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The Penn State Abington Division of Student Affairs seeks a dynamic and energetic individual, who is committed to advancing and fostering an inclusive educational community and high impact experiences. The graduate intern for Student Affairs is an on-site opening, responsible for supporting the director of Residence Life and Community Standards with projects related to student conduct case management, Residence Life, student programming, and campus and community training and outreach.
Job DutiesGraduate intern responsibilities include:
Case management (adjudicating code of conduct violations, and updating educational records).
Assisting with Residence Life operations, including Living Learning Communities (LLC).
Assisting with the training and advising.
Attending Division and department orientations and trainings.
Attending weekly staff and supervisory meetings.
Maintaining regular office hours.
Assisting with coordinating and facilitating educational outreach programs and initiatives (e.g., facilitating presentations, developing educational materials).
Other projects as assigned.The successful candidate must be enrolled in a graduate program, preferably with a focus in Higher Education or Counselor Education. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. They will also demonstrate a desire to work in a fast-paced environment as a part of a student-focused team that promotes and cultivates an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Requirements and Qualifications
Be enrolled in a graduate program, preferably in Higher Education Master's Degree with an emphasis on Student Affairs, or Counselor Education.
Effective listening and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced challenging work environment.
Must be an eager learner with a positive attitude.
Must be able to manage and respect sensitive and confidential information.
Must be organized and able to multi-task.
Possess the ability to respond quickly and calmly during a crisis.
Possess the ability to effectively problem solve.
Demonstrated commitment to working with students and staff from diverse populations and perspectives.
Solid technology skill base.Student Affairs upholds that mission through our commitment to developing an equity-minded community that fosters students' academic, social, cultural, and personal growth.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pe nsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWFederal Contractors Labor Law Poster
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