Office of Orientation and Leadership Development
Orientation Leader Position Description
The Office of Orientation and Leadership Development has a dual focus. One aspect of the office has
the primary focus of assisting new students and their families as they transition to the University
through comprehensive programs that take place throughout a calendar year. The other focus of the
office is providing information and training to undergraduate students in leadership development. To
support these efforts, the Office of Orientation and Leadership Development will hire a team of
undergraduate student orientation leaders (OLs).
Required Qualifications
 Multi-task oriented
 Strong communication skills
 Positive attitude
 Ability to receive and give feedback in a professional manner
 Ability to work with a variety of audiences
 Dependable, flexible, and responsible
 Familiarity with University policies and procedures
 University of Utah undergraduate student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA
of 2.5
 Have a clean University of Utah disciplinary record
 Be a current, full time undergraduate student for the 2014-2015 academic year
Leadership
- Welcoming
- Inclusive of persons from
a diversity of backgrounds
- Shares passion for the U
- Thoughtful
- Takes initiative in helping
and supporting others
- Engaging
- Approachable
Teamwork
- Works well and shares
responsibility with team
members
- Demonstrates followthrough
- Enthusiastic & energetic
- Unique skills in a team
- Represents the variety of
experiences of U students
Professionalism
- Uses good examples and
appropriate language,
particularly working with
campus partners
- Punctual
- Reliable & committed
- Flexible & open to
change
Knowledge
- Willing to learn and utilize
- Knowledge of the
University of Utah
- Understanding of students
in transition
- Awareness of parent &
family members needs and
support
Responsibilities
 Attend the following required trainings & events:
o OL Welcome Dinner – October 1, 2014
o Learning to Lead Leadership Conference – October 4, 2014
o Orientation Leader Retreat – November 14-15, 2014
o Register for and successfully complete the orientation leader training course- LDRSP
3960 (3 credit hours) during Spring 2015
o Attend Orientation Leader Intensive Training- May 26-June 5, 2015
 Work all Spring, Summer, and Fall semester Orientation Programs
o Spring 2015
 First-Year & Transfer Orientations – 7:45am until 3:00pm
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 Friday, November 21
 Monday, November 24
 Saturday, December 6
 Wednesday, December 10
o Summer 2015
 First-Year &Transfer Orientations – 7:45am until 3:00pm
 Wednesday, April 8
 Friday, May 15
o Fall 2015
 Transfer Orientations – 7:45am until 3:00pm
 Friday, May 1
 Friday, May 29
 Monday, June 8
 Friday, June 19
 Monday, June 22
 Monday, July 6
 Friday, July 17
 Wednesday, July 22
 First-Year Orientations – 2 days – 7:45am Day 1 to 5:00pm Day 2
 Thursday & Friday, June 11 & 12
 Monday & Tuesday, June 15 &16
 Wednesday & Thursday, June 17 & 18
 Tuesday & Wednesday, June 23 & 24
 Thursday & Friday, June 25 & 26
 Monday & Tuesday, June 29 & 30
 Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8
 Thursday & Friday, July 9 & 10
 Monday & Tuesday, July 13 & 14
 Wednesday & Thursday, July 15 & 16
 Monday & Tuesday, July 20 & 21
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Serve as a critical link for entering students to the University
Facilitate small groups with new students and parent & family members
Lead and participate in group cheers and skits
Make students, parents, and families feel welcome and a part of the University
Provide campus tours
Frequently speak in front of large and small groups
Be able to motivate and excite students
Attend all scheduled orientation functions
Work Welcome Week August 2015
Benefits
Orientation Leaders are required to work fulltime starting May 26-August 2014 and compensation will
be a stipend of $2500 for May-August 2014. On-campus housing will also be provided for OLs from
May 26-July 23, 2015. Additionally, OLs will gain the intrinsic value of having served the new
incoming class of Utah students, have the opportunity to develop their leadership abilities and
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professional skills, and receive mentoring from University of Utah professional staff members.
Successful Orientation Leaders exemplify four leadership characteristics: Leadership, Teamwork,
Professionalism, and Knowledge. The Office of Orientation & Leadership Development seeks
candidates who can speak to their experiences in these arenas. The chart below provides some
explanation of these characteristics including various skills and experiences for each. Those chosen to
serve as Orientation Leaders can expect to grow in these and many other areas. For more information
about the Orientation Leader experience, check out our website.
Application Timeline
The application process includes the proper completion of the Orientation Leader Application
(includes paper application and attendance at 1 Orientation Leader Info Session), a group interview,
and an individual interview. Preliminary decisions will be made once all applications have been
received and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the personal and group
interviews.
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Application Due: September 15 at noon (12:00pm)
1st and 2nd Round Interviews: September 17-20
OL Decisions Out: September 24
Office of Orientation and Leadership Development
200 S. Central Campus Drive Union Room 280 Salt Lake City, UT 84112
(801) 581-7069
orientation.utah.edu
orientation@utah.edu
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