Department Assistant - Orientation & Transition (Summer Graduate Assistant/Intern)

Job Family Group:

Staff

Department/Office:

Orientation Programs (Mindy Tran Champion)

Time Type:

Part time

Compensation:

Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Job Description:

Work directly within an office in the Trinity Student Affairs Division to ensure that the core Trinity University values are celebrated in the academic, professional, and social development of each student. Student Affairs cultivates an inclusive and engaging campus experience to form new relationships, encounter new ideas and develop the students mind, body and spirit. The Orientation Graduate Assistant will work directly with the Assistant Director for Orientation and Transitions in the department of Student Inclusion and Belonging to provide support for the development and implementation of Tiger Takeoff (summer orientation), New Tiger Orientation (fall orientation), and Spring New Tiger Orientation. The Assistant's duties will include student supervision, event management, communication, and the development and implementation of student leader training. The Orientation Programs Assistant is a member of the Student Inclusion and Belonging team and has shared responsibility for the achievement of departmental goals and assessment initiatives.

Summary

The Orientation Programs Assistant will work directly with the Assistant Director for Orientation Programs in the office of Student Inclusion & Belonging to provide support in the implementation of Tiger Takeoff (summer orientation) and New Tiger Orientation in August via supervision, event management, communication, and training development. The Orientation Programs Assistant is a member of the Student Inclusion & Belonging team and has shared responsibility for the achievement of departmental goals and assessment initiatives.

Learning Objectives

By completing this internship, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate experience in student programming, supervision, event management, leadership development, and marketing.

• Articulate best practices and strategies for event planning and management.

• Develop interpersonal skills through supervision and working with campus partners.

Job Duties

• Support summer and fall orientation programs: Tiger Takeoff (summer) and New Tiger Orientationend (fall).

• Assist in the implementation of orientation programs.

• Develop curriculum and training for 15-30 Orientation Team (O-Team) members including, but not limited to diversity, equity, and inclusion, crisis management, conflict management, team building, event management, university policy, etc.

• Co-supervise the three Orientation Team captains and the two Orientation Teams: Tiger Takeoff (Summer) and New Tiger Orientation (Fall) by assisting with event planning and logistics, and on-site support for campus-wide events.

• Develop assessment tools for Orientation Team training, and assist in the development of the orientation programs comprehensive assessment.

• Develop marketing and promotional materials for orientation programs.

• Collaborates with other Student Affairs staff and participates in the life of the University by serving on committees, attending functions, and being available for special assignments.

• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience, and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.

• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.

• Performs other duties as required.

Additional Duties

• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience, and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.

• Possess the ability to write on a scholarly level and have basic knowledge of qualitative research methods and analysis are necessary for this position.

• Must be able to present in front of varied audiences.

• Possess the ability to interact with a diverse population.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.

• Serve on the Residential Life summer on-call rotation.

• Available to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.

Required Education

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education before start date.

• Enrolled in a master's program at an accredited institution.

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong creative and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Willingness to work with diverse populations.

• Ability to maintain an appropriate degree of confidentiality.

• Use and knowledge of computer, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite programs.

• Use and knowledge of social media platforms and tools (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in advising, training, leadership education, counseling, and/or student programming.

• An understanding of student development theory.

• Proven commitment to and appreciation for issues of diversity and inclusion.

• Ability to articulate issues and trends in higher education.

• Experience designing and conducting assessment activities.

• Ability to take on assigned tasks with a high level of creativity, independence, and initiative.

Hiring Office Contact Information

Mindy Tran Champion, M.A.T. (she/her)

Assistant Director for Orientation Programs

Student Inclusion & Belonging | Trinity University

Office: 210-999-8532

Email: mtran@trinity.edu