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House Intern and Orientation Staff Positions

Shared Application for House Intern and Orientation Staff Positions, 2012

Instructions for Applying:
This shared application can be used to apply for house intern and/or orientation staff positions. Those who are applying for both positions need to complete this application only once. 

Shared applications, applicant availability (orientation staff only), and reference forms must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. While there is one shared application for the two programs, interviews will happen and decisions will be made separately. Both positions may be offered to applicants who have applied for both jobs, but ultimately you may accept only one.

Complete Application Checklist:

  • Shared application including personal information, work history, and responses to three essay questions.
  • Applicant availability form (for orientation staff applicants only). Upon completion of shared application, you will be redirected to an availability form to complete.
  • One reference from a peer and two professional references.
  • One advisor reference.

All forms will be available online Wednesday, February 22, 2012, and must be submitted electronically by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.

House Intern Information Sessions:

Friday, February 24

1 p.m. in Dakin living room

Monday, February 27

12 noon in the Cultural Center

Wednesday, February 29 4 p.m. in the Center for Feminisms

Orientation Staff Information Sessions:

Thursday, March 1 4 p.m. in Merrill living room
Friday, March 2 2:30 p.m. in Merrill living room


Selection Timeline:

Saturday, March 17 through Sunday, March 25 Interview scheduling
Monday, March 26 through Tuesday, April 10 Orientation staff and house intern interviews
 Friday, April 13 Decision letters sent to all candidates via email
 Tuesday, April 17 All offers must be accepted or declined online by 4 p.m.


Interview Scheduling:

House intern interview process:
House intern applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted on Tuesday, March 27, by 4:30 p.m. You will receive two emails. One will contain instructions for advising the selection coordinator on your availability for the group interview. The other will contain instructions for self-scheduling your individual interview. 

Orientation staff interview process:
All orientation staff applicants will be interviewed. Upon completion of the application, you will be redirected to a link to sign up for your interview time. The time you sign up for will be your actual interview slot; be sure to write the time down on your calendar. You will be contacted soon after the application deadline to let you know the location of your interview and the name of the person who will be interviewing you.

House Intern Dates Required:
In order to apply to be a house intern, you must be available to return to campus on Monday, August 20 for training.

Orientation Staff Dates Required:
In order to apply to be an orientation leader, you must be available for all of the following dates and times:

Monday, May 7 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: All-orientation staff training
Thursday, May 10 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: All-orientation staff training
Friday, August 24
and Saturday, August 25
ONLY for orientation coordinators
Sunday, August 26 though
Wednesday, August 29
All-orientation staff return (August 26)/training
Thursday, August 30 through Monday, September 3 Orientation program


Communication Throughout the Process:

Staff will be in communication with you primarily through your Hampshire College specified email address. It is imperative that you check your email frequently and respond quickly.

Questions?
For house intern applicants:
Contact Matt Swiatlowski, Merrill House director, at 413.559.5454.

For orientation staff applicants:
Contact Josiah S. Litant, associate dean of students, at 413.559.6666.

For general application questions:
Contact Susan King or Sarah Aldrich in the dean of students office, 413.559.5412.

 

Contact Us

Dean of Students Office
Merrill Student Life Center
Hampshire College
893 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
413.559.5412
Fax 413.559.5663
studentlife@hampshire.edu
 

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