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Category: Jobs – On Campus

Job Posting (On campus): Wahtera Center

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The Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success is hiring students for the 2021-2022 academic year. There are a variety of positions that we will be filling with over 70 new employees:  Orientation Team Leaders, ExSEL Peer Mentors, Success Coaches and Peer Teaching Assistants.  If you are interested in helping your fellow students in their transition to and overall success at Michigan Tech, we encourage you to apply!

Our hiring process is as follows:

  1. Attend or view an info session 
    We are offering a live Zoom Info Session from 5-6 p.m. on December 3, 2020. A recording of that session is here.
  2. Complete an application
    Applications are due January 24, 2021, but we encourage early applications.  Here is a link to the application.
  3. Interview
    Everyone who applies will have the opportunity to interview individually and participate in a group interview.  You will sign up for your respective time slots as part of your application.


Students can direct any questions success@mtu.edu

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Jobs: The Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success

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The Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success is starting the process for student hiring for the 2020-21 academic year. There are a variety of positions that we will be filling, including Orientation Team Leaders, ExSEL Peer Mentors, Academic Success Coaches and Peer Teaching Assistants.

Interested students must attend one of four information sessions where we will cover the position details and the hiring process:

  • Wednesday, December 4 at 12 PM in EERC 100

  • Friday, December 6 at 5 PM in Fisher 328

  • Thursday, January 16 at 5 PM in MUB Ballroom A

  • Friday, January 17 at 4 PM  in MUB Ballroom A

 

Students can direct any questions to success@mtu.edu


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On Campus Job Posting: Wahtera Center Student Staff

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The Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success is hiring student staff for the 2019-2020 academic year!

Have you thought about applying to be an Orientation Team Leader, Academic Success Coach, Peer Teaching Assistant, or ExSEL Peer Mentor?

Attend an information session to learn more about these positions and how to apply. Students must attend one of the following information sessions to receive the link to apply:

Thursday, December 6 from 5-6 p.m. in Fisher 129
Friday, January 18 from 4-5 p.m. in Fisher 138
Friday, January 18 from 5-6 p.m. in Fisher 138

Please bring your Husky Card and your questions with you to the information session.

Student staff at the Wahtera Center for Student Success encourage the growth of Michigan Tech students and support the academic and personal success of their peers. Student staff assist their peers as they transition to Michigan Tech and in navigating the many challenges and opportunities of college life.
For more information visit mtu.edu/success.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at success@mtu.edu.
Sincerely,
Wahtera Center for Student Success Staff
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Job Posting (Intern): On Campus Engineering Intern

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Michigan Tech’s Facilities Administration & Planning Department is looking to fill an Engineering Intern position.  This is a great opportunity for the right student to gain practical on-the-job experience while integrating their classroom knowledge into practical application.

The posting can be viewed here: Position Advertisment Engineering Intern.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Lori Weir (info below).
Lori Weir
Director, Administrative Services and Projects
Facilities Administration & Planning
Michigan Technological University
(906)487-1452           llweir@mtu.edu
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Job Posting: Paid student leadership opportunity in Admissions

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Position Information: 
Are you crazy smart?  Maybe you’ve built a 30 foot snow statue for Winter Carnival or worked on developing new technologies through one of our Enterprise teams.  If you’ve enjoyed your time at Michigan Tech, the Undergraduate Admissions Office wants you to apply!  The Undergraduate Admissions Office is hiring students with a passion for Michigan Tech to serve as Campus Tour Guides.  This role provides you with an opportunity to share the Michigan Tech student experience and help prospective students determine if Michigan Tech is the right fit for them.

Campus tours are offered Monday through Friday with shifts available from 8:00-10:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

To apply, you must be an undergraduate student who has completed at least two semesters at Michigan Tech and have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher and be in good academic and social standing.

If you want to make a difference for prospective Michigan Tech students, please complete the attached application!  Completed applications, including a summer course schedule (if taking classes), must be submitted by Wednesday, April 18.

Student Tour Guide Application

Thanks!
~Rachel

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Job Posting: Undergrad summer work on invasive species management

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Weed Team Position for the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area (KISMA)

If interested, please reply to Dr. Sigrid Resh, KISMA Coordinator, at this email (kisma.up@gmail.com) with a professional résumé, highlighting your experience and qualifications as related to the job description below.

General Information

KISMA is a partnership with 20 regional partners (Ottawa NF, NPS, DNR (multiple offices), KBIC, MNA, Michigan Tech, KLT, Gratiot Lake Conservancy, TNC, Molpus Timberlands Management, Baraga Iron CD, HKCD, MSU Extension, UPRC&D, Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association). Our mission is to facilitate cooperation and education among federal, state, tribal, and local groups and landowners in prevention and management of invasive species across land ownership boundaries within Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw Counties.

