Graduate Intern - Summer 2025, New Student Programs

2025 New Student Programs Graduate Intern Job Description 

 An exciting opportunity is available for a Graduate Intern in the Office of New Student Programs (NSP) at West Chester University during Summer 2025 (end of May through end of August). The Graduate Intern serves as an integral part of the Orientation Team to design, facilitate, implement, and assess First Year Student Orientation, Transfer Orientation, Adult Learner Orientation, Virtual Engagement Opportunities, and Welcome Week. The information below details the responsibilities, skill set, and hands-on opportunities involved in the position. Applicants for this position must be an enrolled graduate student for the Fall 2025 semester at West Chester University. 

Major Responsibilities: 

Assist with the following:   

Orientation Leader and Undergraduate Coordinator training, including the facilitation of sessions  

Mentor undergraduate coordinator and orientation leader team 

Large and small logistical planning for the June-August orientation and welcome week programs 

Evaluate the work of the orientation leaders and undergraduate coordinators   

Work with the professional staff to review, create, and implement pre and post assessment documents  

Help with day-of coordination and troubleshooting on during orientation and welcome week days   

Coordinate staff/faculty volunteers for new student orientation and welcome week days  

Assist in the facilitation of orientation presentations for students and their family members/guests 

Set-up and breakdown on orientation days  

This may include lifting tables, chairs, or driving a golf-cart 

Assist with orientation registration and welcoming of new students/families  

Other duties as assigned 

 Required Skills: 

Organization and ability to manage multiple priorities 

Mentoring experience  

Event planning and execution  

Knowledge of assessment practices   

Effective communication skills 

Conflict Mediation 

 Skills that will be Developed and Enhanced: 

Large and small program planning  

Student leader supervision 

Assessment and outcomes  

Understanding of a university-wide orientation program 

Compensation  

The New Student Programs Graduate Intern will receive $15.00 per hour. The intern will begin on or around May 29 and will conclude work on or around August 24. Meal swipes to the on-campus dining hall will be provided for the weeks of training and orientation.  On-campus housing is provided from the start of position through approximately the end of July if desired. 

How to Apply  

Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter through Handshake. If you have any issues accessing handshake, please email your cover letter and resume to jruggiero-patel@wcupa.edu The deadline to submit your application is February 14, 2025. 

Important Dates: 

The graduate interns must attend all training and New Student Orientation days. On non-orientation weeks, graduate interns will be expected to complete administrative responsibilities in office. Below are all the training and orientation days.  

Graduate Intern Training (4 days): 

May 29 & 30 and June 2 & 3 

Undergraduate Coordinator/ Grad Intern Training (5 days): 

June 4, 5, 6, 9 & 10  

O-Team Training (7 days):  

June 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20 & 23 

First Year Orientation Days (10 days):  

Tuesday, June 24- Friday, June 27 

No sessions week of July 1 

Tuesday, July 8- Friday, July 11 

Tuesday, July 15 & Wednesday, July 16  

Transfer Days (4 days):  

Thursday, July 17 & Friday, July 18 

Adult Learner (1 day): 

Friday, August 15 

Virtual Orientation (3 days): 

Friday July 25 

Friday August 1 

Friday August 15 

Welcome Week Training (1 day):  

Tuesday, August 19 & Wednesday August 20 (tentative)  

Welcome Week (5 days): 

Wednesday, August 20-Sunday August 24