UNIVERSITY of HAWAI‘I at HILO
New Student Programs
ORIENTATION LEADER APPLICATION
The Orientation Leader is one of the most crucial and rewarding
leadership opportunities on campus. They are the student
leaders responsible for creating a foundation for graduation for
not only our first time first year students, but for all of the
newest members of our campus ‘ohana. As an Orientation
Leader you’ll help to develop long lasting connections to other
students, to our faculty, and to our many campus resources;
you’ll build a supportive learning environment to ensure that
our students are academically successful; and, you’ll work to
create a commitment and understanding of what it means to be
a proud member of our UH-Hilo ‘ohana.
For many, the Orientation Leaders are the first people our
newest students will meet and see on campus and it will be
your job to create a positive, memorable first impression as you
reach out to support the approximately 500-600 students and
their families that are expected to participate in the Fall 2014
Orientation Program.
Once Orientation Week is over, our work is not done. The
Orientation Leader position is more than a welcome crew; it
may be one of the best leadership experiences you’ll have here
at UH-Hilo. Orientation Leaders work throughout the entire
year to plan events that connect students, develop initiatives to
support academic success, and show off our amazing campus
pride.
We are now recruiting and selecting motivated, excited,
enthusiastic, amazing student leaders for the 2014-2015
Orientation Leader positions. Applications are due Monday,
March 31, 2014 by Noon via email to nsp@hawaii.edu.
Think seriously about becoming an Orientation Leader–
We know you’ll have a fantastic time.
Desired Characteristics
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Possess strong interpersonal
communication skills
Organized and detail oriented
Knowledgeable about UH-Hilo
including university policies,
programs, offices and organizations
Team oriented
Motivated
Energetic
Required Qualifications
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Must be a full time UH-Hilo student
throughout the 2014-2015
academic year
Must have completed at least one
semester at UH-Hilo by June 2014
Have a minimum cumulative GPA
of 2.5
Have a clear judicial record
Possible Resume Enhancements
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Planned and implemented new
academic success initiatives for over
1200 students
Organized events for over 1200 new
students focused on building peer to
peer connections.
Mentored a group of new students
throughout their transition to the
University.
Designed campus wide initiatives
to foster a greater sense of
campus pride
Worked to create an atmosphere of
connections, academic success, and
‘ohana for all new members of the
UH-Hilo community
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 31, 2014
For more information call (808) 932-7384, email nsp@hawaii.edu, or visit http://hilo.hawaii.edu/nsp
2014-2015 Orientation Leader Application
UNIVERSITY of HAWAI‘I at HILO
New Student Programs
Orientation Leader Position Description
Over Summer:
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Connect and communicate with individuals from assigned group of new admitted
students welcoming them to UH-Hilo and answering any questions they may have
about their transition.
During Orientation:
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Organize, Lead, and Support your assigned group of new students, throughout
Orientation week
Be a knowledgeable friendly resource for all students and families during Orientation
Welcome and engage students from the moment they step onto campus
Support the logistics and operation of Orientation Week. This may include setup and
takedown.
Beyond Orientation Week:
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Maintain connections with assigned group of new students.
Participate as an active member on one of the three NSP teams (see below for team
descriptions):
o Creating Connections
o Academic Success
o Developing ‘Ohana
Availability
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Must be available for:
o Spring Training
 Sunday, April 27
o Fall Training
 Saturday, August 16 – Tuesday, August 19
o Fall Orientation Week
 Wednesday August 20 – Sunday, August 24
o Spring Semester Training
 January 6-7
o Spring Orientation Week
 January 8-10
o Orientation staff meetings every Wednesday evening for 1 hour from
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. throughout the academic year
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Orientation Leader Position Descriptions (cont.)
Desired Characteristics
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Knowledgeable about UH- Hilo, including university policies, programs, offices and
organizations
Possess strong interpersonal communication skills
Organized and detail oriented
Team oriented
Motivated
Energetic
Required Qualifications
 Must be a full time UH-Hilo student throughout the 2014-2015 academic year
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Must have completed at least one semester at UH-Hilo by June 2014
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Have a clear judicial record
Team Descriptions:
Creating Connections
One of the most important factors in creating a strong foundation for new student success is
how connected they feel to their University. The Creating Connections Committee will develop
programs to create connections between students, connections with faculty, and connections to
campus resources. If you like putting on events and think that creating long lasting connections
and friendships is an integral part of being in college, and also want to connect students to
campus resources and their professors, this is the committee for you.
