Faculty Aide: Biology
Contact: Kunal Chatterjee, Assistant Professor of Biology
The faculty aide would assist with setting up labs for Biology 227: Microbiology and Biology 164: Microbiology for Health Sciences. Both courses involve making agar plates to grow microorganisms on, handling bacterial cultures, and other basic lab work. The aide may also be able to assist in research on transfer RNAs and be peer mentors to junior students in the lab.
Communication & Social Media Specialist, Honors Program
Contact: Kiki Warne, Assistant Director of Honors Program
The Honors Communications & Social Media Student Specialist will support the mission of Wittenberg University and the University Honors Program through the creation and implementation of various types of online communications. The selected student will work with the Honors Program administrative staff (Director and Assistant Director) to create compelling content about University Honors opportunities, programming, resources, and stories for social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook/Meta, Instagram, LinkedIn etc. In addition, the student will be responsible for the development of a periodic online newsletter and will work with the University Communications office to update the Honors web pages.
Lesotho Archivist
Contact: Scott Rosenberg, Professor of History
Student will get hands-on experience doing archival work and cataloguing documents from Lesotho, from journals to newspapers. This is professional engagement for those interested in becoming an archivist or historian.
Lesotho Nutrition Initiative Accountant
Contact: Scott Rosenberg, Professor of History
The student will serve as an intern for LNI, and their responsibilities will be to organize the books and create charts which will benefit the organization by helping it understand its cash flow and well as where income comes from and break-down of expenses.
Biology Lab Assistant
Contact: Stephanie Enright, Lab Coordinator for Biological and Environmental Sciences
Assistants will help with weekly setup, maintenance, teardown, and cleanup of BIO 170/180 labs; weekly check computer lab and classroom computers for malfunctions, required updates, etc.; water and maintain plants in the greenhouse, atrium, and lounges; and assist with other miscellaneous duties that arise from day to day (organize lab supplies, wash glassware in labs, other special requests from faculty)
Animal Caretakers in Biological and Environmental Sciences
Contact: Stephanie Enright, Lab Coordinator for Biological and Environmental Sciences
Reptile caretakers: Dr. Phillips. Fish caretakers: Dr. McWhorter. Marine life caretakers: Dr. Reinsel
Caretakers will be responible for the care and feeding of the animals, inaddition to cleaning their environment. Responsibilities will vary, depending on the type of animals.
Supplemental Instructor (SI)
Contacts: Grace Sever, Senior Director for Student Success & Academic Services, severg@wittenberg.edu
SI leaders are students who have taken the specific course before or are familiar with the subject area and are prepared to share knowledge about the material and how to prepare for class. They attend each class session and take notes along with the current students. Then, they hold sessions outside of class to review the material and help with preparation for upcoming assignments and assessments. The role of an SI leader is not to re-teach the material covered in class, but to help students think through lectures/readings/discussions/etc. and put it all together during the SI review sessions.
First-Year Seminar (FYS) Peer Mentor
Contact: Stefne Broz, Associate Professor of Communication & Digital Media & Associate Provost, sbroz@wittenberg.edu
FYS Peer Mentors serve as academic, social, and cultural guides for new students. In course meetings and in other interactions with first-year seminar students (Witt Series events, etc.), FYS Peer Mentors play a crucial role in helping first-year students make a successful transition to college work and life by providing "insider" knowledge of campus life and personal development. Through fall training sessions, meetings, and regular interaction with faculty and staff leaders, FYS Peer Mentors will learn a specific body of knowledge about the University and must be sincerely interested and skillful in sharing this knowledge with their students.
Biology 170/180 Peer Mentors
Contact: Stephanie Enright, Lab Coordinator, Department of Biology, senright@wittenberg.edu
Students will assist BIO 170/180 students with ensuring proper lab procedures are followed and assist BIO 170/180 students by tutoring and answering questions. Students will also model appropriate lab practices, wear appropriate lab clothing, report to lab on time, take responsibility for any daily lab setup, cleanup or other lab duties, and follow necessary lab safety precautions and make sure students are operating in a safe manner. Successful candidate must complete Wittenberg’s Chemical Hygiene Plan Training.
