2015-2016 Returner Orientation Job Description
Qualifications: Candidates must be enrolled at Fresno State and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Also, candidates must
have completed a minimum of two semesters at Fresno State by summer of 2016.
Duties and Responsibilities: Returning Orientation Leaders will serve as ambassadors to incoming freshman and
transfer students during orientation. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist with recruitment of new Orientation Leaders
Process telephone and e-mail inquiries
Mentor new Orientation Leaders
Compile and collate materials for orientation
Set up and take down of orientation sessions
Engage with students, their parents and other guests
Conduct campus tours & presentations
Assist students with class registration
Input survey data into online database
Perform other duties as assigned
Work Hours:
Returner Training Meeting: Feb. 5
Meet-and-Greet: Feb. 12
NODA Conference: Feb. 19–21
Training Nights: March 11, April 8, and April 29
Training Week: May 31 – June 10 (weekdays)
Dog Days:
o June 13-14, 16-17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
o July 1, 12, 14, 19, 21
Orientation Leaders are required to work ALL of the summer orientation dates listed below as well as
training weeks. The dates of employment will be from Feb 2016 to July 2016. Orientation Leaders will
work on average 25 hours a week including a minimum number of non- Dog Days. Orientation days are
approximately 10- hour work days. If Winter Orientations take place, Orientation Leaders are expected to
work a minimum number of hours in December.
Additional Info:
 During the spring semester all returning orientation leaders will be required to work office hours.
 All orientation leaders hired will have a probationary status until completion of all training nights.
Benefits and Salary:
Hourly wage: $10.25 per hour
Name tag & one staff shirt (to be worn at each orientation session)
Extensive leadership experience
On campus networking
Lunch provided during orientation sessions
All applications are due no later than 5:00pm Friday, October 30th in Joyal 224.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name
Permanent Address
Local Mailing Address
Phone Numbers: Home
Cell
Fresno State Email (required)
Spoken languages (Other than English)? If so, please list
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Major(s)
Minor(s)
Fresno State ID Number
Cumulative Campus GPA
Class Level
Estimated Graduation Date
High School
City
College(s)
City
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (Please type or print clearly on a separate sheet of paper)
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What do you hope to gain from another year as an Orientation Leader? (Be Specific)
There tends to be a drop-off in performance with returning Orientation Leaders. What would you do to
ensure that this does not affect your or your work with our students?
What do you feel was your greatest contribution to the orientation team?
In what area do you feel you have the biggest room for growth? During the upcoming Dog Days
sessions, what specifically will you do to address this?
If you could give advice to new orientation leaders, what would you say?
Create a presentation (PowerPoint, activity, video, etc.) that benefits new Orientation Leaders highlighting an
important aspect of orientation. You are encouraged to think outside of the box and cover any topic of your
choosing.
Can you attend NODA Regional II Conference (Feb 19–21) in Pomona, CA? Yes___ No___ Not Sure ___
NODA is a conference involving orientation leaders and staff around California, Nevada, Hawaii, and Arizona.
More information will be given before the event.
I certify that the information given on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that the
references listed may be contacted. I further understand that upon acceptance of this position, I will be required to
provide identification for employment eligibility as stipulated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Applicant’s Signature
Date