Orientation Advising Opportunities for Grad Students

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:08:24 -0500

The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising has openings available for summer Orientation Advisors! As an advisor, you would attend Orientation sessions where you would meet with undergraduate students one-on-one to plan out and register for classes. No previous experience is required, all training necessary will be provided!

Besides compensation, this is an excellent opportunity to gain professional and interpersonal experience. Depending on your field, your time as a student may not open you up to many client-facing interactions, and this is a pathway to gaining that experience. If you are considering a career in academia, meanwhile, advising experience is highly sought-after in faculty openings.

Graduate students are eligible to be compensated at the rate of $100 per all-day session and $50 per evening session.

More details are provided in the application attached, which is due HERE by May 1, 2020. The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising will also be hosting a number of informational sessions for those who may be interested:

Wednesday, March 11, 12-1 PM at Sherman Hall 220 (B-Wing, 2nd Floor)

Thursday, March 26, 12-1 PM at Sherman Hall 220 (B-Wing, 2nd Floor)

Monday, April 6, 12-1 PM at Sherman Hall 220 (B-Wing, 2nd Floor)

Thursday, April 16, 4:30-5:30 PM at Sherman Hall 220 (B-Wing, 2nd Floor)

Finally, if you are a graduate student with an existing assistantship, you will be required to submit a “Request for Additional Employment” along with your application by the same date. Please note the form must be signed by your Graduate Program Coordinator/Director and Dr. Jeffrey Halverson before submission. The forms can be found HERE.

For any further questions, please contact:

Monique Ransom

Associate Director for Academic Advisor Development &

Student Transition Programs

Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising

mransom@umbc.edu / 410-455-2451