Center for Student Engagement
Leadership Programming Intern
Application Fall 2013-Spring 2014

App Due: April 26, 2013 at 4:30pm
Interviews: Week of April 29, 2013

Click here for the 2013-2014 Intern Application

Description: Leadership Programming Interns assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 leadership initiatives and programs for the Center for Student Engagement.  Responsibilities, programs, and initiatives for the year to potentially include, but not limited to:

• IMPACT! – Freshmen Leadership Retreat
• IGNITE – Student Leadership Conference
• Scranton Emerging Leaders (SEL) I Courses
• Scranton Emerging Leaders (SEL) II Course
• Club and Organization Transitional Summit
• Student Leadership Awards Reception
• Leadership Honor Society
• FIRE – First Year Leadership Learning Community
• Assist in the tracking and progress of student attendance at programs
• Create an on-line resource guide for basic leadership activities and topics
• Manage benchmarking process & leadership database
• Work with the Director and Assistant Director to build and expand the quality of leadership programs and services
• In conjunction with the Director and Assistant Director, work closely with the Program Coordinator for Clubs and Organizations

Time Commitment:
Intern Training:         Week of May 13^th – 3-hour training time TBD by group
Week of August 19^th (Flexible based upon commitments such as OA, RA, etc.)
Weekly Meeting: Director, Assistant Director of the Center for Student Engagement, Interns
Weekly Office Hours: 4 Hours
Attendance at leadership conferences and events (dates given at August training)

Qualifications

• Good academic standing with a minimum grade point average of 2.5. No exceptions. GPA will be checked in April/May and again in June.

• Demonstrated commitment to student involvement and leadership development
• Ability to serve as a liaison between the Center for Student Engagement and the campus community

• Motivation and drive to develop a comprehensive leadership program from initial stages
• Ability to research and benchmark other institutions’ leadership programs
• Good disciplinary standing with Office of Student Conduct & University
• Leadership potential & experience
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Knowledge of & commitment to the mission of The University of Scranton

• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to serve as an ethical role model for peers

Class of 2015

Major: Nursing

Hometown: Shelton, CT

Involvement: Scranton Emerging Leader I graduate, Mountain Sports Club, Student Nursing Association, Army Reserve Officer Training Corps., Ranger Challenge Club

Leadership definition: Leadership can take so many different forms, yet all these forms boil down to three intuitive and essential actions. Knowing, motivating and doing. Leaders must have a general idea of what is needed, know how to focus their resources and people to accomplish their unique goal, and lastly leaders must have the ability to act and execute task. With this and a little bit of passion anyone can become a leader.

Favorite Thing: My favorite thing at Scranton is the awesome education, the teachers and friends I met here, and unlimited smoothies on the weekends.

Class of 2015

Hometown: Kenilworth, NJ

Major: Counseling and Human Services, Business Minor

Involvements: Community Outreach, University Ministries, ISP, Cura Personalis, Admissions Work-Study, SMART Program, SEL

Definition of Leadership: Leadership is the ability to motivate and guide people towards a common goal.  It means working well with others, hearing the ideas of everyone, coming up with constructive solutions, and completing tasks.  Leadership is a combination of passion, communication, engagement, inspiration, concentration, and motivation.  I hope to use my leadership skills to inspire my community and the people in it to change the world.

Favorite Thing: My favorite thing about Scranton is definitely the environment.  I love how passionate all of the students, teachers, and staff are about helping others and making the University a happy and welcoming place. 

Class of 2015

Hometown: Holland, PA

Major: Human Resources

Involvements: Orientation Assistant, SMART Mentor, Scranton Emerging Leaders (SEL) I Graduate, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society Co-Secretary, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Definition of leadership: Leadership is the ability to guide and motivate a group towards a common goal or purpose. Leadership engages a learning process for both the leader and the group, as they learn how to tone the strengths of the group while also improving the weaknesses. A leader is passionate and determined in his/her endeavors and inspires others to proceed with an equal amount of passion and enthusiasm. Leaders have the ability to focus their own strengths and decisions toward the betterment of the group. Leadership is defined by passion, communication, determination, dedication, and engagement.