WAS Counselors & Nursing Staff

• Eager to Focus on a “Delegate-centric” experience.
• Open to new ideas
• Respectful of others
• Loyal to the Principles of the World Affairs Seminar
• Present a positive image in attitude, spirit and appearance
• Work as a member of a team of dedicated leaders
• Interested in world events and making a difference locally and globally
• International experience a strong “plus” (but not a requirement)
• Able to facilitate a group without supervision
• Personally accountable, ethical and truthful
• Self-motivated
• Creative, energetic and fun to be around
• Able and willing to participate in recreational and physical activities
• Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Well organized
• Compassionate and empathetic; willing to listen; patient
• Are preparing to begin their 3rd year of college (having just completed their Sophomore year) or have been out of high school for a minimum of two years

Transportation to the seminar is not provided by World Affairs Seminar staff. It is the individual counselor’s responsibility to make travel arrangements (flights, buses, personal vehicle, etc.) to and from the seminar. Counselors MAY return to the airports (MKE/ORD) via the scheduled shuttles on the last day of the seminar. Please contact us at contact@worldaffairsseminar.org or (414) 453-4984 with questions or concerns.

• Dean of Students – Responsible for overseeing counseling staff, facilities, activities and safety during the seminar, including development, mentorship, and peer support for all counselors. Assists the Executive Director and Program Director as needed.
• Academic Coordinator – Responsible for overseeing the implementation of academic platform, including the facilitation and introduction of keynote and breakout speakers as well as other academic activities. Assists the Academic Dean as needed.
• Recreation Coordinator – Responsible for overseeing the organization and execution of all recreational activities, including nightly recreation time, talent show, dance, and other non-academic activities. Assists the Program Director as needed.
• Transportation Coordinator – Responsible for overseeing arrival, check-in, transportation, attendance, and departure of all delegates, including organization of pre-planned field trips. Assists the Registrar as needed.

REGISTERED NURSE:  Medical Services/Special

The World Affairs Seminar (WAS), located in West Allis, Wisconsin requires a Registered Nurse to provide on-site medical support and general health care to student delegates during the annual Seminar.  Duties include check-in, medication collection and distribution, screening, health counseling and related duties. Serves under the guidance of Physician Medical Director, who approves standing orders

Skills & Abilities:  Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Wisconsin.  Ability to set priorities and work independently.  Highly detail-oriented, well-organized and capable of identifying and administering medical care.  Proficiency in school nursing/Emergency medicine is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain Medical Records for all Students and Temporary Staff
   1. Review health forms of Students and Staff prior to start of Seminar.
   2. Collect and maintain student medications; distribute as required
2. Flag forms with potential health concerns (allergies, diabetes, asthma, seizures, etc.)
3. Coordinate special arrangements for students with special needs.
4. Provide 24-hour on site access to first-aid and nursing assessment (share duties between two nurses)
5. Maintain records of student health concerns and treatment plan.
6. Communicate with parents/guardians about health concerns.
7. Evaluate and transport students requiring assessment to local clinics or physician office.
8. Applies the Standing Orders of Medical Director, reviewing said standing orders and recommending changes if necessary.
9. Maintains regular communication with Medical Director regarding provision of care to student delegates.
10. Reviews medical supplies and requests replacements or new equipment/supplies as needed.
11. Communicates with WAS Executive Staff regarding any issues of health or safety.
12. Utilizes “The Basics of Camp Nursing” (most current edition) by Linda Ebner Erceg/Myra Pravda as a resource.
13. Other duties as assigned or become necessary to the success of the Seminar.

Working Conditions:  Nursing Staff is a shared responsibility between two or more Registered Nurses.  Working hours are flexible, however at least one nurse must be available from the beginning of check-in through the end of the Seminar (7 days).  Nursing Staff are provided a private, air-conditioned room, all meals and materials.  Clinical area is adjacent to WAS Staff Offices during the Seminar at Carroll University.   Must be available full time during the days of the Seminar in June.  Seminar is held at Carroll University, Waukesha.