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New Student Orientation Leader - Work Study Student Assistant

Employer
University of North Texas
Location
Dallas

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

UNT System Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. Over the past decade, combined UNTS enrollment has grown by more than 25 percent to nearly 44,000 students.

Posting Title:

New Student Orientation Leader - Work Study Student Assistant

Department:

DAL-Admissions-UG-521200

Job Location:

Dallas

Full Time/Part Time:

Part-Time

Pay Rate:

10.00

Salary Information:

$10.00 / hourly

Department Summary:

The University of North Texas at Dallas New Student Orientation program is seeking New Student Orientation Leaders (Work-Study). The Orientation Leaders will perform a variety of duties and support assignments with well-defined instructions and guidelines provided by the Coordinator of New Student Orientation and New Student Orientation Intern. Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of New Student Orientation, Orientation Leaders will serve as a resource and mentor for first time in college freshman and transfer students throughout the orientation season. This position requires the incumbent to maintain a consistent and effective level of professionalism with students and their guests and good time management skills. Orientation leaders will be expected to work all freshman and transfer orientation sessions throughout the summer. This also includes all necessary preparation days and orientation leader training events. Specific hours are set based on the orientation schedule as determined by the supervisor.

Position Summary:

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Writing and sharing content regarding personal college experiences and providing advice to incoming freshmen and transfer students.
• Lead peer discussions during each new student orientation session.
• Energetically lead icebreaker and team building activities for students during each orientation session.
• Give informative and engaging campus tours during each orientation session.
• Answer questions and serve as a resource for new freshman students throughout their first semester.
• Making phone calls to students registered for an orientation session to confirm attendance.
• Prepare materials (nametags, t-shirts, binders, snacks, etc.) for each orientation session.
• Assist with the orientation check-in and check-out process.
• Assist as a host/chaperone to all post-orientation social outings.
• Assist orientation staff and other professional staff with event logistics and production tasks during each orientation session to ensure its success.
• Answer student questions in-person, on the phone and via email while providing excellent customer service.
• Perform data entry to facilitate program assessment and evaluation.
• Perform other assignments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently enrolled UNT Dallas, UNT or UNTHSC student in good standing and making satisfactory progress toward completion of a graduate degree program.

Applicants must possess the following:

• Must qualify as work-study eligible.
• Excellent customer service skills, as well as effective oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Some knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Good interpersonal skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural and social backgrounds.
• Responsible, reliable and punctual.
• Ability to learn assigned tasks readily, to adhere to prescribed routines, and to develop some skill in the operation of common office equipment.
• Ability to be present and participate at all orientation sessions and preparation days.
• Minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Ability to adhere to a strict confidentiality policy and the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to demonstrate energy and appropriate work ethic.
• Ability to effectively interact with and speak in front of large groups.

Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00PM

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a security sensitive position.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Physical Requirements:

Carrying, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear

Posting Number:

Stu099HP

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/42186

Organization

Working at University of North Texas

Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.

A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.

By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.

Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.

UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.

UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.

UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.

In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.

As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.

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