Academic Success
Academic success is a fundamental part of a new student’s experience. This committee will
develop programs and campus initiatives to support learning and help new students be
academically successful. If you think academics are an important part of being a successful
student, and want to help others be great students and promote learning, then this is the
committee for you.
Developing ’Ohana
What does it mean to be a Vulcan? Why should you feel proud to be a student here at UH-Hilo?
This committee will work to bring our newest students into our ’Ohana (family) by creating
programing and initiatives that promote our community of UH-Hilo students, staff, faculty, and
alumni. If you have school pride, love your campus, and want to shout from the rooftops about
how amazing UH-Hilo is, then this is the committee for you.
2014-2015 Orientation Leader Application
UNIVERSITY of HAWAI‘I at HILO
New Student Programs
ORIENTATION LEADER APPLICATION
Application Process:
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Completed applications are due by Noon on Monday, March 31, 2014 via email to
nsp@hawaii.edu
We will be conducting 30 minute interviews between April 1st – April 11th
Last Name:
First Name:
UH-H Student ID Number:
Current Address:
City
State/Zip
Summer Address:
City
State/Zip
Fall 2014 Address:
City
State/Zip
Will you be living in a residence hall next semester? Yes ☐
If No, distance from campus:
Cell Phone:
(
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minutes.
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Phone over summer (if different than above):
E-mail:
No ☐
(
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@hawaii.edu (all communications via email will be sent to your @hawaii.edu account)
Will you be checking the email listed above on a regular basis over the summer? Yes ☐
No ☐
Number of Semesters at UH-Hilo (including the current one)
Expected Graduation Semester:
Major (or intended major):
Cumulative GPA:
Are you planning on taking classes over the summer? Yes ☐ No ☐
If Yes, where are you taking them?
UH-Hilo ☐
Other:
Name you would like on your name badge:
Adult T-shirt Size (check one):
S☐
M☐
L☐
XL ☐
XXL ☐
Have you been an Orientation Leader or other NSP Staff member before at UH Hilo? Yes ☐ No ☐
If Yes, when?
☐ Fall / ☐ Spring
(year)
What position:
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Orientation Leader Application (cont.)
Have you attended any other colleges or Universities?
Yes ☐ No ☐
If Yes:
Name of School
City, State
Type of Degree earned:
From (mm/yy) - To (mm/yy)
OR
# of credits completed:
Were you an Orientation Leader or similar position at this institution?
Yes ☐ No ☐
How did you find out about the Orientation Leader position? (check all that apply)
☐ Flyer
☐ Poster
☐ Faculty/Staff
☐ Tabling
☐ RISO
☐ Past/Current Orientation Leader
☐ CSO
☐ A Friend
☐ UH Hilo Announcement Calendar
☐ Other:
Questions
On a separate page, please type your answers to the following questions:
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What previous leadership and/or work experience have you had which prepares you for the
Orientation Leader position?
Why does being Orientation Leader interest you?
What personal characteristics do you possess that will make you a unique addition to the New
Student Programs staff?
Creating Connections, Promoting Academic Success, and Developing ‘Ohana are the three main
focus areas for New Student Programs. For each of these focus areas please address the
following:
a. Why do you think this is an important focus area?
b. What would you do to promote this focus area?
Application Requirements
Please submit the following via email to nsp@hawaii.edu by Noon on Monday, March 31, 2014
1. This Information Sheet
2. Resume
3. Answers to the four questions above
4. Your available times between Monday, April 1 and Wednesday April 11, for a 30 minute
interview (not including Saturday or Sunday).
I agree that the information submitted in this application is complete and correct. By typing my name
below and submitting this application, I permit the New Student Programs Office to review my academic
and judicial records with University of Hawai`i at Hilo. Release of this information is necessary for the
application process.
Signature
Date
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 31, 2014
For more information call (808) 932-7384, email nsp@hawaii.edu, or visit http://hilo.hawaii.edu/nsp
2014-2015 Orientation Leader Application