Orientation Intern- Parent Programs- Summer 2024 (Hourly)
Orientation Intern- Parent Programs- Summer 2024 (Hourly)
- 507452
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Hourly
Title: Orientation Intern- Parent Programs- Summer 2024 (Hourly)
Employee Classification:
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Student Affairs
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Student Engagement
Department: UNT-Orientation & Transition-160520
Job Location: Denton
Salary: $9.25
FTE:
Retirement Eligibility:
About Us - Values Overview:
Department Summary
The Office of Orientation and Transition Programs is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and provides new students, continuing students, and family members with the tools necessary to make a smooth transition to UNT and toward graduation. Interns in the office play an integral role in the success of programs by providing leadership to event organization, supervising student leaders, and completing projects related to the university’s goals. A major component of the internship is providing opportunities for the intern to practice communication with diverse constituent groups, demonstrate event planning skills, and increase their knowledge about a student’s transition into the university setting.
Position Overview
Work is comprised of supporting student and family transition to UNT (50%), student leader supervision (40%), and evaluating program and student learning outcomes (10%).
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled graduate students only. Preference will be given to applicants with experience and/or background in orientation, retention, and transition and who are pursuing a master’s degree in student affairs. The ideal applicant must be able to work with diverse constituencies and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. The intern should possess professionalism, excellent communication and organizational skills, integrity, and a positive attitude. Prior experience advising or supervising students is desired but not required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
None
Preferred Qualifications
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties:
- Support all programs and initiatives originating from the Office of Orientation and Transition Programs, including Freshman and Transfer Orientation and other parent and family programs. - (Essential)
- Serve as a live-in professional staff member in the residence hall used for orientation - (Essential)
- Assist with the supervision and development of Parent Ambassadors - (Essential)
- Provide responsible leadership and role model good judgement as a supervisor to Parent Ambassadors - (Essential)
- Assist with program assessment projects evaluating both student learning outcomes and program satisfaction, and compose executive summaries for events as instructed - (Essential)
- Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with other university departments and off-campus community partners - (Essential)
- Assistance with special projects is expected - (Essential)
- Some evening and weekend hours may be required - (Essential)
- Other duties as assigned - (Essential)
Work Schedule:
M-F, 8am – 5pm; evening and weekend hours expected all summer
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
Benefits:
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
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