{"id":48,"date":"2024-05-02T20:31:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T20:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/muleriders\/?page_id=48"},"modified":"2026-04-30T21:38:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T21:38:43","slug":"mulerider-application","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/muleriders\/mulerider-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Mulerider Application"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Caroline Rankin <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Mulerider 2025-2027<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Stipend<\/h4>
  • $6,000 per year<\/li>
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    How does the selection process work?<\/strong><\/h3>
    • Each candidate will complete the online application for the position.<\/li>
    • The SAU Mascot Advisory Committee will review the applicants.<\/li>
    • After the initial interview, the top candidates will participate in a mascot interview.<\/li>
    • The candidate will be selected based on the highest scores based on the combination of the application, interview, and try-out scores.<\/li>
    • The Mulerider position is limited to a maximum of two years of total service.<\/li>
    • The current Mulerider will continue her duties through May 2027. Applications for the 2027-2029 Mulerider will be open in March 2027.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Application Checklist<\/h2>
      • Review the requirements and responsibilities thoroughly<\/li>
      • Meet the eligibility requirements<\/li>
      • Complete the online application which includes personal information, essay questions, and other related questions.<\/li>
      • Video demonstrating riding abilities<\/li>
      • Two letters of reference per reference guidelines<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Eligibility Requirements:<\/strong><\/h4>
        • Students must be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. Applicant must have completed at least one semester at Southern Arkansas University.<\/li>
        • Students must have and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.<\/li>
        • Prior riding experience with horses and\/or mules is required. Each applicant should submit a video with proof of riding skills. This video submission can be recorded with a cell phone.<\/li><\/ul>

          What are the responsibilities of the Mulerider?<\/h4>
          • Embody and abide by the principles of inclusion, integrity, respect, service, and social justice for all in the SAU tradition of feeling like home.<\/li>
          • Demonstrate pride in the SAU experience.<\/li>
          • Create an excellent customer experience while serving as a student ambassador at all events.<\/li>
          • Know the history and traditions of SAU and the Mulerider.<\/li>
          • Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a desire to work with people and commit to developing and taking leadership, communication, and customer experience skills to the next level.\u00b7 When representing SAU, the Mulerider shall not use any drugs or alcohol, and shall not smoke, vape, or chew tobacco.\u00a0 All social media should reflect the image of the official representative of Southern Arkansas University.<\/li>
          • Demonstrate pride in the SAU experience.<\/li>
          • Abide by the SAU Student Code of Conduct.<\/li>
          • The Mulerider is responsible for all SAU-issued property and must pay for any of those items that are lost or damaged. These items may only be used for official SAU functions.<\/li>
          • Further responsibilities and guidelines may be added by the SAU Mascot Advisory Committee as needed. The Mulerider must sign a contract upon their selection outlining further requirements.<\/li><\/ul>

            Expectations:<\/h4>
            • There will be responsibilities on nights and weekends.<\/li>
            • Must attend ALL trainings, meetings, and events, including required such as orientation and training activities unless excused for good reason and regular meeting schedule.<\/li>
            • Perform at SAU designated events including but not limited to appearances at numerous sporting events throughout the year, Mulegating, recruitment activities, personal appearances, and other designated events for the benefit and promotion of SAU.<\/li>
            • Must be prepared to adjust your personal schedule from time-to-time based on obligations as the Mulerider. Most required events are scheduled in advance. However, there will also be last-minute requests for the appearance of the Mulerider that will need be to be fulfilled.<\/li>
            • The Mulerider must have prior experience with horses and\/or mules. Molly Ann (current SAU mule) requires daily care and attention. The Mulerider and the Mulerider Marshals will work together to exercise and care for Molly Ann. The Mulerider will need to spend quality time with Molly Ann in order to establish a positive working relationship that will make gameday and other appearances more pleasant.<\/li>
            • Serve in the position for a one-year term.\u00a0 Renewal of the position is possible upon a year-end review of performance.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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              How does the selection process work?<\/h3>
              • Each candidate will complete the online application for the position.<\/li>
              • The SAU Mascot Advisory Committee will review the applicants.<\/li>
              • After the initial interview, the top candidates will participate in a mascot interview.<\/li>
              • The candidate will be selected based on the highest scores based on the combination of the application, interview, and try-out scores.<\/li>
              • The Mulerider position is limited to a maximum of two years of total service.<\/li>
              • The current Mulerider will continue her duties through May 2027. Applications for the 2027-2029 Mulerider will open in March of 2027.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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                Mulerider Application Form<\/h2>