Summer Program Intern, One Course Summer Institute

Summer program interns will be hired to help plan, implement, and supervise participants of the One Course Summer Institute (OCSI).

Interns serve as a critical link between the students involved in the summer program, the Director of Summer Programs, and the Residence Life Office. The position requires living on campus as a Resident Assistant from July 7 - July 24, 2024, being a representative of the College and a representative of student issues in the hall and across campus.

OCSI Institute participants include May 2024 high school graduates and rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Number of Open Positions:

4

Dates of Internship

• July 6, 2024 Training Period: Full Day beginning after 9 am (exact times TBA)
• June 7 - July 24, 2024: Full-time, including residing on campus and serving in the role of Resident Assistant (RA).

Required Qualifications (All Interns)

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and mentoring skills
• Ability to enthusiastically and effectively promote Cornell College
• Valid Driver's License

Duties

• Learn and uphold pertinent Cornell College policies and implement emergency procedures (e.g., residence hall evacuation)
• Assist with participant check-in, move-in, and check-out procedures
• Chaperone students in the residence halls and during on-campus activities
• Chaperone social outings and course-related field trips
• Transport OCSI students as needed, using vehicles provided by Cornell College (must pass a safe driving exam after transporting students).
• Create, maintain, and adhere to detailed schedules
• Maintain positive professional relationships with staff, faculty, students, and their families
• Engage with participants and promptly report problems and concerns to the Summer Programs Director, Frannie Malone

Develops community

• Creates environment where the needs and concerns of diverse populations of students are appreciated
• Coordinate and lead “Get to Know You” events and activities
• Promotes an environment that is conducive to academic and social development
• Promotes and supports Summer Program events and activities
• Eat with summer program participants to help build relationships and be accessible for their questions and concerns

Provides initial support to residents

• Assists student with academic support, personal and social concerns, making timely referrals as necessary
• Mediates roommate conflicts
• Responds to crisis situations

Compensation

$9.50/hour

• Single room in on-campus residence hall from July 5 -24, 2024
• Meals provided on July 6, during staff training.
• Full Bon Appétit board plan* from July 7 - July 23, 2024 (breakfast & lunch will also be provided on July 24).

*Please note that the board plan is a taxable employee benefit.

Application deadline: April 15, 2024