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Summer Orientation Leader

Job Details:

Title:

2012 Summer Orientation Leader

Department:

Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Position Offered:

Student Assistant

Compensation:

Competitive stipend, on-campus accommodations for training and Orientation sessions, partial meal plan.

Summary Description

Summer Orientation Leaders (O Leaders) are the first point of contact for new students and their parents. O Leaders are responsible for facilitating a successful transition to the University by providing key services and support in the delivery of SSU's Summer Orientation Program. O Leaders assume positions of leadership and involvement in all aspects of the Orientation program.

O Leaders provide opportunities for first-time freshmen to interact and get to know one another in order to create a welcoming experience. They introduce incoming students to both the academic and extracurricular world of being an SSU college student. Additionally, they provide initial academic advising, aid in course selection and scheduling, and assistance with registration. O Leaders work directly with students and their parents to provide valuable information, insight, and support.

Job Responsibilities

1. Community Builder

In both large and small group settings, facilitate trust-building exercises and foster a supportive environment to assist students in transitioning to a new social and academic setting.

2. Campus Resource Specialist

Provide students an introduction to the diverse array of campus resources available at SSU.

3. Peer Academic Adviser

Work with faculty and staff members to provide advising and scheduling assistance to students. Assist students in selecting appropriate first semester courses and introduce students to the electronic registration process (PeopleSoft).

4. University Ambassador

Serve as a role model to new students by displaying a positive attitude and willingness to help. Represent and support the mission and values of the University in all interactions and functions of the position; this includes adherence to all University policies.

5. Overnight On-Campus Resident Assistant

Live on campus in housing provided by the University for the duration of the Summer Orientation Program. Serve as a resource and emergency contact for Orientation participants staying overnight in the residential community.

Qualifications

  • Mature, self-motivated, quick learner
  • Involvement in campus activities & leadership programs
  • Knowledge of campus community and resources
  • Able to work independently with minimum supervision and in teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with diverse populations including students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents, families, etc.
  • Knowledge of PeopleSoft registration system and familiarity with campus web-based resources
  • Completion of University 238 course having earned a B or better. A similar course of parallel gateway leadership experience may be substituted for this requirement
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 & minimum semester GPA of 2.0 and in good standing with the University. Must be currently enrolled at SSU with a minimum of 6 units for Fall 2012

How to apply for this position

  1. Go to www.sonoma.edu/saem/leadership to access all job descriptions. Beginning November 15th, go to the same website to access and submit your online application.
  2. Attend an Information Session. Dates are listed in the application packet.
  3. Submit your online application no later than 4:30pm on January 27, 2012.
  4. Sign up on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 on-line for group process and individual interviews.
  5. Once hired, you must attend six weeks of leadership workshops to maintain the position. The first workshop will be March 23, 2012; attendance is mandatory.

QUESTIONS?

Jena Sturla, Administrative Support Coordinator, 664-4405
Jena.sturla@sonoma.edu
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

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