Media Intern Assistant for the Ermarth Institute
Contact: Christian Raffensperger, Professor of History & Director of the Margaret Ermarth Institute for the Public Humanities, craffensperger@wittenberg.edu
This position requires a student to work with and learn from the existing media intern for the Margaret Ermarth Institute for the Public Humanities. Duties will include learning social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram), posting regularly to them, and developing skills in outreach to the local community to best publicize events and activities for the Institute.
Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Contact: Ray Dudek, Professor of Chemistry and Chair of Department, rdudek@wittenberg.edu
Depending on the course, it is anticipated that students will work 40-60 hours / semester. Students consult with their direct supervisor (Coordinator and Instructor) During the 14th week of the semester, reflection assignment will be due to the Dept. Chair. Credit will be awarded upon successful completion of reflection.
Nursing Simulation and Skills Lab Student Worker
Contact: Stacy Gilson, Professor of Practice in Nursing, gilsons@wittenberg.edu
The nursing student lab worker is responsible for overseeing students' independent open lab practice hours as well as checking underclassmen off on required nursing skills. The nursing student lab worker assists lab faculty in maintaining supply inventory of the lab and putting together various lab experiences designed to meet course outcomes. The student lab worker assists with moulage, playing the role of standardized patient, maintenance of equipment of supplies, creating patient charts, and other duties as assigned. The student lab workers meet with faculty at the beginning and end of the semester and multiple times throughout the semester. Student lab workers also assist when the need arises to give tours of the lab, meet with prospective students, speak with surveyors, etc.
Oral Communication Center Consultant
Contact: Marjory Wentworth, Oral Communication Center Director, wentworthm@wittenberg.edu
OCC consultants work one-to-one with students on any oral presentation project. They can help brainstorm ideas, create slides, or serve as an audience for a speech. Consultants also read and reflect on scholarship in the field of peer tutoring, and they will also meet with the director (and the other consultants) throughout the semester to discuss best practices.
Writing Center Advisor
Contact: Marjory Wentworth, Writing Center Director, wentworthm@wittenberg.edu
Writing Center advisors work with students on any writing project, at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to editing. They usually work 7-10 hours per week, and complete montly reflections. Advisors will also need to read and reflect on a writing center article, and audiotape a session in order to analyze and discuss their work with the director.
Conference Services Summer Event Intern
Contact: Lauren Tucker, Associate Director of Conference Services, tuckerl@wittenberg.edu
This position provides an engaging and challenging opportunity to work with external organizations and customers during various stages of the event and conference process, including reservation of facilities, contracting for rental, generating and collecting required documents, communicating and managing schedules, preparing and managing staff, and on-site management of events and use of facilities. The Conference Service Summer Event Intern will gain valuable hands-on experience working with customers, student staff, and campus resources. The intern will be involved in weekly meetings with the staff and supervisor, maintaining regular contact and communication throughout the process with regular performance feedback provided to the student from the supervisor.
Athletics Experiential Recruitment Event Manager
Contact: Courtney Burchett, Associate Director of Admission, burchettc@wittenberg.edu
The student working in this position will organize “Code Red” events that will also serve as recruitment events for prospective students. In this role, they will work to ensure a fun and experiential visit experience for prospective families and to ensure the campus community (students) attends the event to show what it’s like to be a student on campus. There are 3 events per recruitment cycle (1 Fall Sporting Event, 1 Winter Sporting Event, 1 Spring Sporting Event).