Service Location: Keweenaw, Houghton, and Baraga Counties—working out of Houghton; will also likely travel to Marquette for additional training

Term of Service: ~320 hour term of service (at least 20 hours/week for 16 weeks), from mid-May through mid-September, occasional weekend work required

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Keep accurate, timely and detailed records of activities
  • Prepare reports on work completed and log data collected
  • Work professionally at all times with team members, community volunteers, and KISMA partners.
  • Map invasive plant species in the tri-county area, using GPS unit, EpiCollect5, and MISIN (Midwest Invasive Species Information Network) app
  • Co-lead invasive removal volunteer work days
  • Conduct independent invasive removals and treatments on partner and private property (with permission) and along hiking trails, including mechanical removal and herbicide application, if licensed
  • Conduct surveys of hiking trails for a targeted set of invasive plants, includes use of hand-held GPS.
  • Assist with training volunteers on invasive plant identification and removal techniques
  • Informally educate the public about invasive plants and recruit volunteers
  • Properly use and care for tools and equipment and follow all safety precautions

Skills and Attributes Required:

  • Must be organized, responsible and detail-oriented
  • Must be able to conduct field work under all normal outdoor conditions (rainy, hot, windy, buggy)
  • Must be able to hike 4 miles carrying up to 30 lbs of equipment over uneven and/or steep terrain
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

  • Teamwork skills and/or experience leading volunteers
  • Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license
  • Access to a reliable vehicle for transportation of self, tools, and supplies to field sites
  • MI licensed pesticide applicator
  • Ability to identify native and invasive vegetation of MI
  • Experience using a hand-held GPS and GIS software
  • Demonstrated outreach skills and teaching experience
  • Backpacking experience, camping experience and/or outdoor field work experience

Benefits for Position:

  • Work in the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula for $11/hour
  • Experience with GPS use, invasive species identification
  • Hone teamwork skills and experience leading volunteers
  • Opportunity to network with many local park managers and environmental professionals.
  • Opportunity to serve local communities and the public by making a difference in the environment and improving habitats in a tangible way

Additional Opportunities Possible:

  • CPR certification may be arranged
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Waino Wahtera Center – Summer Opportunities

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Check out the Summer Opportunities webpage.  This new website is intended to showcase undergraduate students’ options for coursework, international experiences, employment and professional development through Michigan Tech during summer semester and assist students in making informed decisions when developing summer plans. Much of the content is and will continue to be links to existing pages.

 

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Job Postings: On Campus Employement

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If you are interested in some great on-campus employment opportunities, attend a final information session (required) this or next week!

Wahtera Center Student Staff Information Sessions (OTLs, ExSEL Peer Mentors, Academic Success Coaches, Peer Teaching Assistants)
Friday, January 19 from 3-4 PM in Fisher 135
(http://www.mtu.edu/success/now-hiring/index.html)
Resident Assistant Information Session
Wednesday, January 24 from 7:30-8:30 PM in Fisher 135
(https://www.mtu.edu/housing/staff/employment/selection.html)

Summer Youth Programs Information Session 
Wednesday January 24 from 6-7 PM in MUB Ballroom A1 OR
Thursday, January 25 from 5:30-6:30 PM in MUB Alumni Lounge
(https://www.syp.mtu.edu/about-employment.php)

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Job Posting: Paid Student Leadership Opportunity with Admissions

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Have you enjoyed your Michigan Tech experience? Maybe you’ve built a 30 foot snow statue for Winter Carnival, held a leadership role in a campus organization related to your interests, or worked on developing new technologies through one of our Enterprise teams. The Undergraduate Admissions Office is hiring students with various campus experiences and a passion for Michigan Tech to serve as Student Telecounselors and Campus Tour Guides. Both roles provide you with an opportunity to share the Michigan Tech student experience and help prospective students determine if Michigan Tech is the right fit for them.
Student Telecounselors:  Calling takes place Monday through Thursday from 6 – 9 p.m. in the spring, on the third floor of Rehki Hall. You must work a minimum of two 3-hour shifts each week.

Campus Tour Guides: Campus tours are offered Monday through Friday with shifts available from 8 – 9 a.m., 8 – 10 a.m., 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 12 – 1 p.m., and 2 – 4 p.m.

To apply, you must be an undergraduate student who has completed at least two semesters at Michigan Tech by the time you begin work and have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.  You must be enrolled in courses for the semester for which you are applying, with the exception of summer.

If you want to make a difference for prospective Michigan Tech students please complete the attached application or apply through Handshake Posting Number #117102!  Completed applications including a copy of your course schedule for the semester you are applying for must be submitted no later than Friday, December 15.

 
Please direct questions to Angela Hoffman, aehoffma@mtu.edu, 906-487-1855.
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Hourly Research Assistants for Traffic Video Annotation

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Hourly Research Assistants for Traffic Video Annotation The high-performance computing laboratory for Sustainable Intelligent Transportation Systems (SITSLab) in the Department Civil and Environmental Engineering is looking for hourly research assistants to help a research project on using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to monitor traffic flow dynamics. The hourly research assistants will work with a Ph.D. student on using a semi-automatic traffic annotation tool, iATTS (Interactive Annotation Tool for Transportation Surveillance), developed at SITS-Lab to identify and annotate individual vehicle trajectories in UAV videos. The work will be conducted in our research laboratory, Dow 842. The hourly pay rate will be $10/hour.

To qualify for this position you should be familiar with the following computer operations:

  1. Google Earth (Google Maps) software
  2. Windows Paint
  3. Familiar with video play software such as windows media player
  4. Quick learning ability to operate a Windows GUI – iATTS

The successful candidates must be able to show excellent communication skills, demonstrated attention to detail, and a good work ethic. You have to pass a training test in order to do this work.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Dr. Kuilin Zhang (klzhang@mtu.edu).

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