STUDENT COORDINATOR (Student/Work Study) | Flint, MI

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  • Location: Flint, MI

  • Company: University Of Michigan

or learn this year as an orientation leader? (150-300 words) Describe a time when you made a mistake and how you recovered from it. (150-300 words) Summary Hail Orientation! Orientation Season is one of the most exciting times of the year for the campus! We have the opportunity to connect with and make an impact on eager incoming first-year students, transfer students, and their families!

Students' experience with orientation is our first opportunity at ensuring student success. Our Orientation Leaders are committed to the university and the Flint Community. We are seeking student leaders who truly enjoy serving and helping others. Responsibilities New student orientation informs incoming

students on university policies, opportunities, and regulations, acquaints them with their surroundings, and addresses their individual needs for success at UM-Flint.

Orientation Leaders will work anywhere from five hours to thirty hours per week. Weekend events are extremely limited, so there is time for weekend activities and outside employment. Below are the major areas of responsibility. Training: Training is required and will be held weekly on Friday 12:30-3:30PM beginning Friday, February 10, 2023. In addition to the training sessions for the entire team, there may be additional training sessions to provide development time to create various workshops for the sessions. Early Communication:

Beginning in April, Orientation Leaders will be expected to spend five hours per week in the Student Success Center contacting new students.

Orientation Leaders must be comfortable and effective in communicating with new students over the phone and by email. Orientation Sessions: The sessions include first-year student orientation and transfer student orientation sessions. Orientation Leaders are expected to work every first year and transfer session and must be present for the entirety of them. Session Dates: April 26 May 16 June 6 June 7 June 13 June 20 July 11 July 18 August 1 August 9 August 15During the sessions, Orientation Leaders will be expected to present workshops, assist students with campus technology (including the registration process in SIS), relay information about campus policies and procedures, give tours of campus, and other various tasks to address new student success.

Extra Events: There are a number of additional events that the Orientation Leaders are expected to work. These typically take place from the end of August into the first few weeks of classes of the fall semester. These events include the My Flint events, Wolverine Welcome, Move-in Day, Individualized Tours, and others as they arise. If an Orientation Leader's fall classes conflict with any of these events, an exception can be made.

Continuing Communication: During and through the fall semester, Orientation Leaders will continue to reach out to our new students. This will be similar to the Early Communication program, but focused on following up with the students to address their immediate and future needs for success. Required Qualifications Current Undergraduate University of Michigan-Flint student with plans to enroll in Fall 2024 Must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5 as of January 2024 Strong interpersonal skills Strong communication and presentation skills Positive outlook and attitude towards UM-Flint Interest in learning new skills Receptive to feedback from supervisor Strong professional work ethic Basic knowledge of university policies and procedures Basic understanding of campus resources and their location on campus Desired Qualifications GPA of 2.8 as of January 2024 Strong leadership skills Demonstrated ability to take initiative when working with a team or as an individual Additional Information University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: www.

umflint. edu/dei/? The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency. Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty.

The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world. Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.

Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. PDN-9ad5cc61-cf8d-4307-8c2b-956bbc636549

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