Communication & Digital Media Dept Student Publicity Assistant
Contact: Sangzin Driscoll, Academic Assistant and Coordinator, driscolld@wittenberg.edu
This position fosters leadership, confidence, and community engagement for the student hired, as it requires initiative and active involvement in activities both within and outside the department. The student will work five hours per week to fulfill the 35 hours required for EXPR-100. In this role, the student will gain firsthand experience in a range of important skills, including writing and editing, visual communication, audience adaptation, and coordination of contributing writers. Additionally, the student will interact with university faculty and staff, as well as prospective students and their families, by assisting in admission events alongside CMDM faculty to promote the department. To successfully complete these tasks, the student will meet with the Administrative Assistant of the CMDM Department and CMDM faculty.
Assistant Director of Women's Soccer Operations
Contact: Katie Robinson, Women’s Soccer Head Coach, robinsonk6@wittenberg.edu
The Assistant Director of Women's Soccer Operations will attend practices and games and assist in travel and game day preparation. They will assist the Head and Assistant Women's Soccer Coach in completing tasks necessary for the operation of our daily program needs. This could include but is not limited to: issuing uniforms to student-athletes prior to every season match, helping prepare equipment, food and supplies for road games and travel, assist in keeping inventory of locker room equipment.
Box Office Manager (Theatre)
Contact: Greyson Sanders, Academic Administrative Assistant, sandersg@wittenberg.edu
The Box Office Manager manages Wittenberg University’s ticketing for Theatre & Dance productions. The student in this position will collaborate with visiting directors, the Event & Community Organizer, and other THDN Department members to organize, publicize, and operate events, including season productions. Primary responsibilities include operating THDN’s box office during performances (Thursday through Sunday, approximately six weekends each academic year); completing preparations for THDN’s events and productions (acquire seat count, participant bios, and ushers, organize the lobby/box office, etc.); maintaining our ticketing website on Eventbrite; sharing information with University Communications to keep THDN’s webpage updated; and making sure all programs are folded and ready for each production.
Company Operations Assistant (Theatre)
Contact: Greyson Sanders, Academic Administrative Assistant, sandersg@wittenberg.edu
The Company Operations Assistant will provide production and administrative assistance by welcoming our visiting artists and directors to campus and ensuring their transition to campus is smooth. They will also assist with administrative tasks and shop operations according to each production’s needs. From hospitality to hemming, this position is ideal for someone interested in cultivating their breadth of skills and experience with theatre operations. No experience necessary! This work position has weekly hours in the THDN department and special hours during productions and events with guest artists. They meet regularly with the supervisor and submit a final reflection at the end.
COMPASS Student Success Peer Ambassador
Contact: Drew Sawyer, Senior Associate Director for Student Success, sawyera@wittenberg.edu
The COMPASS Peer Success Ambassador Program supports the holistic success of students, with a particular focus on those navigating transitional experiences such as transfer and first-generation status but is open to all Wittenberg students. This experience provides Success Ambassadors with meaningful leadership roles, professional development, and hands-on experience in student support services. Responsibilities include meeting biweekly with assigned caseload of students (3-6) to discuss COMPASS assigned topics, student experiences, and campus resources; facilitating eight meetings per student, each scheduled for 30 minutes; performing data entry by recording meeting notes and reporting to COMPASS Liaison; and collaborating with COMPASS staff to organize and facilitate activities and events tailored to mentees' interests.
Costume Shop Student Workers (Theatre)
Contact: Les Dershem, Scene Shop Supervisor for the Theatre and Dance Department, dersheml@wittenberg.edu
Responsibilities of this role include supporting the Costume Shop Manager in the daily operations of the costume shop; assisting in the design, patterning and preparation aspects of costume construction; and assisting in shopping for costumes and wardrobe. Students who work in the costume shop will be instructed in the daily operations of the costume shop, including maintenance, repair, construction, and design, and can take on special projects depending on their interest and skill level. Students can work up to ten hours a week for each semester. They work closely with their supervisor and will meet a minimum of three times through the semester to reflect on the learning, as well as submit a final written reflection.
