Summer Orientation Counselor

Full Time
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Posted
Job description

Position Details

Classification Information

Agency Name & Code
University of Mary Washington, 215

Role Title
Education Support Spec II

Pay Band / Salary Grade
3

Employee Class
WA

EEO
E

Position Information

Working Title
Summer Orientation Counselor

Position Number
WA0754

Anticipated Hiring Range
$4,000

Position FLSA
Non-Exempt

Level Indicator
Employee

Organizational Objective / Goal
The Office of New Student Programs, under the guidance of the Dean of Students, strives to provide relational programming that aids students in making connections and finding home at UMW.

General Description of Position
The Summer Orientation Counselor will be primarily responsible for the training and supervision of the Orientation Leader team during May and June training, as well as June First Year (overnight) and Transfer (one day) Orientation sessions. Counselors will work with the Assistant Director and Student Coordinators of New Student Programs to coordinate and implement various programming aspects and logistics including evening activities, UMW Live informational skits, and supervision of Orientation Leaders during on-call time. Counselors will also be responsible for post-programming assessment efforts that will take place in the month of July.

Required KSAs / Competencies / Qualifications to successfully perform their work
  • Ability to establish rapport with students, support students, and challenge students when needed. Create effective personal and professional relationships with students while maintaining an advisory role. Tactfulness, confidence, and maturity are essential especially when working with students.
  • Communication skills (written and verbal), listening skills, and interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility, openness, and willingness to consider alternative ideas and suggestions.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple ongoing projects as well as track the activities of many student staff members at one time.
  • Ability to problem solve


Preferred KSA's / Competencies / Qualifications to successfully perform the work
  • Understanding of student engagement, student development, and event planning. Some experience working with First-Year or Transfer students preferred.
  • Willingness to participate in early morning and late night programming


Required Education

Required Experience
Some experience working with First-Year or Transfer students

Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

Required Licensure
1st year of graduate school

Preferred Licensure

Statement of Economic Interest
No

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Category

Posting Date
04/18/2023

Close Date
05/08/2023

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions for Applicant

Additional Applicant Instructions
The University of Mary Washington accepts only completed online application and related materials. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications or documentation will not be considered. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of criminal background checks. If accommodations are requested either before or at the time of the interview, please contact the Recruitment Office at 540-654-1238.

AAEEO Statement
The University of Mary Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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