This unique summer internship is a joint opportunity between student activities and the student center. The intern is both a member of the Armstrong Student Center and the Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership within the Division of Student Life. The intern will dual report to the Assistant Director in both offices and work with colleagues and stakeholders in meeting the departmental mission and in contributing to the holistic development of Miami University students. The intern has duties that pertain to student involvement, programming, and event execution as well as student center building operation and policy management, technology support, and large-scale event support (conferences, weddings, orientations, etc). While we have a listing of possible responsibilities below, we are open to other special projects based on candidate interests and desired professional development.
Duties/Physical Demands:
Student Activities Responsibilities:
Assist the Assistant Director of the office in the implementation of office and university priorities by:
Develop and execute late night programming for two sessions of the Summer Scholars pipeline program July 9th to July 21st Contract, communicate with vendors, confirming reservations and catering details for Miami Activities and Programming (MAP) fall events Create and procure marketing and branding materials for the fall semester Coordinate major Welcome Week events, specifically signature MAP events: Wednesday Night Social and Welcome Home Attend Welcome Weekend, Homecoming, and Family Weekend committee meetings as well as work closely with Enjoy Oxford, our local visitor’s bureau Attend weekly staff meetings and support summer Orientation sessions
Armstrong Student Center Responsibilities: Assist the Associate Director of the office in the implementation of office and university priorities by:
Assist in supervising the Event Production Team’s summer staff with the execution of events within the student center. Provide event and technology support for the annual New Student Orientation program in May and June. Work with campus stakeholders in the production of major summer campus events including Alumni Weekend, New Student Programs, and Conference Services (weddings, conferences, etc.) Attend weekly staff meetings and event production meetings Assist in the development of the student employee program (training, handbook, outcomes, evaluation) Assist in the implementation of student employee student learning outcomes Create a programming schedule and marketing for Red Zone (student game/sports area)
Desired Qualifications:
Currently enrolled or intending to enroll in a graduate program, Higher Education or related preferred
Diversity Statement:
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
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“Miami University, a student-centered public university founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education, with complementary quality graduate programs, and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. Faculty and staff are highly valued for their contributions toward the Miami experience. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and stable work environment as they work to support the university’s educational mission. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles northwest of Cincinnati, with regional campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, and a center in Luxembourg. Known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Miami, the nation's tenth oldest public university, is recognized for its striking red brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-shaded lawns. Take a Virtual Tour from our website.”