Event & Community Organizer (Theatre)
Contact: Greyson Sanders, Academic Administrative Assistant, sandersg@wittenberg.edu
The Event & Community Organizer will collaborate with local organizations and communities to develop, propose, and enact programs and events that foster positive relationships between Wittenberg’s THDN and the outward community. Responsibilities include participating in and assist with community outreach efforts; meeting visitors and campus guests; coordinating meetings and communications between local community members, organizations, schools, theatres, and the department; spearheading organization of the yearly Senior Swan Song dinner event each spring semester; researching, developing, and completing novel outreach campaigns/projects based on the needs and goals of local communities and the department (at least one each semester); drafting, editing, and releasing publicity material such as postcards, email blasts, flyers, and event invitations; collaborating with students and other department members to create compelling and meaningful events; and acting as point-person for community engagement events. This position has weekly hours in the THDN department and special hours during productions and events with guest artists. They meet regularly with the supervisor to reflect on their experience and will submit a final written reflection.
Faculty Aide
Contact: Elizabeth Howe, Executive Assistant & Director of Faculty Affairs, ehowe@wittenberg.edu
Faculty Aides give selected students an opportunity to learn first-hand about activities related to their major interest of study via close working association with a faculty professional and department in that major field. This experience develops students’ professional competencies, including communication, task management, collaboration, reflective learning, and discipline-specific skills. Duties vary widely depending on faculty needs and may include tasks related to event coordination, program administration, communication, project management, data management and professional writing, research assistant, teaching assistant or discipline-specific support. Each faculty member will outline the specific tasks and required skills in their individual posting. Faculty can request aides for up to 8 hours of work per week for up to 15 weeks each semester. For EXPR-100 credit, Faculty Aides are required to complete guided reflection sessions with their faculty member throughout the semester and submit a final written reflection.
Graphic Designer (Theatre)
Contact: Greyson Sanders, Academic Administrative Assistant, sandersg@wittenberg.edu
The Graphic Designer will create original and creative designs for production posters and social media, incorporating feedback from faculty and staff in regard to composition and compliance with the production license. They will also assist with administrative tasks and recruitment efforts like postcard writing and student outreach. This position is ideal for someone interested in developing their design portfolio and honing collaborative skills. This work position has weekly hours in the THDN department and special hours during productions and events with guest artists. They meet regularly with the supervisor and submit a final reflection.
Lab Series Artistic Director (Theatre)
Contact: Greyson Sanders, Academic Administrative Assistant, sandersg@wittenberg.edu
The Lab Series Artistic Director will work with the season’s planned productions to ensure that they run smoothly and act as the liaison between students directors and faculty. The student in this role will contribute to the overall artistic vision and direction of the student-run theatre series, they will work with the season’s planned productions to ensure that they run smoothly, and they will act as the liaison between students directors and faculty. They will also assist next year’s directors in providing season planning guidance. This position is ideal for someone with familiarity in theatre or oversight of another artistic project. This work position has weekly hours in the THDN department and special hours during productions and events with guest artists. They meet regularly with Greyson Sanders (Admin Asst) and will have an added reflection for those interested in this as an EXPR requirement.
Lab Series Technical Director (Theatre)
Contact: Les Dershem, Scene Shop Supervisor for the Theatre and Dance Department, dersheml@wittenberg.edu
The student in this role will work with student directors/designers, including arranging for the delivery of scenic elements, props, furniture, and paint/painting supplies; arranging for the return all paint/painting supplies to the Scene Shop, properly cleaned; arranging for the return of all costumes and other items borrowed from the Costume Shop; and arranging for a work party to help with strike and loading of scenic elements and furniture for return to the Scene Shop. This student will be in constant conversation with the scene shop supervisor and will meet a minimum of three times to discuss the experience and their takeaways. A final submitted reflection asks them to think through how this experience will support their future goals in or outside of theatre and dance.
