Employment

Admission Senior Intern

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The Position

The Admission Senior Intern (SI) position is a professional internship with the Office of Admission. Open to all members of the Class of 2024, Senior Interns are tasked with the critically important role of serving as Wesleyan ambassadors to prospective students, families, school and community-based organization counselors, and visitors to the University. The core components of the position include, but are not limited to:

  • Co-lead one-hour information sessions with Admission deans to visitors both in-person and virtually
  • Regularly engage in WesChats: informational video conversations focused on informing prospective students about Wesleyan
  • Sit on panels during Open Houses and WesFest.
  • Conduct targeted outreach to priority prospective student populations.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias while promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces and celebrates the contributions of all team members and prospective students/families 
  • Provide programmatic support for a variety of areas such as communications, international recruitment, data analytics and diversity/equity/inclusion initiatives.

Senior Interns are expected to work 6-10 hours per week during the academic year, with the potential for on-campus or virtual work over the summer as well. Compensation is $18 per hour during the academic year and $19 per hour over the summer.

Who We Seek

All candidates for the position are required to be in good standing with the University and in residence for the duration of the 2023-24 academic year. Given the high visibility and gravitas of the Admission Senior Intern position, competitive applicants will possess the following key attributes:

  • A sound academic record with completed coursework in variety of departments, demonstrating an embrace of the Open Curriculum; students of all majors and minors are welcome
  • Active engagement in co-curricular and extracurricular activities
  • Impeccable interpersonal skills and the ability to represent Wesleyan honestly, enthusiastically, and eloquently
  • A steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; the ability to comfortably interact with audiences from a wide variety of backgrounds is a must
  • A high level of integrity and ability to sensitively handle confidential information
  • Strong time management and punctuality
  • An interest in learning about the college access profession including student recruitment, selection, yield, and financial aid.

The Application Process

Applications are due to the Office of Admission by Monday, March 27th at 9:00 AM (the end of spring break). The interview process will tentatively begin on Monday, April 10th. The first round of interviews will be in a group format, and should the size of the applicant pool allow, all applicants will be invited to participate; if not, the strength of the written application will determine who we interview. During the group interview, candidates will be asked to give a 5-minute oral presentation on the topic of their choice. Candidates emerging from the group interviews will have an individual interview the following week. Final hiring decisions will be announced on Friday, April 21st. Please contact Taylor Brown, Associate Dean of Admission (tbrown01@wesleyan.edu) with any questions.

APPLY HERE

Student Academic Resources is hiring!

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Are you interested in working as a Peer Advisor, or other position with Student Academic Resources? Do you have questions about what the positions include?

Talk to current Peer Advisors at Usdan Tables this week!

Wednesday, February 22nd
Thursday, February 23rd
11:30 – 1:30 – stop by during lunch!

Admission Senior Intern

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The Position

The Admission Senior Intern (SI) position is a professional internship with the Office of Admission. Open to all members of the Class of 2024, Senior Interns are tasked with the critically important role of serving as Wesleyan ambassadors to prospective students, families, school and community-based organization counselors, and visitors to the University. The core components of the position include, but are not limited to:

  • Co-lead one-hour information sessions with Admission deans to visitors both in-person and virtually
  • Regularly engage in WesChats: informational video conversations focused on informing prospective students about Wesleyan
  • Sit on panels during Open Houses and WesFest.
  • Conduct targeted outreach to priority prospective student populations.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias while promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces and celebrates the contributions of all team members and prospective students/families 
  • Provide programmatic support for a variety of areas such as communications, international recruitment, data analytics and diversity/equity/inclusion initiatives.

Senior Interns are expected to work 6-10 hours per week during the academic year, with the potential for on-campus or virtual work over the summer as well. Compensation is $18 per hour during the academic year and $19 per hour over the summer.

