2018 Orientation Leader Position Description - Emory University

2018 Orientation Leader
                        Position Description
This year we seek to recruit hard working, humble, and enthusiastic undergraduate
students to help guide incoming students through the transition to Emory University.
Orientation leaders serve as a university liaison to all new students and families and have
the responsibility of representing the university during an intensive, week-long orientation
session held the week prior to the start of classes. Orientation leaders play a critical role
in the academic, emotional, and cultural integration of students into the university as the
school year begins.

                          TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

All Orientation Leaders must meet a certain set of expectations if accepted. These
expectations have been established to ensure the best possible experience for new
students, their families, the Orientation Staff, and fellow Orientation Leaders. Orientation
Leaders are expected to:

   •   Exhibit servant-leadership and mentor a small group of new students as they
       transition to college.
   •   Contribute to the logistical set up and tear down of Orientation events.
   •   Actively participate in all aspects of Orientation with a positive and professional
       attitude.
   •   Seek to make all new students and their families and/or guests feel welcome.
   •   Make every effort to present Emory University in the best light possible.
   •   Dress appropriately and follow orientation staff dress code as established during
       training in August.
   •   Abide by all university policies and standards of student conduct.
   •   Actively promote all campus activities and organizations with which students should
       be familiar or in which they express interest. (If you are a member of a particular
       social, service, or other organization on campus, do not use Orientation as a venue
       for promoting your organization over others.)
   •   Consistently and reliably act with integrity (which is defined as acting with honor,
       humility, and helpfulness).

Typical responsibilities of an Orientation Leader include:

   •   Attend all mandatory dates as outlined below, be on time and ready to learn when
       training begins.
   •   Assist incoming students and their families as they move into their residence halls.
   •   Guide students through orientation events and activities.
   •   Lead various small group discussions related to academic advising, class registration,
       new student challenges, and finding community.

•   Collaborate with Resident Advisors and/or Sophomore Advisors to facilitate Creating
       Emory.
   •   Assist faculty/staff in academic advising for incoming students.
   •   Set up/break down events the week of Orientation as well as staff evening
       programs.
   •   Assist with logistics and event management for Week of Welcome events.
   •   Escort new students to Carter Town Hall.
   •   Other duties as assigned.

                                     QUALIFICATIONS

Serving as an Orientation Leader is both a unique and rewarding opportunity for personal
leadership development and professional growth. Orientation Leaders enjoy a memorable
experience while providing a valuable service to the University community. This position
requires humble and motivated student leaders who have a strong interest in assisting new
students with their transition to the Emory University community.

All applicants should:
    • Exhibit attitudes of humility and servant leadership.
    • Demonstrate strong work ethic and initiative.
    • Have pride in being an Emory student and be eager to share their experience.
    • Be involved in the campus community.
    • Desire to be a role model on campus and in the community.
    • Have high standards of ethical behavior and professionalism.
    • Act with moral courage in the light of challenging circumstances.
    • Act with integrity given the access and privilege offered to orientation leaders.
    • Have a positive attitude.
    • Work well under pressure.
    • Be creative, flexible, and have a sense of humor.
    • Exhibit a strong commitment to becoming informed and knowledgeable about the
       University’s academic policies, procedures, deadlines, and various advising systems.
    • Demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse group of people, including students,
       families, faculty, and staff.

All applicants must:
    • Be a full-time Emory University undergraduate student and remain enrolled through
       the 2018 fall semester.
    • Completed 12 credit hours at Emory University by January 2018.
    • Not be studying abroad during Fall 2018.
    • Not be attending the Business School Retreat during orientation.
    • Not be on academic or disciplinary probation as defined by the Emory University
       Honor Code and Undergraduate Code of Conduct.
    • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application and maintain a
       3.0 throughout employment (circumstances such as a disability, which may have
       impacted GPA, will be considered on an individual basis).
    • Not hold a position as an RA, SA, SRA, CC, or participate in a Pre-Orientation
       Program (i.e. iSee, OEO, etc.) during the 2018 fall semester.