Library Student Manager
Contact: Karen Balliet, Circulation Administrative Assistant and OhioLINK, kballiet@wittenberg.edu
Student Managers work 7-10 hours per week each semester. They are responsible for mentoring other student employees, providing leadership, and managing the library in the absence of full-time library employees. They will meet with a staff member 3 times each semester to reflect on learning objectives and outcomes. Student Managers will cite specific examples of how they have developed leadership experience and other skills such as customer service, responsibility, and time management.
Math Workshop Tutor
Contact: Obed Lewis, Math Workshop Director, olewis@wittenberg.edu
Math Workshop Tutors work with students on various math and math-related courses from homework assistance to study tips preparing students for quizzes or exams. Tutors typically work between 8-12 hours per week, giving them plenty of opportunities to tutor students and better their tutoring skills by researching best practices. Tutors will complete monthly reflections as well as research best practices and give a summary of the article(s) they found. Tutors will also meet with the Director each month to discuss their reflections.
Men’s Basketball Manager
Contact: Nick Dials, Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach, dialsn@wittenberg.edu
The student in this role will have the responsibilities of scheduling and communication of scheduling for such things as practice times and location, laundry, meal times, and travel. They will also be involved with gameday operations as well as game statistics. Regular meetings with coaching staff ensure opportunities for exchange of ideas regarding job responsibilities as well as reflection on the skills being developed through this experience.
Recruitment Officer (Theatre)
Contact: Greyson Sanders, Academic Administrative Assistant, sandersg@wittenberg.edu
The Recruitment Officer will plan and enact effective recruitment campaigns/projects, assist during official recruitment events (meeting with visiting students, helping with our Fine Arts Experience, etc.), and otherwise aid in departmental recruitment initiatives. Responsibilities include serving as point person for our various recruitment efforts (e.g. writing postcards; contacting recruits; assisting with thespian recruitment festivals preparation; maintaining updated contact information; etc.); meeting weekly with the Department Chair to provide recruitment updates; collaborating with students, faculty, and staff both within and outside of Theatre & Dance; and performing regular upkeep on our recruitment documents. This employment position is a semester long job; the student will meet regularly with the supervisor and submit a written reflection at the end of the semester.
Scene Shop Student Workers (Theatre)
Contact: Les Dershem, Scene Shop Supervisor for the Theatre and Dance Department, dersheml@wittenberg.edu
Scene shop workers are trained to safely work in the shop, construct props, and build set designs as specified. Responsibilities include supporting the Scene Shop Supervisor in the safe management and operation of the scene shop, and assisting in set construction, preparation and acquisition of props, and installation of lighting and sound designs for theatre productions and dance concerts. Qualifications needed for position include knowledge (or willingness to learn) scene shop safety procedures and operation of equipment, construction hardware, and building techniques. The student in this role must be capable of working independently or with a small group, be able to take or read measurements and sizing to scale, be able to climb a ladder up to 12 ft., and be able to lift 25 lbs. or more. Students can work up to 10 hours per week for the entire semester in the scene shop. They meet regularly with the Scene Shop Supervisor to discuss work-related and reflection topics. A final reflection will ask them to think through how this experience will support their future goals in or outside of theatre and dance.
Social Media & Communications Manager (Theatre)
Contact: Greyson Sanders, Academic Administrative Assistant, sandersg@wittenberg.edu
The Social Media & Communications Manager will share official departmental news and announcements, create original content that showcases the high quality of our productions, and otherwise assist in the creation and dissemination of the Department’s promotional materials. Responsibilities include creating weekly and monthly content for Theatre & Dance and its productions across various social media platforms; operating the administration desk and aiding in additional administrative tasks as needed; regular check-ins to update the department on projects and receive/incorporate feedback; and collaborating with students, faculty, and staff both within and outside of Theatre & Dance to create compelling and meaningful material. This work position has weekly hours in the THDN department and special hours during productions and events with guest artists. They meet regularly with the supervisor to discuss work-related tasks and reflect on what they are learning, followed by a final submitted reflection.