Student Employment
The Office of Orientation and New Student Programs seeks a responsible, organized individual to serve as a summer office assistant. This person will work with the Orientation staff to assist with the preparation and implementation of Summer and Fall Orientation programs and provide support to the office throughout the summer. The selected person will work 40 hours per week starting the week of May 11 through August 14 (exact start/end dates are negotiable). The hourly wage is $8.50. Applications are due March 27th by 4:00 pm. Interviews will take place April 2nd—3rd. The Office of Orientation and New Student Programs will notify candidates of its decision by April 8th.
2009 Summer Orientation Dates
| Session | Day of Week | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | Monday & Tuesday | June 22 – June 23 |
| Session B | Thursday & Friday | June 25 – June 26 |
| Session C | Monday & Tuesday | June 29 – June 30 |
| Session D | Monday & Tuesday | July 6 – July 7 |
| Session E | Thursday & Friday | July 9 – July 10 |
| Session F | Monday & Tuesday | July 13 – July 14 |
| Session G | Thursday & Friday | July 16 – July 17 |
| Session H (Transfers) |
Monday | July 20 |
| Session J (Transfers) |
Tuesday | July 21 |
| Session K | Thursday & Friday | July 23 – July 24 |
| Session L | Wednesday – Friday | August 19 – August 21 |
Fall Orientation: Saturday, August 22—Monday, August 24
Qualifications
- Commitment to the mission of orientation and knowledge of its programs and services
- Excellent customer service skills and professional work habits
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people including students, parents, faculty and administrators
- Demonstrated record of flexibility, responsibility and willingness to assist others
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative on projects
Responsibilities
- Respond to phone calls and e-mail inquiries from new students and families in a timely fashion
- Help Orientation Coordinator manage the orientation online registration system and session waiting lists
- Assist with preparations before each orientation session (e.g. make copies of reports, generate student/guest nametags, etc.)
- Assist Orientation Coordinator with fiscal responsibilities
- Help set up/break down equipment before/after orientation sessions
- Provide staffing assistance as necessary (ushering in Old Cabell Hall, receiving deliveries at the SAB, etc.)
- Provide office coverage and receive/distribute mail to office staff
- Other duties as assigned
Application
2009 Summer Office Assistant Application (.doc)
Please send your completed application and questions as an attachment to teckert@virginia.edu by March 27, 2008 by 4:00 p.m. Once your application has been received, the Office of Orientation and New Student Programs will contact you to set up an interview time.