Become an Orientation Leader

Orientation Leader Position Description

An Orientation Leader provides guidance and support for new incoming students during orientation.  This support includes, but is not limited to:  move-in day duties (check in, tours, residence hall move-in assistance, giving directions, participating in positive student and parent interaction, etc.), leading small group sessions, attending all required orientation events with new students, being available in your residence for questions and support while “off duty,” and setting a positive example for incoming students. Orientation leaders will attend and participate in training and meetings as requested.

Orientation leaders will also be responsible for communicating important dates and information to a select group of incoming students over the summer break.

Requirements

Orientation leaders cannot be RAs, as it is a conflict of duty time and neither job can be done to its fullest capacity.

Orientation leaders must attend spring informational meetings, dates below (this will let you know when to arrive back on campus, the schedule for orientation week, and your duties and responsibilities over the summer).

All First Year students who wish to become Orientation Leaders must take the Leadership Seminar (GST 125) on Tuesdays from 6-7::15pm to be eligible. If you cannot take the class, please contact Jen Agor, Associate Dean for Campus Life, to discuss alternatives.

Orientation Time Commitment

All Orientation leaders must be able to commit fully to these dates.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010—orientation leader spring training, 6:00-7:15pm in Bryan, Jr. Auditorium

Monday, August 16, 2010--arrive back on campus—move in by 1pm

Monday, August 16– Tuesday, August 17– team training and assignment to orientation duties

Wednesday, August 18– Move in day—all orientation leaders will be present and on duty

Thursday, August 19 – Sunday, August 22– ORIENTATION – all leaders will be present and on duty as assigned

 

 

FYI

*Orientation leaders and staff will refrain from romantic contact with any new students for the week of orientation.

*Encouragement of the use of illegal or mind altering substances by orientation leaders is strictly prohibited. Please do not invite first year students to parties during the week of orientation. Any instances of substance abuse or encouragement of such abuse will lead to judicial action.

TO become an Orientation Leader, fill out the application and bring it to Jennifer Agor in the Campus Life Office.