Paid Undergraduate Position with the Office of Undergraduate Studies

Position: Undergraduate Program Manager
Application Deadline: Monday, March 30, 2015 at 5:00pm

Job Description:
The Department of Psychology is looking for two undergraduate psychology majors to work with the Office of Undergraduate Studies staff this summer and for the 2015-2016 academic school year in order to assist with a variety of Departmental programs. Specifically, Undergraduate Program Managers:

- Greet students, answer phones, and schedule appointments and events
- Lead orientation sessions for new Psychology students and assist Academic Advisors
during transfer orientation events
- Conduct research and develop proposals for new Departmental programs
- Scan course examination answer sheets and generate detailed reports
- Digitize documents and maintain electronic records records
- Assist office staff with various tasks as needed

Who is eligible?
- Current psychology majors with junior or senior standing in Fall, 2015
- Record of strong academic performance (cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.0)
- Must be available to begin in Fall 2015 and work at least 10 hours per week.  If you are also interested in the summer position, please indicate this in your cover letter.  The summer position will require at least 20 hours per week for the majority of the summer.

Who are we looking for?
Students who are a good fit for this position enjoy interacting with others and speaking publicly in a wide variety of contexts. Maturity and professionalism in written and oral communication are essential, as is the ability to handle confidential information with a high level of discretion. Task requirements often require proficiency in Microsoft Office, Qualtrics, SPSS and new software, so preference will be extended to those who can demonstrate their expertise or the ability to learn technical programs quickly. Ideal matches are students who are highly involved in the program (research, teaching, student organizations, internships, service, etc.) and are passionate about the school and major.

How to Apply:
Please compile your professional Cover Letter and Resume into a single PDF document.

- Attach the file to an email and send it to Christine Cook at ccook324@gmail.com. Subject line should read: Undergraduate Program Manager Application
- Your cover letter should discuss your interest in the position and why you believe you would be a good fit. Please also specify if you would like to start in the summer or fall.
- Your resume should highlight your academic and professional experiences.

A committee of staff and students will review applications and contact applicants by early April.