Preferred Experience & Skills of NODA Interns

• Enrolled in a Master’s program studying College Student Personnel, Student Development, Counseling, or a field connected to Student Affairs
• Prior experience with orientation or transition programs and program planning
• General knowledge of the student affairs profession and a desire to learn
• Student-centered, administratively sound, task and relationship oriented, and the ability to problem solve
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with computers and technology, including all formats of social media
• Have strong written and oral communication and editing skills
• Small and large group facilitation skills including comfort with speaking on stage in front of large crowds
• Strong understanding of customer service and the ability to interact with a diverse population of program participants
• Appreciation for diversity and the ability to work successfully with a variety of constituents
• Ability to maintain high spirits and professionalism while working long days before and during orientation programs