Supervising Student Employees 101
Learn how to set up your student employees for success by providing clear expectations, planning and directing the students' work and developing their skills.
This half-day program, developed in conjunction with Career Services, provides information and resources for supervisors of student employees. It examines the role of a supervisor and teaches the value of coaching, training and orienting your student. Best practices and other successful student management strategies are shared from various units across campus. This class is offered at least once a quarter.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize the importance of orienting your students to your department and what components are needed in an orientation
- Discover what qualities make a great supervisor, and supervision tips to add to your supervisory tool kit
- Appreciate the value of developing the skills of students — including on-the-job training and coaching
- Manage student performance and the steps to take when you must address an issue
Intended Audience
UB faculty and staff
Prerequisites
None
Fee
Free
Class Schedule and Registration
Log in to UB EDGE to view class dates and register. (Don't have a UB EDGE account? Search for dates on the UB Calendar and email training@buffalo.edu or call 716-645-4459 to register.)
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Instructors
Nancy Schimenti
Assistant to the Director
Career Services
Phone: (716) 645-4621
Email: nfs3@buffalo.edu
Susan Steck
Manager, Organizational Effectiveness and Orientation Programs
Organizational Development & Training
Phone: 716-645-4431
Email: snsteck@buffalo.edu
Contact for Questions
Kerry Lynch
Program Coordinator
Organizational Development and Training
Phone: 716-645-4459
Email: training@buffalo.edu
The University at Buffalo is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with any disabilities. If you require accommodations to participate in this session, please contact Organizational Development & Training (OD&T) at (716) 645-4459 or training@buffalo.edu prior to attending the class. Please allow ample time for OD&T to work with the Office of Accessibility Resources to arrange accommodations.