Recruitment And Transitions Intern
- Full-Time
- Fargo, ND
- North Dakota State University
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
2021 Recruitment and Transitions Intern Position Description
Office of Admissions and Student Success Programs
Brief Position Description:
The Recruitment and New Student Transition Internship is an elite collaborative summer internship position that works with both Student Success Programs and the Office of Admission to create a positive experience for new/prospective students and their guests. The position includes leading new students and family members during Orientation, conducting campus tours to prospective students, planning and executing Welcome Week events, performing general office duties, and completing other tasks as assigned. This position provides students with highly transferable skills and opportunities for connections and collaboration across campus.
Minimum Qualifications
Recruitment and New Student Transition Interns must
- be an NDSU undergraduate student,
- attain and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
- be registered as a full-time student for Fall 2021,
- be in good behavioral standing.
General Competencies
- Communication - Able to convey ideas (written & verbal), appropriately share information, and actively listen to others.
- Adaptable Working Style - must be able to work cohesively within a team and display teamwork and cooperation, while also being able to adapt to working independently and with minimal guidance.
- Customer Service - must maintain professionalism to create a welcoming and positive environment.
Position Specific Qualifications
- Project Management & Organization - able to prioritize and manage multiple large projects, while being punctual and dependable, and being detail oriented.
- Knowledge of NDSU services – is aware of many of the resources that NDSU has to offer students and families
- Leadership Experiences - should have developed individual leadership skills and abilities based on past involvement and opportunities, preferably within Admissions, New Student Programs, or related Offices.
- Team Development - has a strong and comprehensive understanding of how to manage, train, and hold team members accountable.
Responsibilities:
- Lead student and families during Admission events
- Serve as an Orientation Leader during Orientation days
- Train and schedule tour guides
- Conduct campus tours
- Assist with Admission events planning
- Conduct outreach to new and prospective students
- Assist with social media communication
- Plan and execute Welcome Week events
- Assist in the development of Welcome Week team training
- Other duties as assigned
Compensation & Benefits:
- Earn an hourly wage of $12.50, with increases depending on years of service
- Free on-campus summer housing is available (Intern is not required to live on-campus).
- Development of professional and leadership skills
- Internship credit (if applicable)
Time Commitments:
April 1-August 1; 30-40 hours during most weeks (see below for details)
Date
Time
Description of
Report To
May 17
Admissions
May 21
Admissions
May 24
Admissions
May 28
Admissions
May 31
Admissions
June 2-3
8-4
SSP Leadership Retreat
SSP
June 4
Admissions
June 7-10
8-4
Orientation Leader Training
SSP
June 11
8-10:00, 9:30 – 4:00
Orientation Leader Training
SSP (first 2 hr), Admissions
June 14
Admissions
June 15-17
Orientation Day
SSP
June 18
Admission
June 21
Admission
June 22-23
Orientation Day
SSP
June 25
Admission
June 28
Admission
June 29-30
9-4
Work Day
SSP
July 1
7:30 – 4:00
Work Day
SSP
July 2
Admission
July 5
Admission
July 6-8
7:30 – 4:00
Work Day
SSP
July 9
Admission
July 12
Admission
July 13-15
Orientation Day
SSP
July 16
Visit Day
Admission
July 19
Admission
July 20-21
9-4:00
Work Day
SSP
July 22
7:30-4:00
Work Day
SSP
July 23
Admission
July 26
Admission
July 24
Work Day
SSP
July 28
Orientation Day
SSP
July 29
7:30 – 4:00
Work Day
SSP
July 30
Visit Day
Admission
August 2
Admission
August 3
7:30 – 4:00
Work Day
SSP
August 4-5
9 - 4:00
Work Day
SSP
August 6
Visit Day
Admission
August 9
Admission
August 10-12
7:30 -4:00
Work Day
SSP
August 13
Admission
August 16
Stars Training (one intern)
Admission
August 16 - 30
40 hour weeks
Welcome Week
SSP
August 31
8 hours
Clean-Up Day
SSP