Austin Peay State University
Orientation Assistant—Summer Welcome/Orientation
Position Description
The Orientation Assistant for the Summer Welcome/Orientation program is an APSU student who
works with the Academic Support staff, Student Affairs staff, Advising Coordinators, and university
faculty to assist new students when they enroll in the university and while they participate in orientation
and Welcome Week activities. Orientation Assistants guide new students and serve as a resource for
freshmen and transfer students who are learning what the campus has to offer them both personally and
academically. As a role model and mentor, the Assistant is committed to student success and positive
experiences for new students beginning with their Summer Welcome through their first year at APSU.
The Orientation Assistant—Summer Welcome/Orientation will be an APSU student who has attained
sophomore standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, has a clear formal discipline record, and
shows demonstrated leadership skills. The Orientation Assistant will report to the Coordinator, New
Student Programs, Academic Support. The duties and responsibilities of this position include:
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Openly and honestly communicate with the Academic Support staff, Student Affairs staff, and
Advising Coordinators in a timely manner.
Contribute to a group/team environment with participants and other leaders.
Serve as a resource person and consultant to new students participating in Summer Welcome,
Orientation, and Welcome Week activities.
Be a role model and mentor for students and staff.
Participate in and lead guided discussions in structured information sessions for Orientation Assistants.
Work all Summer Welcome sessions, Freshman Orientation (2.5 days,) and selected fall semester
Welcome Week activities (4 hours) that focus on new students.
Assist new students in using AP Web to register for classes
Perform other administrative duties as assigned by supervisors.
Qualifications of the successful Orientation Assistant:
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Displays at all time a positive mature attitude regarding APSU, personnel, and programs offered.
Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Has documented leadership experience (high school or college)
Is creative and resourceful; solves problems without displaying frustration
Dependable; on time and in place for all assigned activities.
Follows directions; can follow through to completion of all tasks assigned.
Accepts responsibility for decisions and personal actions.
Has a working knowledge of APSU and all university resources
Formal leadership training (LDSP or other) is desirable.
To apply:
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Complete the application (www.apsu.edu/academic_support) and return to Director, New Student
Programs, UC 208B
Request two letters of reference—faculty member in area of major; Student Affairs professional; letters
should be sent to the Director, Academic Support, APSU Box 4447.
March 27th: Applications are due; April 10: E-mail notification of
interview selections
Interviews for assistant positions will be the week of April 17 th.
Salary: $7.00 per hour for a estimated total of 95 hours. (Summer Welcome and 2.5-day Freshman Orientation; 4
Welcome Week Events)