CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND ORIENTATION (CAO)
Augsburg College
(OL)
* Orientation Leader (OL) *
Job Description
2012-2013
Job Title
Orientation Leader (OL): 10-24 Positions
Report
Primary: CAO Director, CAO Assistant Director
Secondary: Student Orientation Coordinators (SOCs)
Compensation
Payment/Payment Method
 $7.25/per hour (SOAR Training, SOAR, Auggie Days Training, Auggie
Days)
Room and Board (SOAR Training/SOAR I, II)
Meals (Training, Orientation Programs)
Job Summary
Orientation Leaders are responsible for administering successful Orientation
Programs. These programs include SOAR I, SOAR II, SOAR III, Transfer SOAR, and
Auggie Days. Orientation Leaders will work as a team to ensure that new
students have quality transitional experiences and are introduced to Augsburg
College in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Through this experience, Orientation Leaders will:
 Learn to work in a changing environment, demonstrate flexibility and
problem solving skills
 Develop a sense of responsibility and professionalism through work with
new first-year and transfer students
 Be accountable for completion of several job assignments
 Gain knowledge in setting and meeting personal and professional goals
 Work independently and in a team to make progress towards set goals
 Demonstrate personal strengths and develop weaknesses to enhance self
confidence and promote confidence in others
 Gain skills in areas as leadership, facilitation, presentation delivery, as well
as conflict resolution
 Train on topics such as cultural difference, anti-racism work, the LGBTQIA
community, persons with disabilities, and other areas of human difference
Duties & Responsibilities
January-May
 Begin to bond as the 2013 Orientation Leader Team
 Attend Spring Training Retreat
 Attend CAO Student Leadership Institute
 Attend 4 Spring Trainings
June-August
Augsburg College is an equal opportunity employer and educator. This application is available in alternative formats upon request. Call 612/330-1418.
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Attend Summer Training Retreat
Attend and complete SOAR Training
Facilitate SOAR I, II, III
Facilitate Transfer SOAR
Attend and complete Auggie Days Training
September-December
 Facilitate Auggie Days
 Help recruit 2014 Orientation Leaders
Time Commitments
Training
 Spring Training Retreat: Sat, Jan 12 – Sun, Jan 13, 2013
 CAO Student Leader Institute: Saturday, February 2, 2013: 9:00am5:00pm
 Spring Training: Feb 16, Mar 9, Apr 6, and Apr 20, 2013
Note: All spring trainings are from 8:00am-12:00pm.
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Summer Training Retreat: June 14-16, 2013
SOAR Training: July 22-25, 2013
Auggie Days Training: August 25-29, 2013
Orientation Programs
 Transfer SOAR-Spring: Friday, January 11, 2013
 SOAR I: July 26-27, 2013
 SOAR II: July 29-30, 2013
 SOAR III: August 30-31, 2013
 Transfer SOAR-Fall: Saturday, August 31, 2013
 Auggie Days: August 31-September 7, 2013
Qualifications
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Information Table
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 or above (must be maintained
throughout employment with Campus Activities and Orientation)
Enrolled as a full-time student (must be maintained throughout
employment with Campus Activities and Orientation)
Will not graduate before Fall Semester 2013
Enrolled in classes during Fall Semester 2013
Not enrolled in Saturday morning classes during Spring Semester 2013
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to commit to a rigorous schedule
Able to display public relations skills
Ability to demonstrate maturity of judgment
Able to assume a leadership position with little supervision
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Desire to work in a flexible, team-focused atmosphere
We strongly encourage all individuals interested in the Orientation Leader
position to drop by our information tables in the Christensen Center Lobby to
receive more information about the position and to develop a better
understanding of the interview process.
Table Dates, Times, and Locations
 Tue, Sept 18, 10am-12pm, Christensen Center Lobby
 Thu, Oct 4, 1-3pm, Christensen Center Lobby
Augsburg College is an equal opportunity employer and educator. This application is available in alternative formats upon request. Call 612/330-1418.
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To Apply
Wed, Oct 17, 9-11am, Christensen Center Lobby
Fri, Nov 2, 11am-1pm, Christensen Center Lobby
Mon, Nov 12, 1-3pm, Christensen Center Lobby
Submit:
1) the attached paper Orientation Leader Job Application form,
2) a resume,
3) a proposed spring 2013 semester class schedule, and
4) a typed response to the application essay question.
Submit all materials to Joanne K. Reeck-Irby, Director of Campus Activities and
Orientation.*
*Joanne’s Office is located in Room 1B on the Ground Floor of the Christensen
Center. If Joanne is not present, slip materials under her office door.
Applications must be received by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. (No
late applications will be considered.)
Augsburg College is an equal opportunity employer and educator. This application is available in alternative formats upon request. Call 612/330-1418.
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CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND ORIENTATION (CAO)
Augsburg College
* Orientation Leader (OL) *
Job Application
2012-2013
Please Type or Print Clearly
Full Name _____________________________________
Student ID# ___________________
Preferred Gender ______________
School Address _____________________ Campus Box____ Current/Cell Phone _____________
City __________________________
State ________
Zip _______
Home Address _________________________________
Home Phone __________________
City __________________________
Zip _______
State ________
Augsburg Email Address ____________________________
Major Area of Study _____________________________
Cumulative GPA* ______
*First-year applicants must use cumulative high school GPA.
Expected Date of Graduation ______________________
Please Note: Students who are not eligible to be paid for work on campus may not apply for this position.
Application Essay: Describe the three most important things an Orientation Leader should keep in
mind when working with new students.
A Complete Application Includes: 1) this paper application form, 2) a resume, 3) a proposed spring 2013
semester class schedule, and 4) your typed response to the application essay question above. (Your response to the
essay question must be no longer than two pages double-spaced.)
Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 by 4:30 pm
Return a complete application to Joanne K. Reeck-Irby, Director of Campus Activities and Orientation, located in
Room 1B on the Ground Floor of the Christensen Center. If Joanne is not present, slip all application materials under
her office door. No late applications will be considered. If you are moved to the second round of interviews, you will
need to sign-up for a group interview on either Thursday, November 15 or Sunday, November 18.
Augsburg College is an equal opportunity employer and educator. This application is available in alternative formats upon request. Call 612/330-1418.
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