Edgewood College Madison , WI 53706
Posted 1 week ago
Description of Job
The Orientation Intern serves a vital role in the Office of Student Involvement throughout the summer. Under the leadership of the Assistant Director for Student Transition and Leadership, the Orientation Intern will plan, implement, and execute Orientation programs and training sessions for the Orientation Leadership Team. In addition, the Intern will have the unique opportunity to gain experience within the Residence Life functional area.
The Office of Student Involvement (OSI) oversees four primary areas which include: campus programming, leadership programs, commuter student services, and orientation. OSI serves as the primary source of social, leadership, and co-curricular campus opportunities for all Edgewood students. We cultivate a variety of opportunities for campus engagement that create a well-rounded student experience and work to enhance the academic mission of Edgewood College.
Length of Appointment: Thursday, May 30 - Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Move-in May 29.
Hours: 30 hours per week. Night, weekend, and extended hours of work will be required during summer events and New Student Orientation.
Stipend: $3000
Housing: Shared furnished on-campus apartment
Responsibilities
Assist with the planning for New Student Orientation and Welcome Week:
Special focus on an orientation topic of interest to intern that is mutually decided with Edgewood College professional staff
Assist with the preparation for and facilitation of Orientation Leadership Team training
Assist with the supervision of approximately 30 student leaders on the Orientation Leadership Team
Co-present on Orientation & Student Life and/or OSI services during summer events
Assist with the planning of Freshman Summer Social event
Assist with the expansion of program assessment and student learning outcomes
Collaborate with Housing Intern on various tasks including preparation for student leader training and fall housing assignments
Other duties as assigned by the Office of Student Involvement
Job Qualifications
Necessary Education or Work Experience
Current master's level graduate student at an accredited higher educational institution
Experience planning and/or facilitating new student orientation initiatives
At minimum current undergraduate junior level standing during the 2023-2024 academic year
Good academic standing at an accredited higher educational institution
Demonstrated interest in higher education administration and/or new student orientation
Other Qualifications
Edgewood College, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values - truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
To apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and references to:
Edgewood College
Human Resources - ORIN
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
E-mail: humanresources@edgewood.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
Edgewood College