IMPORTANT/MANDATORY DATES

The following dates are mandatory commitments for this position. Should you have any
questions about these dates or if you know you have conflicts, please contact Becka Shetty
at rebecca.shetty@emory.edu as soon as possible. Few exceptions will be made for
absences given the importance of this role to the Emory community.

 Orientation Leader Application Available on        Monday, January 29th at NOON
 Orgsync
 Orientation Leader Information Sessions            Thursday, February 1st, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
                                                    Monday, February 5th, 6:00-7:00 PM
                                                    Harland Cinema

 Orientation Leader Information Table               Wednesday, February 7th
 at Wonderful Wednesday After Dark
 Orientation Leader Applications Due                Monday, February 12th at NOON

 OL Application Review                              Monday, February 5th – Monday, February 12th

 Orientation Leader Individual Interviews           Saturday, February 17th 9 AM – 5 PM

 Applicants Notified                                Wednesday, February 21st

 Orientation Leader Spring Retreat                  Saturday, March 24th 8 AM – 8 PM

 Orientation Training                               Friday, August 17th (report at 9:00 a.m.) –
                                                    Thursday, August 23rd

 ORIENTATION 2018!                                  Saturday, August 25th – Friday, August 30th

 Week of Welcome                                    Saturday, September 1st – Saturday, September
                                                    8th*

 Carter Town Hall                                   Mid-September, Evening Hours

 Notes:
                                                    *Hours will typically only include evenings, and
 Though unlikely, dates above are subject to        OLs will only be committed to 1-2 events during
 change. Any changes will be communicated in        this week depending on the final Week of
 a timely manner.                                   Welcome calendar of events.

 If times of day are not indicated above, assume
 you will be busy for the duration of the day.
 Detailed schedules will be provided for training
 and orientation in August.

APPLICATION & INTERVIEW PROCESS

There are 3 components to the Orientation Leader application process: an application, a
formal recommendation, and an interview. These 3 components are described in detail
below.

APPLICATION
   ü Candidates should submit their online application, which includes an electronic
      submission of a Creative Reflection, by Monday, February 12th at 12:00 PM NOON.

   ü The online application can be found through this link:
     https://tinyurl.com/EmoryOL2018

   ü Creative Reflection Prompt:
     "A servant-leader focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of people and the
     communities to which they belong. While traditional leadership generally involves
     the accumulation and exercise of power by one at the 'top of the pyramid,' servant
     leadership is different. The servant-leader shares power, puts the needs of others first
     and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible." - Greenleaf Center for
     Servant Leadership

      Reflect on this definition of servant leadership and your own experiences of service.
      Creatively tell us about a time you served others well, and upload your file via the
      OrgSync application. Example submissions include but are not limited to a
      scrapbook page, poem, song, video, or written reflection. Reflections must be
      submitted through the OrgSync application.

RECOMMENDATION
   ü Candidates must submit a faculty or staff reference with their application.
     Recommendations are also due Monday, February 12th at 12:00 PM NOON.

   ü The recommendation form can be found through this link and should be sent to your
     reference well in advance of the deadline. You are responsible for sending your
     reference this link: https://tinyurl.com/EmoryOLRec18.

INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW
   ü Candidates who are selected from the online application will proceed to an
       individual interview.

   ü Interviews will take place on Saturday, February 17th between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

   ü All interviews will last approximately 20 minutes and are a mandatory component of
     the application process.

   ü Further information will be provided on how to proceed if you are studying abroad or
     are unable to attend our interview day for serious, extenuating circumstances (which
     will be reviewed on an individual basis).

Still have questions? Attend an information session!

INFO SESSION         Thursday, February 1st, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM, Harland Cinema
INFO SESSION         Monday, February 5th, 6:00-7:00 PM, Harland Cinema
INFO TABLE           Wednesday, February 7th, Wonderful Wednesday After Dark, Asbury
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          Ready to apply? CLICK BELOW!
        https://tinyurl.com/EmoryOL2018