Owl Edge Externship Host Registration

Owl Edge Externship Host Registration Form

Welcome to the Owl Edge Externship Program! 🦉 Here you can connect with Rice University undergraduate and graduate students to help them explore career paths. With over 4000 successful connections in 10 years, our program matches students with alumni, parents and friends for job-shadowing experiences. Whether you prefer in-person or virtual interactions, you'll have the chance to share career insights based on your unique experience(s), answer questions, and inspire the next generation of professionals. Join us in building Rice students' "Owl Edge" and make a meaningful impact on their journey! 🌟
Externship Host(s) Contact Information
Your name*

First NameLast Name
Your email*
example@example.com
Your Phone Number*
We collect phone numbers for our staff to use as a last option to make contact in-case of emergencies
Alternate host names (separate each name with a comma)
First Last,
Alternate host emails (separate each email with a comma)
example@example.com,
Do you give us permission to share your phone number with your matched student extern?*

YesNo
City, State, Country*
Houston, Texas, USA - Location where you or your externship are based.
Undergraduate University (if applicable)
University Name
Undergraduate Major (if applicable)
Anthropology
Graduate School (if applicable)
University Name
Graduate degree earned (if applicable)
Masters of Business Administrator
Were you the first generation in your immediate family to attend college or the first to attend college in the United States?*

YesNo
How are you affiliated with Rice? (Check all that apply)*

Rice AlumniRice ParentRice Faculty or StaffRice Business PartnerFriend of the UniversityRecruiterOther
Externship Host Information

This is the information we will use to create your externship posting on our 12twenty career development platform. Do your best to be as accurate, informative, and engaging in your descriptions this information is what students will read.
Where do you currently work, or your most recent place of employment? If you'd like to highlight more organizations please separate each name with commas. (You are representing your career path and not necessarily your organization) *
Business or Organization Name, Other Name
What is your current title or function at work, or your most recent role?*
Job Title
If your organization has a more formal recruitment program or human resources team, please share their name and email so our Employer Engagement team can connect with them about additional ways to engage with Rice talent.
First Name, Last Name, Email
What career function most closely alligns with your current or most recent role? (Please select one)*

Arts, Communication, and EntertainmentComputer, Information Technology, and MathematicalEducation, Non-Profit, and Social EnterpriseEngineering and ArchitectureFinance, Consulting, and EnterpriseScience and HealthPublic Policy, Government, and Law
While this program targets underclassmen as part of their career exploration, Graduate students are also eligible to participate. If matched with one, are you willing to host a Graduate student?*

YesNo
How many student externs would you be willing to meet with?*
We do our best to give each host the maximum amount of students but numbers range every year based on demand.
Provide a brief description of what an extern might experience while speaking with you (i.e. - about what professional/career path/job function/etc.). This could include a tour, presentation, conversations with colleagues, or any other creative way to help students explore a career.*
See our Tips for a Successful Owl Edge Externship
Externship Dates and Logistics
Which session will you participate? (Select all that apply)*

Spring Break: March 15th - March 23rd
What format will you host your externship? (please select one)

In-personVirtualFlexible/Hybrid (virtual and/or in-person)
How many days do you anticipate hosting this externship? (please select one)

1 dayMultiple daysFlexible format (I will coordinate with the student post-match)
Winter externship dates are to be finalized between hosts and students after we e-introduce you. If you have limited availability, please note which dates below work best for your schedule. If you have more open availability please select "Will Coordinate with Student".*

December 21December 22December 23December 26December 27December 28December 29December 30January 2January 3January 4January 5January 6January 7January 8January 9January 10January 11January 12Will Coordinate with StudentN/A - Only Volunteering During Spring Break
Spring externship dates are to be finalized between hosts and students after we e-introduce you. If you have limited availability, please note which dates below work best for your schedule. If you have more open availability please select "Will Coordinate with Student".*

March 15March 16March 17March 18March 19March 20March 21March 22March 23Will Coordinate with StudentN/A - Only Volunteering During Winter Break
Do you agree to abide by the host expectations outlined above?*

YesNo
Are you open to being contacted outside of the scope of externships to speak with students or participate in career programming*

YesNoMaybe - tell me more
Our office will host an Externship Host Information Session for new and seasoned externship hosts to ask questions and share best practices. The tentative date is January 23, 2024 from 12 - 1pm CST. Would you like to be invited to the Zoom?

YesNo
Is there anything the program manager should know about your particular externship? Please email externships@rice.edu for a quicker response.
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Owl Edge Externship Host Registration Form

Externship Host(s) Contact Information

Externship Host Information

Externship Dates and Logistics