Who We Seek

All candidates for the position are required to be in good standing with the University and in residence for the duration of the 2023-24 academic year. Given the high visibility and gravitas of the Admission Senior Intern position, competitive applicants will possess the following key attributes:

  • A sound academic record with completed coursework in variety of departments, demonstrating an embrace of the Open Curriculum; students of all majors and minors are welcome
  • Active engagement in co-curricular and extracurricular activities
  • Impeccable interpersonal skills and the ability to represent Wesleyan honestly, enthusiastically, and eloquently
  • A steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; the ability to comfortably interact with audiences from a wide variety of backgrounds is a must
  • A high level of integrity and ability to sensitively handle confidential information
  • Strong time management and punctuality
  • An interest in learning about the college access profession including student recruitment, selection, yield, and financial aid.

The Application Process

Applications are due to the Office of Admission by Monday, March 27th at 9:00 AM (the end of spring break). The interview process will tentatively begin on Monday, April 10th. The first round of interviews will be in a group format, and should the size of the applicant pool allow, all applicants will be invited to participate; if not, the strength of the written application will determine who we interview. During the group interview, candidates will be asked to give a 5-minute oral presentation on the topic of their choice. Candidates emerging from the group interviews will have an individual interview the following week. Final hiring decisions will be announced on Friday, April 21st. Please contact Taylor Brown, Associate Dean of Admission (tbrown01@wesleyan.edu) with any questions.

APPLY HERE

Wesleyan University + National Education Equity Teaching Fellow Spring Semester 2023 Opportunity

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Description

Wesleyan University and the National Education Equity Lab are partnering to offer Wesleyan college courses to Title 1 or Title 1 eligible high schools across the country. During the spring 2023 semester, we will be offering PSYC105 (Introduction to Psychology) composed of digital projects that help students learn about the field of psychology. With your help, students from our nation’s most underserved communities can gain access to a rigorous college course and have the opportunity to earn pre-college credit and build college confidence. As a Wesleyan University and National Education Equity Teaching Fellow you will engage students in synchronous discussions, grade student work, drive student success, and be part of a national community working to advance education equity.

Essential Responsibilities (approximately 10 hours per week)

  • Host weekly 45-minute synchronous discussion sessions via Zoom to enhance students’ engagement with course content, expose them to college-level seminar-style discussions, and help improve their analytical skills.
  • Grade and provide feedback on student work.
  • Participate in weekly course team check-ins to share learnings, successes, and challenges.
  • Answer course content questions, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

  • Commitment to directly advancing education equity for scholars in underserved communities.
  • Excellent engagement, team-building, and communications skills.
  • Ability to excel in changing or challenging circumstances.
  • Content knowledge and/or coursework in a related field.
  • Commitment to provide consistent support to students.
  • Interest in distance learning challenges and opportunities.
  • Prior teaching experience is a plus, with preference given to those who have experience working with high-school students.
  • We seek a diverse pool of TFs that reflect the backgrounds of our high school students. We encourageBIPOC, all genders, first-generation college students, immigrants including undocumented and DACAmented, and those who have navigated poverty and other challenges to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

  • The baseline student to TF ratio will be approximately 15 students per TF.
  • Awarded the distinction of National Education Equity Teaching Fellow, with opportunities to contribute to the National Ed Equity Lab learning community, and connect with academic, and education, and racial justice leaders from across the nation.

To Apply

To learn more about this opportunity, we invite you to read the recent New York Times front-page story here; or visit our website at EdEquityLab.org.

Peer Academic Support Applications Open

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Student Academic Resources (SAR) is hiring!

  • Enjoy learning new skills to improve your experience as a student?
  • Find fulfillment when helping others to learn something new?
  • Want to provide support to your fellow Wes peers?

Apply to be a Peer Advisor, New Student Orientation (NSO) Peer Advisor, or a Peer Technology Specialist and provide Peer academic support with SAR!

You do not need to be an expert; you only need a desire to learn and an aspiration to help your peers!

Currently accepting applications for:

Academic Peer Advisor

APAs are a resource to students during Orientation regarding the course registration process, and throughout the year they provide support related to improving academic skills and Wes student systems, such as WesPortal and Moodle.

Peer Technology Specialist

PTSs help Wes students to learn how to use digital tools like dictation, text-to-speech, and Google calendar to increase productivity and improve their learning strategies.

