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Host Information

A NODA Intern Host gains from the perspective and background of an enthusiastic and fresh viewpoint on specific projects as well as in program implementation. For you, the program can:

  • offer the opportunity to have an impact on the future of orientation and the Student Affairs profession by connecting with and helping to teach the next generation of practitioners.
  • provide an economical way to increase the number of staff during a busy time of year
  • increase the ideas, the experience and the connections for your program.

Application Information
Please read through prior to applying to participate in the NODA Internship Program.  Feel free to contact Melanie Payne NODA Internship Coordinator.

Be sure to also read through the Internship Home Page for general information regarding eligibility, position types, compensation and more.

When you’re ready to apply, simply click here or on the APPLY link at the top of the page. Please be sure to check the Internship Timeline for more information.

Trying to plan a new position and need ideas?

Since positions vary greatly, you may want to get a look at what other might be doing.  To access last years posting to get ideas, click here.

Remember, A NODA Intern may: conduct research; develop an orientation manual; serve on orientation planning committees; assist in the implementation of programs; assist in student leader training and supervision; work with budget planning and management or any number of things.

Host Resource Center
To aid you in planning for your NODA Intern, all hosts will be provided access to the Host Resource Center ; there, you’ll find samples of many of the typical administrative tools you'll need - from start to finish.  In the Host Resource Center you'll find samples of contracts, appointment letters, interview questions, evaluations and much more. 

This information is available only to current NODA Intern Hosts. Once the posting for next summer has been finalized, all hosts will be able to access these pages by logging in on the application page.
 

Factors to Consider in Hosting a NODA Intern

Your Office and Needs   Are there projects you’ve been meaning to “get to” but could use help in getting it going?  Consider an Intern!  Perhaps your student staff needs that extra person with enthusiasm, commitment and good general knowledge to help train, supervise and guide them.

What can you offer?  Certainly monetary compensation is important; providing a stipend / salary is part of hosting an intern and will certainly draw more applicants.  But not all our budgets can take too many more hits.  Can’t pay high amounts? Consider other things that might make the internship attractive:  can you provide housing? Board? Benefits specific to your area?  Campus activities?  For a graduate student getting a taste of professional experiences, the opportunity for other types of benefits may indeed be very attractive. Consider what your location can offer, what creative packages you can put together with other departments, etc.

What an intern can offer you   The most successful pairings tend to be those where the intern feels he or she has “really learned something”.  Don’t be afraid to give responsibility.  Interns have taken on supervisory, administrative, programmatic, planning and managerial responsibilities with great success.  With good communication and supervision.

 

The Nitty Gritty: Completing that Host Application
 As you complete your host application, consider the following:

Job Description   What is firm and what is negotiable?  Who will supervise the intern? How will the intern be oriented and trained?  How will you fit your selection process into the set NODA timeline?

Term of Employment    What is firm and what is negotiable?  Be clear if you have specific needs.  For example, if you MUST have an intern who can see a program through to fall, specify this in your application. Don’t forget to reiterate in interviews to be sure candidates understand parameters.

Type of Intern  Do you have a preference for recent graduate or a current graduate student? Specify.

Compensation   What stipend can you offer? If budgets are tight, are there other departments who might be able to contribute? If so, how might this affect the job description and the intern experience?  Will the payment be a stipend, or per hour payment?  Can you offer accommodations? Consider meals, possible accommodations for partners/spouses/family members, and any restrictions on these.  What other benefits might there be to this position?  Consider your institution activities, your surrounding area and what it can offer to the overall quality of life of an intern. Consider parking, recreation, laundry facilities, shopping, computer access and opportunities that students may be interested in.

Your Requirements    What kind of experience should an applicant have? Are there specifics that you need to have in an intern?  Must he or she have previous orientation experience?  Specify in your application to help get the applicants you need.  And--if enthusiasm and commitment are your most important “bottom lines” – you’ll be excited to see what else interns can bring along with THOSE attributes!

Since interviews are rarely in person, what do you need to know about the candidate in order to make a good decision to hire? Also—strategize what information the candidate must know before accepting your position. Don’t be caught by surprise – be clear with candidates so they make the best decisions too!