Orientation Leader/ O-Team Information Orientation Programs

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Orientation Leader/ O-Team Information

Orientation Programs

The Office of Orientation is seeking

students from a variety of backgrounds

representing diverse hometowns, interests,

majors, campus affiliations and personal

qualities of the students attending Fairmont

State University to comprise a group called

the O-Team. O-Team stands for Orientation

Team. It is comprised of a group of

students dedicated to the institution and to

helping others. O-Team members facilitate

numerous freshmen, transfer and adult

sessions. O-Teamers also assist students

and parents with advising and registration and help them discover on-campus resources by

acting as a group leader/tour guide.

Orientation Days

Orientation Leaders serve as a student perspective during the advising and scheduling process and will manage a group of new students during their experience at the Orientation Programs. O-Team members will lead new students through programs, events, and discussions during Orientation Days.

• Assist in the preparation of Orientation activities and materials

• Attend all on-campus Orientation days (including a few evening programs) • Escort/guide students and families to and from program sessions

• Assist in scheduling building process

• Acquaint students and families with campus services and programs • Facilitate check-in and check-out procedures; man stations independently • Assist with the set-up and tear-down of Orientation sessions

• Give campus tours when needed Desired Qualifications

• Energy & Stamina • Team Player • Responsible

• Approachable & Charismatic • Punctual

• Motivated • Flexible

Required Qualifications

• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA at FSU • Understand and believe in the Orientation mission statement

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Orientation Leader/ O-Team Information

• Demonstrate strong oral communication skills and charisma

• Not take summer classes, participate in any summer employment, productions, etc. that conflict with Orientation sessions or trainings.

• MUST be able to work each and every Orientation session and must be present at all paid trainings and meetings.

• Must conduct tours and remain outdoors in heat at times. Time Commitment – All dates listed below are MANDATORY

• Training Dates:

o Saturday, May 3 (On the Job Training Session; approx. 8:00am-3:30pm) o June 2-6 (Length of Training Week Could Vary; approx. 8:30am-3:30pm) • Orientation Daytime Sessions (approx. 8:00am-3:30pm):

o June 10-13; June 18 & 20; June 24; July 8-11; July 15-16; July 30 August 6; August 14 • Orientation Evening Sessions (approx. 2:30pm-8:30pm):

o June 16, July 17 & August 7

NOTE: Approximate work hours subject to change. Also, O-Team members will be encouraged to work Residence Hall Move-In the morning of Friday, August 15 to be a familiar face to the new students. If OLs are interested in working Welcome Weekend (August 15-17) as a Welcome Weekend Leader they must apply to that position separately.

Compensation

• OLs will be paid $10 per hour; payment amount will differ pay to pay

• Opportunity to enhance your human relation skills, knowledge, confidence, and service to others

• Opportunity to serve as a role model while assisting in the transition and retention of new students

• Networking with faculty and administration • Program shirts and other free-bees

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Orientation Leader/ O-Team Information

Selection Process

1) THE APPLICATION: Review the job description thoroughly. Then, complete & submit app. by Friday, February 14, 2014 (either online at www.fairmontstate.edu/oteam or on paper to Turley Center 224).

2) RECOMMENDATIONS: Have two of our ‘Recommendation Forms’ completed—one must be from an FSU faculty or staff member (submit with application or at the group Interview at the latest).

3) GROUP INTERVIEW: You’ll be asked to schedule a ‘Round 1 Group Interview’ (Two options exist: Monday, February 24 4:00pm-5:00pm or Tuesday, February 25 12:30pm-1:30pm). Round 2 Interviews may or may not be required, based on the selection committee’s decision. 4) ORIENTATION LEADERS ANNOUNCED: on or before March 7, 2014 via e-mail.

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Orientation Leader/ O-team Application

**Please submit no later than 4:00 PM February 14, 2014 to the

Retention Office, Turley Center 224**

Please read the attached job description carefully and then fill out the application completely. Please remember to attach a page for your short answers. The two ‘Recommendation Forms’ are included at the bottom of this packet and need to be turned in no later than the Group Interview. Remember, you must be able to work ALL training and program dates listed below to qualify for this esteemed position:

• Training Dates:

o Saturday, May 3 (On the Job Training Session; approx. 8:00am-3:30pm) o June 2-6 (Length of Training Week Could Vary; approx. 8:30am-3:30pm) • Orientation Daytime Sessions (approx. 8:00am-3:30pm):

o June 10-13; June 18 & 20; June 24; July 8-11; July 15-16; July 30 August 6; August 14 • Orientation Evening Sessions (approx. 2:30pm-8:30pm):

o June 16, July 17 & August 7

Name: _____________________________________ Student ID (F)No._________________________

Local Address: ________________________________________________________________________ Permanent Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Primary Phone: ______________________________

Email (that you check most often): _______________________________________________________ Major: __________________________________________ Cumulative GPA: _____________________ Entering FSU, you were a: Traditional Freshman ____ Adult ____ Transfer _____

Classification for the Upcoming Fall Term: FR ___ SO ___ JR ___ SR ___ GR ___ Will you be enrolled at FSU for the Fall 2014 semester? Yes______ No ______

Campus Activities and Organizations: ____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Honors and Awards: ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Have you worked on campus before? YES ____ NO_____

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Orientation Leader/ O-team Application

Previous work experience on and off campus: _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Career interests/goals: ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Short Answer Questions

On the back this sheet of paper (or an extra sheet, if you prefer), please neatly write out your short answers to the following questions (a few sentences would be best):

1. Why are you interested in becoming a member of the O-Team in 2014?

2. Identify personal skills and strengths that will contribute to your effectiveness as an OL?

3. How could you benefit from being an OL 2014?

4. In looking at your own Orientation to college, what were the most and least beneficial experiences? What year did you enter college here?

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Orientation Leader Recommendation Form

Questions? Please contact Charlie Watson, Associate Retention Specialist Charlie. [email protected]

Each year, the Orientation Office selects a group of mature and dedicated students who represent the Fairmont State University mission to assist with implementing the Summer Orientation programs. These students serve as small group leaders, advising assistants, and provide campus referrals while helping students and parents with the transition to college life on our campus.

The Orientation Leaders are responsible for a large body of knowledge about FSU and must be excellent communicators – charismatic and fun, yet professional. The student listed below is applying for the Orientation Leader position. We would appreciate your evaluation of him/her by replying to the following questions as honestly as possible (please give this back to the applicant in a signed, sealed envelope; application materials are due February 14, 2014).

Orientation Leader Applicant Name: ______________________________________________ Please rate the student on the following aspects by circling the appropriate response: PUNCTUALITY

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Basis INITIATIVE

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Basis COOPERATIVENESS

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Basis ATTITUDE

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Basis FRIENDLINESS

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Basis ENTHUSIASM

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Basis ASSERTIVENESS

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Basis COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Basis MATURITY

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Basis ROLE MODEL POTENTIAL

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Basis RESPECTFULNESS OF OTHERS/SOCIAL SENSITIVITY

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Basis LEADERSHIP SKILLS

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Orientation Leader Recommendation Form

PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Basis WORK ETHIC

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Basis ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Basis CREATIVITY/ANIMATION

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Basis

Would the student be a good role model for new students and represent FSU aptly?

______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Please make any comments you feel important, including any strengths or areas of development: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Your Name:___________________________________________________________________________ Your Title: ____________________________________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________________ Email:_______________________________________ Signature:_________________________________________________ Date:______________________ Please return this completed form to the student applicant in a signed, sealed envelope – the due date for the O-Team application is February 14, 2014.

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