LDCE Student Intern

Gannon University • Erie, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The LDCE Student Intern serves as Gannon University’s first point of contact with our first-year students as well as helps support engagement across the university. As a representative of Gannon University, LDCE Student Interns will be expected to enhance the student experience by promoting learning and development through engagement, fostering community among small groups, and encouraging a culture of dialogue and understanding.

Requirements

• Completed and participated in a past August leadership training program
• Enrolled as a full-time, undergraduate student
• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Able to be self-sufficient in assigned tasks, as well as collaborate effectively in a new community of professional and peer staff
• Able to uphold and support the Gannon University Mission
• Eligible to work in the United States with no restrictions

Nice To Haves

• Use personal strengths to lead orientation sessions and meet the goals of the program.
• Effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with new students and their family members.
• Demonstrate effective work habits and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.
• Work with other interns, transition guides, and professional staff and build and maintain relationships to work towards a common goal and shared responsibilities.
• Problem solve and/or respond to student and family needs based upon an understanding of situational context.
• Actively help make orientation and welcome week events inclusive and accessible events while also understanding and demonstrating awareness of differences.
• Use a variety of platforms and technologies to complete tasks such as Outlook, VisitDays, Excel, Guidebook, etc.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a peer mentor during the transition process by supporting our students holistically, communicating information and connecting them to university resources.
• Model a positive attitude and growth mindset when portraying Gannon University’s programs, policies & procedures.
• Assist with setup and administrative tasks as needed.
• Be fully present, engaged, and committed to the August leadership training program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed