2019 Orientation Leader Application

To apply, follow the instruction below. There are a list of steps that must be completed in order to successfully apply for the Orientation Leader Position. Also, please look at the Orientation Job Description on the next page.

Application Process

The first step in the application process is reading all of the Orientation Leader information. Make certain that you have a thorough understanding of the position for which you are applying. A full description can be found on the next page.

In order to provide you more information about the positions listed in this form, as well as to answer any questions that you might have about the job(s) and/or the application and selection processes, feel free to stop by the Office of Student Activities located on the first floor of the McKenna Student Center, 617.349.8565 to speak with Felecia Bumpus, Director of Student Activities.
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27 2019

Selection Process

The selection process has FIVE steps:

Step I - Complete this online application, available on LUConnect. Complete the Orientation Leader application online by Wednesday, February 27.

Step II - Arrange two references to submit with your application that can be contacted during our selection process.

Step III - Sign up at the McKenna Student Center Information Desk for a MANDATORY individual interview. You may schedule an interview any time after Thursday, January 31, 2019. Interviews will go through February and March.

Step IV - Sign up for one of the MANDATORY Group Interview sessions (found in this application). Group interviews will take place on: Friday, March 1 or Sunday, March 3. The group process session is an opportunity for the selection team to gauge your ability to work with others.

Step V - The Office of Student Activities will conduct both a Judicial and Academic (candidates must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher) check to make sure that each candidate is in good standing with the University.

Notification Process

Applicants will be informed of the decision on their candidacy by March 8. Applicants will be notified in writing and notices will be emailed to your campus email address. PLEASE NOTE: Academic status and judicial standing will be checked before the decision-making process is complete.

Acceptance of the Orientation Leader Position

Applicants who have been offered an Orientation Leader position for the 2019 academic year will have until March 18, 2019 to inform the Office of Student Activities about their willingness to accept their offer. Following acceptance of the leadership position, all Orientation Leaders for the 2019 academic year will be expected to attend three spring orientation training sessions on the following dates: March 23, April 13, and April 20.

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Activities, 617.349.8565.

ORIENTATION LEADER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Orientation Leaders serve as group leaders, contacts between various departments, registration assistants, peer educators and positive role models.

Orientation Leaders participate in an extensive training program that begins in the latter half of the spring semester and continues the week prior to the summer and fall program start dates. They are trained in and expected to be knowledgeable about institutional information, group dynamics, diversity, and student development issues.
Specific duties include:

• To assist in the implementation of orientation for new students.
• To act as a resource person to incoming students and their families by sharing knowledge of Lesley, its programs and services.
• To work with faculty, staff, student leaders and administrators to facilitate the success of all aspects of the Orientation program.
• To aid students in their transition to Lesley by answering questions and initiating conversation and communication with both students and their families.
• To facilitate workshops, team builders and meetings with new students.

Qualified candidates should possess the following characteristics and skills:

• Ability to work well in groups
• Be, or demonstrate a desire to be, knowledgeable of the Lesley campus, its history, resources
• Ability to speak to groups of students, parents and faculty
• Sense of responsibility
• Ability to relate well to a diverse group of people
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Energy, creativity and stamina
• Felixibility
• Ability to motivate self and others
• A good sense of humor

Students interested in applying should make sure that:

• They are in good academic standing with the University
• They have a GPA of 2.7 or better
• They have a good judicial standing

Important Orientation Staff Member Information:

• Orientation Leaders must attend all trainings and Orientation sessions
• Summer Orientation Leaders will receive room and board as well as some compensation ($600) for their time.
• Orientation Leaders are expected to attend all training and programs sessions. Returning Orientation Leaders may be invited to participate in the Spring NODA Regional Conference.
• Orientation Leaders are not allowed to hold other on or off campus employment throughout their time on campus for this program.

2019 ORIENTATION LEADER APPLICATION

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