Orientation Leader 2016

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Orientation Leader

2016

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR STUDENT ORIENTATION LEADERS

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ORIENTATION LEADER STAFF MEMBER

The Orientation Leader (OL) is an integral part of the staff of the Division of Academic Affairs. The OL reports directly to the Director of Orientation. As a member of the staff, the OL will be required to attend a three-hour training class each MWF during the spring semester, 11-11:50 a.m.; a staff development meeting or activity on Tuesday and Thursday, 2 to 5 p.m.; a final training session prior to the beginning of the Summer Orientation Program; and any other meeting as assigned by the Director of Orientation.

JOB DURATION AND SALARY

The majority of the OL job will take place between May and June of 2015. The OL is required to live on campus in a designated residence hall during the orientation program. The Office of Orientation & Events will pay for your Orientation Housing and provide your salary.

ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS

OL positions are available to full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors who will be returning in the fall of 2016. OL applicants must not hold another job of any nature - on or off campus – during the Summer Orientation season. Students must have a cumulative 2.5 grade-point average or better to apply for the OL position. The OL may not take any course during the first-term summer session and will be limited to taking no more than

16 hours during the 2016 spring semester including the 3hr OL course mentioned above. DUTIES

Orientation Leaders work with the Orientation & Events Staff in the preparation and implementation of the Orientation Program. Orientation Leaders will be expected to know general information pertaining to the eight colleges and schools, the areas in the Division of Student Affairs, and the university as a whole. The OL also will be expected to lead campus tours, write and call prospective students, develop visual aids, and perform additional duties as required by the Director of Orientation. Furthermore, Orientation Leaders must attend the Southern Regional Orientation Workshop, held at East Carolina University, March 11-13th. Along with these requirements, Orientation Leaders will follow guidelines and perform activities as directed by the Director of Orientation.

APPLICATION

Applications for OL positions may be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, 101 Montgomery Hall or the Center for Student Activities located on the 3rd_{floor of the Colvard Student Union. Applications are due back to 101 Montgomery Hall on or before October 20}th _at

5 p.m., along with an application fee of $5. Applications can also be downloaded at www.orientation.msstate.edu.

APPLICANT MEETING

ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A GENERAL MEETINGTUESDAY, OCTOBER 20th_{, 2015, AT 5:15}_{P.M. in Rogers Auditorium}

(McCool Hall). Failure to attend this meeting without prior notification to the Assistant Director of Orientation & Events may void the

application.

Kelly Kirby

Assistant Director, Orientation and Events 662-325-8051

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2016 Orientation Leader

Application

Checklist

__ Complete application

__ Complete questionnaire

__ Attach resume

__ Include references

__ Include or attach essay

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Orientation Leader

2016

APPLICATION (PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT)

PERSONAL DATA Date

Name Female Male _______ (Last) (First) (M.I.) (Preferred)

MSU ID Number Age Date of Birth _________________________________

Local Mailing Address City State Zip________

Local Phone E-mail _____________________________________________________________ Cellular Phone: Area Code ( ) Number: ___________________________________

Home Mailing Address City State Zip________ Home Phone: Area Code ( ) Number: _____________________________________

Residence Hall (if applicable) Room Number

Academic Classification (Circle One): SOPHOMORE / JUNIOR / SENIOR Overall G.P.A.

College or School (Education, Business, etc.) Major

High School Attended Year of Graduation _________City __________________________State ________

Did you enter Mississippi State University as a freshman? Transfer?

If a transfer student, list prior institution(s): ____________________________________________________________________________________

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE BE SPECIFIC

Did you attend the Orientation Program when you entered Mississippi State University? Yes No ________ If no, please explain:

If yes, which program did you attend? Honors ____ PTK ____ May____ June ____ July _____ August ____ January ____ If yes, indicate what you liked about the program:

Disliked:

List all Mississippi State University clubs or organizations in which you are or have been active:

List academic and other honors earned at Mississippi State University:

Evaluate your strengths:

Evaluate your weaknesses:

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What characteristics or qualities do you possess which will enable you to work effectively with new students and their parents?

How did you become interested in this position?

What do you plan to do once you graduate from MSU?

List all clubs, organizations, job(s), volunteer work, trips, etc. that you plan to participate in or try out for during the Spring 2015 semester: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please attach your resume, which should include all previous work experience & contact information. Is it ok for us to contact your previous employer(s)? ______Yes or ______No

Please list 3 references and include their contact information

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ESSAY: Describe why you desire to become an Orientation Leader and why you think you should be selected. Indicate what you will be able to contribute to the team. If you prefer to type your response, you may attach it to this form.

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Return application and fee of $5 to the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, 101 Montgomery Hall DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Mississippi State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

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2016 Orientation Leader Application

Questionnaire

Applicant Name: ________________________________ MSU ID Number: ______________________ Please answer the following questions:

1. If selected, do you have any conflicts that would prevent you from attending class on MWF from 11-‐11:50 a.m. next semester?

YES_____NO_____ If yes, indicate why:

2. If selected, do you have any conflicts that would prevent you from meeting on Tuesday and Thursday from 2-‐ 5 p.m. next semester?

3. If selected, can you attend the Southern Regional Orientation Workshop (SROW) to be held at East Carolina University on March 11-‐13th_?

YES_____NO_____ If no, indicate why:

4. If selected, do you have any conflicts in meeting on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, from 4 pm – 10 pm?

5. How sure are you about accepting this job if it is offered? VERY SURE_____REASONABLY SURE_____NOT SURE_____

6. Do you understand that you can take no more than 16 hours including the 3 hr. OL course

next semester?

YES_____NO_____

7. Do you plan to take a Tuesday night class next semester? YES_____NO_____

8. Does your family support you becoming an Orientation Leader? YES_____NO_____If no, please indicate why:

9. Do you have a job while in school?

YES_____NO_____ If yes, how many hours do you work per week? _____