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Orientation Intern - New Student Programs

University of North Texas - Denton
United States, Texas, Denton
1155 Union Circle (Show on map)
Mar 04, 2025
Title: Orientation Intern - New Student Programs Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Student Affairs SubDivision-Department: UNT-Student Engagement Department: UNT-Orientation & Transition-160520 Job Location: Denton Salary: $7,000.00 FTE: 0.48 Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible 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. The mission of our office is to be an evolving office for students and their families that facilitates the successful transition into the UNT community by: helping them connect to the University, creating opportunities, and building relationships. Our department consists of multiple areas, including mentoring, new student programs, orientation, parent and family programs, transfer student programs, and more. Position Overview The University of North Texas NODA Intern for New Student Orientation's work is comprised of supporting student and family transition to UNT (50%), student leader supervision (40%), and evaluating program and student learning outcomes (10%). Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Support all programs and initiatives originating from the office of Orientation and Transition Programs, including: Freshman and Transfer Orientation and other first year student programs Assist with the supervision and development of Orientation Leaders and Student Coordinators (approximately 45 students) Provide responsible leadership and role model good judgement as a supervisor to Orientation Leaders Coordinate the evening Involvement Program, Get Connected. Plan and Execute the Team and Professional Development Days for the Orientation Leader Team Assist with program assessment projects evaluating both student learning outcomes and program satisfaction, and compose executive summaries for events as instructed Serve in an on-call capacity for our overnight orientation programs for incoming students Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with other university departments and off-campus community partners Assistance with special projects is expected Evening and weekend hours will be required Opportunity to assist with special projects like assisting with the preparation for first year programs for UNT's Welcome Week (First Flight Week) and Fall Programs Opportunity to plan and execute staff community building including informal social activities for Orientation Leaders Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications - Completed at least one year of a master's program in higher education, student affairs, college student personnel or a similar field - Preference given to applicants with experience and/or background in orientation, retention, and transition - Candidate must be a part of the NODA internship process Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Experience advising or supervising students - Ability to communicate effectively - Organizational skills - Simultaneously execute multiple projects - Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to students Preferred Qualifications Required License/Registration/Certifications Job Duties: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, evening hours expected. Occasional weekend hours. Driving University Vehicle: No Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions: Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits: For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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