetings, assisting with recruitment events, and interacting with outside constituents.  

Requirements

• Workers must maintain a 2.5 GPA overall as well as a 2.0 GPA minimum during the semester before employment begins. 

• Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor 

• Must be an ECS Major 

• Must be in good standing with the University 

Compensation 

We anticipate students in this position to work 11.5 hours/week at $9/hour for the 15 weeks of the semester. After a year of experience, Student workers will be eligible for a raise to $11 per hour.  

Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are currently closed.

Check back in Spring 2025 for information on how to apply for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Purpose

The School of Engineering and Computer Science is looking for engaging Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, General Engineering, Computer Science, and Data Science majors to serve as support staff within ECS. It is our hope that ECS Undergraduate Programs Office Assistants will serve as the face of the ECS Advising office, through providing excellent customer service, administrative support, and event participation and planning.

Expectations

ECS Undergraduate Programs Office Assistants will support the office with administrative tasks, as well as communication with students, faculty, staff, and prospective students/parents. Specific job functions and expectations are listed below. 

Requirements

• ECS Undergraduate Programs Office Assistants must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor
• Must be an ECS major
• Must be in good standing with the University

Job responsibilities

• Project a professional image in all interactions with students, faculty, staff, and university guests. This includes using good judgment to provide accurate information and excellent customer service. 
• Manage a check-in system for all advising appointments at the front desk.
• Help to answer phone calls and e-mails as needed.
• Address general advising questions from students by referring them to the *Undergraduate Catalog, to a specific Baylor webpage, or to another office on campus.
• Assist ECS Academic Advisors and other ECS staff with various administrative tasks, including (but not limited to) filing, making copies, running errands to different offices on campus, and planning/implementing ECS events.
• Organize and work independently with minimum supervision in accordance with established procedures.
• Provide general office assistance and support  
• Maintain files and reports and ensure confidentiality of information  
• Assist with various projects, activities or tasks as needed  
• Ability to comply with University policies  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance 

Compensation

• Office Assistant will be paid hourly ($11.51) for employment.
• Office Assistant will work generally between 7-10 hours per week during the Spring and Fall semesters

Applications are currently closed.

Check back in Spring 2025 for information on how to apply for the 2025-2026 academic year.