Opportunities

  • Summer 2022: Honors Orientation Graduate Advisor

    Honors Orientation Graduate Advisor
    May 9, 2022 – July 21, 2022
    Average 20 hours per week for duration of appointment 

    The Honors Program is looking for a graduate student to serve as Orientation advisor to work with incoming first-year Honors undergraduate students and guide them through the course registration process during virtual one-on-one meetings using the Webex platform.

    The successful candidate will receive training for Honors requirements, PeopleSoft Student Admin registration procedures, advising expectations, and UConn general education requirements.

    Must be available for training on the following dates:

    • May 9    9 am – 4pm
    • May 11 2 – 3:30 pm
    • May 12 9 am – 4pm
    • May 17 2 – 3:30 pm

    Summer Orientation working hours:
    May 20 – July 21
    Monday - Friday: up to 5 hours between 9 am to 4 pm, up to 4 days per week, some weeks may vary
    (No registration sessions on 5/30, 6/13, 7/4)

    Minimum qualifications:

    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Ability to work independently
    • Must be enrolled in a UConn graduate program
    • Must be eligible and available to work during the full May 9 - July 21 period

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Experience working with high-achieving students
    • Experience with academic advising/coaching

    Appointment period:
    May 9 – July 21
    Average 20 hours per week for duration of appointment
    Must be eligible and available to work during the full May 9 - July 21 period

    Compensation:
    $17/hr

    To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to anabel.perez@uconn.edu ASAP. Application review will begin immediately.

    For more information, contact: Anabel Perez Malone at anabel.perez@uconn.edu

If you have any questions, please contact Anne Kim at 860-486-2998.