Employment
Engineering Orientation Advisor Selection
Job Description
The Undergraduate Advising and Academic Support Office is looking to hire individuals for the position of Engineering Orientation Advisor (EOA). On Day 2 of each summer orientation session EOAs will teach new students to use MyUM/Testudo and help with creating class schedules for the upcoming fall semester. EOAs must be organized, timely and a team player. This is a great opportunity for students who will be on or near campus during the summer.
The commitment would involve 8-10 hours of training in late May.
EOAs MUST be available from 8:25am to at least 1:00pm on the following dates:
May 30, 31; June: 4, 7, 11, 12, 13, 18, 21, 25, 28; July: 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 and August 2, 2013
This is not the same position as University OA hired by the Orientation Office. This position does NOT provide on-campus housing or parking.
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate engineering major
- Minimum grade point average of 2.7
- Rising Sophomore status is preferred
Benefits of being a member of the Engineering Orientation Advising Team
- $11 per hour
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Opportunity to work with a diverse
group of people -
Improve leadership development
& organizational skills -
Gain knowledge about University
of Maryland and Clark School of Engineering policies, procedures, etc. - Personal satisfaction from helping new engineering students
- Chance to assess and determine personal strengths and abilities
- Enhance networking skills and abilities
- Gain practical experience in teamwork and role modeling
Application Process
- Complete an Engineering Orientation Advisor application, available at this website Engineering Orientation Advisor Application
- Applications must be submitted by Friday April 5, 2013
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The Advising Staff will review applications the week of April 8, 2013 and contact those selected for
an interview.
3. The Advising Staff will conduct individual interviews the week of April 15, 2013.
All dates are subject to change.