New Student Orientation and Enrollment: 2014 Orientation Leader Application
Thursday, November 21, 2013
New Student Orientation and Enrollment: 2014 Orientation Leader Application
New Student Orientation & Enrollment seeks enthusiastic, outgoing, knowledgeable undergraduate students who represent the VERY BEST Oklahoma State has to offer to incoming freshman and transfer students & families.
The orientation team supports OSU’s academic mission, works well together, and provides extreme customer service and leadership. All team members present themselves in a professional manner at all times. Successful applicants show leadership and commitment through depth of application materials, presentation during a three-step interview process, and level of recommendation by two OSU faculty/staff members.
Qualifications
Orientation Leaders must be enrolled in undergraduate courses at Oklahoma State University, have completed 12 hours of OSU coursework by the end of fall 2013, 24 hours by the end of spring 2014, and be in academic and disciplinary good standing with a 2.7 minimum GPA. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
• Effective communication skills, energy, enthusiasm, dedication and flexibility
• Ability to efficiently problem solve, manage conflict, and trouble shoot issues
• Positive people skills, willingness to learn, desire to work collaboratively and support peers
• On-campus leadership experiences, pride in OSU, and understanding of NSO&E policies and procedures
• Significant knowledge of campus resources, services, degree options, and involvement opportunities
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
Four Types of Orientation Leader Positions
All leaders participate in program components including, evening programs, material preparation, and pre-/post-orientation communications with students and families. In addition, leaders serve in one of four primary roles:
1. Student Orientation Leaders (OL) welcome students while serving as mentors and engaging participants in a positive orientation experience. OLs present transitional information through large & small group presentations, assist academic advising areas with enrollment, lead group discussions pertaining to University policies, enrollment, D2L, SIS, and transition issues, and facilitate activities to connect students to the University.
2. Office Coordinators (OC) serve students and families as part of the NSO&E office using registration, email, phone, and other communication systems. OCs coordinate behind the scenes operations and direct OLs in preparation of materials for smooth program logistics. Office Coordinators begin work mid-February to learn NSO logistics and communication skills.
3. Parent Orientation Leaders (Parent OL) welcome parents and families to ease fears and engage parents in a positive orientation experience. Parent OLs provide information on college transitions and student/family issues through one on one conversations, large group presentations, student panel Q&A, personal stories, and guest speaker facilitation.
4. Future Cowboy Leaders (FCL) engage siblings ages 12-17 through creative programming that promotes OSU while providing insight to college life. FCLs alleviate fears for parents while also getting Future Cowboys excited about their own path to college. Activities include campus tours of athletic and academic facilities, scavenger hunts, major/career exploration, and family transitions.
Training and Work Hours
Orientation Leaders begin training with SDEV 3091 (a 1 credit hour spring course Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:15, beginning February 12). Enrollment by permission memo following acceptance as a 2014 Orientation Leader will begin February January 31, 2014. This course may be counted toward the OSU Minor in Ethical Leadership.
Successful completion of SDEV 3091 and all training prior to program start is REQUIRED for those wishing to continue as orientation leaders. Students who complete training while meeting standards of performance and character will continue on the Orientation Team.
Required summer work days/hours are:
• Monday, May 5 - Friday, July 19 – full time Monday-Friday
• Saturday, July 19- CLEAN UP DAY
• Wednesday, August 13 - Friday, August 15 – part time as Welcome Week Peer Leader
• Part time hours from Monday, July 21 - August 15 available for those who can remain and serve as leaders for make-up programs and complete program clean up.
Orientation Team Benefits
All orientation leaders (Student, Office Coordinators, Parent, and Future Cowboys) receive the following benefits in addition to those gained through teamwork:
• Development of leadership and communication skills
• Minimum of $8.25/hr for up to 40 hours per week. OLs begin during work week and through summer NSO&E sessions while OCs begin in the spring semester
• On-campus housing during summer programs and work week
To Apply
The 2014 applcation is available at: http://newstudents.okstate.edu/
Submit your application either on HireOSUgrads.com or bring a hard copy to The Office of New Student Orientation & Enrollment in 321 Student Union by 5:00 pm, Friday, December 6, 2013. Please make sure you include your resume and obtain two letters of recommendation. Recommendations may be included with the application packet or mailed separately by the reference.
Qualified applicants will attend a group interview Friday, January 17, 2014 (6pm – 8pm) and Saturday, January 18, 2014 (9am – noon). Individual interviews will follow for those chosen to move on.
Invitations to join the Orientation Team will be made by Friday, January 31, 2014. Class begins Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 4:00 pm.
* Applying for this position does not guarantee an invitation to the group interview and the group interview does not guarantee an individual interview.
If you have any questions concerning this position, please contact The Office of New Student Orientation & Enrollment at newstudents@okstate.edu or 405-744-3636. Applications are due by
5:00 pm., Friday, December 6, 2013.