The 2012 Orientation Leader Application
The Application Process has closed.
Look for the 2013 Orientation Leader Application in December of 2012
Position Overview
Orientation Leaders (OLs) are experienced students who help welcome new students to campus, often serving as informal mentors while the new students adjust to campus life. As an OL, you will help create a community for students by serving as an event organizer throughout the summer and the student's first quarter on campus. In short, Orientation Leaders create forums that encourage new students to connect with others, build important relationships, and facilitate involvement in campus life. Additionally, OLs must maintain a healthy and balanced representation of the University; as they are the first interaction new students have to the University.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
· Attend and participate in all orientation and student life training sessions, meetings, orientation events, and preparation for orientation events
· Assist in the planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of orientation-related programs (Welcome Week, Husky Adventures, Husky Leadership Camp)
· Lead campus tours as assigned for new students and their families
· Facilitate small group activities with new students
· Participate in student panels as assigned for new students and their families
· Project a genuinely caring, concerned, and approachable demeanor in order to facilitate communication and establish positive relationships with new students and their families
· Serve as a positive role model and resource/referral agent for new students
· Develop and maintain weekly and monthly contact with an assigned group of first-year students prior to their arrival on campus and throughout autumn quarter
· Work collaboratively with fellow leaders, Student Life personnel, and faculty on developing and promoting co-curricular activities and events throughout autumn quarter
· Attend as many Husky Adventures as possible (mandatory to attend your own planned Husky Adventure)
Desired Skills and Qualifications
· Understand and support the mission of the Orientation Program
· Ability to actively listen and empathize with others
· Positive attitude: must be reliable, responsible, flexible, and willing to help
· Good communication skills, written and verbal
· Desire to learn more about the university and people
· Willingness to be put outside of comfort zone
· Flexibility with schedules through the duration of the job
Requirements
· Minimum Academic Success (Must have a 2.5 Cumulative GPA during the time of application and while employed)
· Must be enrolled and maintain enrollment with a minimum of 10 credits per quarter throughout the autumn 2012 term
· Must work all Freshman Orientations
· No conduct code violations on record
· Must comply with all uniform/attire requirements
· Assist in the organization, planning and implementation of the orientation activities
· Attend weekly orientation meetings in the Spring & Fall quarters
· Résumé – attach to application (Polish up your résumé in the Career Center!)
You can find the Career Center website from the UWB homepage
Time Commitments
· Available to attend and actively participate in training course, Undergraduate Peer Instructor Practicum *(BCUSP 203A), during spring quarter twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45PM-7:50PM
· Available to work about 8 hours a week in the spring, about 15 hours a week from June 18th to August 31th (Up to 40 hours), up to 40 hours during Welcome Week, about 10 hours a week in the fall, and as needed for 2013 winter and spring orientations.
· Attend an orientation training retreat at the beginning of spring quarter - March 30-April 1
· Attend Intensive Training Week (Immediately after spring quarter finals are completed)
Compensation and Employment Benefits
· Limited time off during summer available (2 weeks maximum)
· Free food during the orientation program
· Letter of recommendation and certificate of leadership accomplishment at the end of your employment
· Earn $12 an hour while employed
· Earn 1-3 variable credits for *BCUSP 203A