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Orientation
Leader Information Packet
Shawnee State University
Student Activites
University Center
351-3115
Position Description
An Orientation Leader (OL) conveys information to new
students and
their families about Shawnee State University’s degree programs
and
services. The OL assists with all orientation events and plays a
vital
role in facilitating the adjustment of new students to our campus
and the
community. The OL position is an outstanding opportunity for
students
interested in gaining leadership skills and enhancing his/her
marketability.
Responsibilities
The OL will assist with orientation events by leading
discussion groups
with incoming students and family members; assisting in the
preparation
of orientation activities and materials; explaining academic
opportunities
and procedures; acquainting new students with campus services and
building locations; assisting with the advising and registration
process; and
discussing sensitive issues.
**Training Dates
There are additional dates required for training that
will be established
following the selection of OLs.
Qualifications
There are a variety of qualities that an Orientation
Leader must have.
We are looking for
students who possess the following:
·
leadership
development potential
·
positive
communication skills
·
a
desire to work with students, family, faculty, and staff
·
good
academic standing
·
good
disciplinary standing
·
problem
solving ability
·
the
ability to work independently and as a team member
·
fall
quarter registration
Benefits
There are many benefits for outstanding students who pursue an
OL position.
Most importantly, OLs will gain significant leadership
experience; an occasion
for developing
professional relationships with faculty, staff, and students; and
skills in effective
communication. Additional remunerations are as follows:
-
$900 for working all
orientation events and attending all
training sessions
- meals during each orientation session and other appropriate dates
- T-shirts
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