NSO Peer Advisor

NSO Peer Advisors work during NSO (New Student Orientation) to assist incoming students with schedule planning, preparation for faculty advisor meetings, and support participation in other Orientation activities.

SAR Peer Support Positions work as a team, collaborating with other campus departments, in order to support other students in their academic pursuits. Learn more about each position, and get the Handshake links on our Website.

Questions?

Please contact Crystal Rose via Zoom Office Hours or email (chill01@wesleyan.edu).

Sustainability Office Jobs

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To all those interested in improving sustainability at Wesleyan, the Sustainability Office is hiring for 2 positions: 1 Sustainability Coordinator and 1 Waste Not Coordinator! We welcome ALL students (2023, 2024, and 2025) who are passionate about campus engagement to apply.

  • Sustainability Coordinators (SCs) design and run independent projects that promote holistic sustainability and run Waste Not (the annual student-run tag sale)
  • The Waste Not Coordinator plans and runs Waste Not with the SCs

Applicants should be self-directed, organized, and strong communicators. The position will require about 5 hours per week, paid at $13/hour ($14/hour starting in August 2022), with a requirement to work through Senior Week and return early during Orientation week, as well as occasional remote meetings in the summer. This position will be filled by students regardless of their work-study eligibility, with preference given to work-study eligible students.

Find the full job description at https://www.wesleyan.edu/sustainability/involved/office/internships.html.

To apply: Fill out our application form at https://bit.ly/sc-wnapp AND apply via Handshake (https://wesleyan.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/5962547) by Monday, February 21st at 11:59 PM.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the current Coordinators with any questions at wesustainability@gmail.com.

Peer Technology Specialist Position Available

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Student Academic Resources (SAR) is seeking to hire a student to join our team of Peer Technology Specialists. If you have an aptitude for learning using digital tools and technologies, an interest in helping others navigate a wide variety of digital tools, and the ability to demonstrate and train others on the use of various technology programs, we encourage you to apply! The student will be hired and trained to join our current Peer Technology Specialists to work throughout this academic year.

Among other things, the Peer Technology Specialists will work on:

  • Coordinating campus-wide outreach to increase awareness of digital tools and technologies available
  • Organizing workshops and meeting with individuals who are interested in various technologies and/or digital tools, in order to assist them with exploring programs, learning how to use them, and providing referrals as needed
  • Researching, and seeking campus input on, new technology initiatives

To learn more and/or apply to the position, please see our Handshake Posting (https://wesleyan.joinhandshake.com/jobs/5407176)! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Crystal Rose Hill-Farrell (chill01@wesleyan.edu).

Apply to be a Writing Workshop Tutor–Deadline Extended to 3/31

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The deadline to apply to be a Writing Workshop Tutor has been extended to Wednesday, March 31! We encourage everyone, especially if you do not see your major or writing background frequently represented in the Workshop, to apply. Visit our website to learn more and submit an application.
Still not sure whether the job is a good fit? Jake Kwon, one of our tutors who is a senior biology major, told us: “I almost didn’t apply to the Workshop because I thought I was a subpar writer and didn’t have the proper skill set to tutor/mentor others on writing. The Writing Workshop has taught me that anyone can be good at writing and has broadened my perspective on what good writing looks like.” We really do mean we want *you* to apply!

Campus Employment Fair – Friday 3/5, 12-3pm 

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RSVP HERE: https://wesleyan.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6944530

With a wide array of campus employers and departments in attendance, this virtual, school-wide event will provide a valuable opportunity for you to connect with campus employers, discuss available job positions, and schedule interviews.

The fair will run from 12-3pm and you will be able to pop into virtual “booths” to meet with representatives from the campus employers that are of interest to you. Connect with staff and faculty and learn about all of the different types of positions and opportunities available for student employment this spring and in the future.

In addition to campus employers, staff will be on-hand to answer questions about work-study, student employment and payroll, help searching and applying for jobs on Handshake, and support in crafting a professional resume and navigating the hiring process.

RSVP HERE: https://wesleyan.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6944530