Description:
This is a summer internship running from April 27 from September 11th
This position will work closely with the Coordinator of Orientation and First-Year Experience on various special projects to support the First-Year Experience Office such as, but not limited to:
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Preparing new student orientation materials such as folding t-shirts, compiling welcome folders, attaching lanyards, etc.
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Assisting in the creation of fundraising packages for new student orientation (Thunder U).
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Fundraising in the local community for new student orientation (Thunder U).
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Assisting in the implementation of anti-melt initiatives to ensure students don't withdraw over the summer, such as hand written postcards, etc.
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Assisting in the facilitation of small campus events and meetups in The Nest.
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Updating the whiteboard calendar of events in The Nest.
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Assisting in the implementation of window campaigns in The Nest through painting and/or posters.
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Assisting with classroom tours during Personalized Visits if needed.
Qualifications:
This position is only available to undergraduate students who are enrolled at Southern Utah University (SUU) for a minimum of 3 face-to-face credits over the summer. Online courses and internship credits will not count.
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Proven self-motivation and organizational abilities to plan and independently execute projects/tasks within specific deadlines, and while exercising good judgment, successfully assess, balance, and prioritize numerous competing concerns.
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Experience planning and implementing campus programming.
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Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students, parents, and families.
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Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal skills - excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills to include proven effectiveness in speaking on a one-on-one basis and making oral presentations before groups.
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Ability to diffuse difficult and frustrating situations.
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Experience leading and motivating campus partners outside of the organization and local community members to create successful partnerships, programs, and initiatives.
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Possess a commitment to all students and their total development, both curricular and co-curricular.
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Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality in records and communication.
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Enthusiasm for working with all students.