Orientation Intern- Parent Programs- Summer 2024 (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:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

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