bonner recruitment and selection webinar

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTIONSENIOR INTERN WEBINAR SERIES

INTRODUCTIONS• NAME

• WHY IS THIS WEBINAR TOPIC RELEVANT TO YOU?

GOALS AGENDAParticipant Takeaways:

Strategies and techniques to recruit a diverse, committed, and representative cohort of Bonners

Template materials to adapt for Bonner applications and interviews

1. Selection Criteria

2. Recruitment Strategies

3. Application and Interview Process

4. Resources and Template Material

5. Upcoming Webinars

SELECTION CRITERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates an ethic of service and willingness to serve

• Held a role with significant responsibility at home, in church, at school, or in the community

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bonner Scholar Programs

• At least 85% of the incoming class must have parental contribution below $10,000

• No more than 15% of the incoming class may have a parental contribution above $10,000

• Bonner Leader Programs

• At least 75% of the incoming class must qualify for Federal Work Study

DIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

• Achieve gender balance that exists at the institution

• Seek to increase ethnic or racial diversity of the incoming class as compared to the institution as a whole

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Meet academic admissions requirements of the institution

• No standard GPA requirement; up to each Bonner program’s discretion

• Demonstrate commitment to bridging academics and service

EFFECTIVE RECRUITMENT

STRATEGIES

PARTNER WITH ADMISSIONS• First line of recruitment

• At least yearly presentation with Admissions team

• Describes the Bonner Program, its model, financial benefits, leadership and service opportunities, community building

• Be a part of Admissions events - open houses, accepted students day

• Collect and share stories

• Tap into the application data collection

PARTNER WITH FINANCIAL AID• At least a yearly check-in with Financial Aid

• Financial Aid staff key plays in determining financial eligibility of incoming students

• Assist also in identifying candidates if a spot opens up in the middle of the year

• Communicate financial aid benefits and package for Bonners

• Ensures that scholarship funds are credited to Bonners’ accounts on campus

ACTIVE RECRUITMENT

• Local high schools

• After-school programs

• College access programs

• Organizations that target first-generation college students

• Office of Multicultural Affairs

• Appeal to parents - Resource centers

LEVERAGE THE TALENT OF CURRENT BONNERS• Bonners can each be tasked with going to their old

high school, church, community organizations, or service groups

• Outreach at community organizations where they serve

• Host prospective applicants on campus

ENSURE ACCURATE MARKETING

• Campus website, mailed out materials, advertisements, videos, etc.

• Clearly defined benefits and expectations

• Visually appealing

• Representative of the students

• Easily found: Is it under both “Civic Engagement” and “Financial Aid”?

RECRUITMENT CHALLENGES

Students with High Financial

Need

Recruiting Male Students

Recruiting Minority Students

• High need students may not think they can attend Bonner schools

• Unaware of Bonner program

• Careful presentation of program

• Asking male Bonner students to be a part of outreach and recruitment

• Representative recruiting materials

• Intentional outreach to minority churches, schools, and orgs in the community

• Collaborate with Office of Multicultural Affairs

APPLICATION AND

INTERVIEW PROCESS

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION COMMITTEE

• Bonner staff

• Bonner students

• Community partners

• Campus staff

• Faculty

• Alumni

SAMPLE TIMELINE

Outreach/Publish

application deadlines

Send electronic solicitation after FAFSA

deadline (usually 2/1)

Use a late application

deadline

Respond quickly after

the deadline to

notify of interviews

Mail notification

of award

Fall/Jan FebEarly

MarchLate

MarchEarly April

BONNER APPLICATIONS

• Application accessibility: electronic submission & downloadable file

• Five components:

• Information about the Bonner Program

• Applicant’s Personal Information

• Short Answer Questions

• Letters of Recommendation

• Analysis

BONNER APPLICATION ROADMAP

Link to Roadmap

BONNER INTERVIEWS

• Often on-campus interviews, though Skype interviews are also common

• On-campus interview components

• Bonner/Community Partner/Campus Information Session

• Personal interview

• Financial aid session for parents

• Group process

• Interaction with Bonners

PERSONAL INTERVIEWQuestions generally fall within nine themes:

• Bonner Program Fit • Relationship Building / Teamwork • Social Justice / Public Policy • Time Management • Willingness to Work with Diverse Individuals • Leadership • Personal Reflection / Open-Minded to Growth • Ethic of Service • Commitment to Campus

BONNER INTERVIEW DATABASE TOOL Link to Database Tool

FINANCIAL AID SESSION• Include staff from financial aid office if possible (to field other

questions beyond Bonner)

• Explain “Meeting Total Educational Need” (Bonner Scholar)

• Bonner Scholarship

• Subsidized Loan Caps (generally $5,000/year)

• Education Award ($2000 at the end of four years)

• Expected Family Contribution (FAFSA)

• Summer Earnings/Lodging

• Explain Scholarship, Federal Work Study, or AmeriCorps (Bonner Leader)

OPTIONAL GROUP PROCESS

• Four corners activity

• Scenario-Based Discussion

• Challenges that Bonners face (e.g. disrespectful volunteer at your site, unprofessional language)

• Crafting an Ideas to Action Project

• Interactive discussion based on an article or TedTalk

INTERACTION WITH BONNERS

• Social, informal hang out time with current Bonners

• Lunch

• In-between other interview day activities

• Overnight hosts

• Campus tour

• Service shadowing

RESOURCES AND

TEMPLATE MATERIALS

BONNER WIKILink to Recruitment & Selection Wiki Page

BONNER APPLICATION ROADMAP

Link to Roadmap

BONNER INTERVIEW DATABASE TOOL Link to Database Tool

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION WORKSHEET

Link to Recruitment and Selection Worksheets

UPCOMING WEBINARS

UPCOMING WEBINARS

September 2017

October 2017

January 2018

February 2018 March 2018

Starting Strong:

Senior Intern Role and

Resources

Running Effective Meetings

Bonner Recruitment & Selection

What’s Next: Post Bonner

Careers

Passing the Baton:

Transitioning Leadership

Link to Webinars page

QUESTIONS?

SAM HA ,

PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

SAM@BONNER.ORG

609-924-6663