The Orientation Leader Orientation Leaders serve as resources for students who are making the transition from their previous environment to the diverse academic, intellectual, and social culture of the University. Orientation Leaders are expected to possess a specific body of knowledge about the University acquired through training and experience. They must be interested and skillful in sharing this information with Orientation participants. Selection to the team of Orientation leaders is a unique honor and a rewarding opportunity for personal and professional growth.

I.                  Orientation Leader Responsibilities

1. An Orientation Leader will:
   -Attend and participate in training sessions for the spring 2024
   - Serve as a positive representative of the University to new, transfer and international students and their families.
   - Facilitate new, transfer and international students’ introduction to the University by maintaining open and effective communication techniques.
   - Promote interaction among new, transfer and international students during small group discussions, icebreakers, meals, and evening activities.
   - Answer student and parent questions about social and academic aspects of University life.
   - Facilitate small group interactions on various topics at Orientation.
   - Facilitate small activities for new students through direct involvement.
   - Supervise activities while living among new students attending Orientation sessions.
   - Work closely and cooperate with other Orientation Leaders and staff to develop, prepare, implement, and evaluate the Orientation programs.
   - Work closely with Student Engagement professional staff to assist and support all aspects of the orientation program (including Convocation and other selected events held throughout the year.
   - All Orientation Leaders are required to provide administrative support for the program by maintaining office hours each week during employment at the Student Engagement office.
   - All Orientation Leaders are required to actively participate in all committee work and meetings.