K-STATE STUDENT ORIENTATION PROGRAMS
Orientation & Enrollment and Wildcat Warm-up
Application Packet for Summer 2013
http://www.k-state.edu/nss/positions/
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Student leaders play a significant role in facilitating the successful transition of new students to the K-State
campus. The orientation and enrollment programs are comprehensive and structured programs recognizing
the academic and personal needs of new students entering K-State and their families.
MISSION
The mission of New Student Services is to provide for continuing services and assistance that will:
 Aid new students in their transition to K-State
 Expose new students to the broad range of educational opportunities offered by K-State
 Integrate new students into the life of K-State
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The minimum expectations/responsibilities of Orientation Leaders and Wildcat Warm-up Counselors include:
 Attend and actively participate in training and development programs
 Assist with the organization and implementation of programs for the summer of 2013
 Serve as role model and mentor for new students
 Acquaint new students and their families with campus services, activities, and facilities
 Encourage students to fully participate in the university environment
 Assist with the enrollment process
 Lead campus tours
 Participate in the evaluation process of the orientation programs
 Additional responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications for Orientation Leaders and Wildcat Warm-up Counselors are:
 Good academic (minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA) and disciplinary standing
 Understand and believe in the purpose of the orientation and enrollment programs
 Relate well with students, parents, faculty, and administration
 Exhibit responsibility, positive attitude, confidence, flexibility, team orientation, high energy level, and
strong communication skills
 Demonstrate a desire to learn about Kansas State University, its regulations, people, programs, and
community
 Available for approximately 20 hours of training in March and April, plus work activities prior to the
programs and during the scheduled program
Please note, if hired, attendance is mandatory at all training sessions.
BENEFITS
The benefits of the Orientation Leader and Wildcat Warm-up Counselor experiences include:
 The opportunity to gain significant leadership experience and professional development
 The opportunity to serve as a role model while assisting in the transition and retention of new students
 The opportunity to work with faculty and staff across campus
 Wildcat Warm-up staff: two nights housing in residence halls during each program
 An hourly pay rate of $7.25, staff shirts, and some meals
K-STATE STUDENT ORIENTATION PROGRAMS
Orientation & Enrollment and Wildcat Warm-up
Timeline for selection
Orientation Leaders
Wildcat Warm-up Counselors
Mon., February 18 or Tues., February 19
Selection workshops for all applicants.
5:00-8:00 p.m., K-State Student Union
February 18 – Flint Hills
February 19 – Flint Hills
You may choose EITHER the Monday session or the
Tuesday session, but all applicants must attend one
session and be able to stay for the entire time.
During the selection workshop, you will be involved
in several activities that will help us get to know
your strengths and personality. Dress is your
favorite K-State t-shirt.
Mon., February 18 or Tues., February 19
Selection workshops for all applicants.
5:00-8:00 p.m., K-State Student Union
February 18 – Flint Hills
February 19 – Flint Hills
You may choose EITHER the Monday session or the
Tuesday session, but all applicants must attend one
session and be able to stay for the entire time.
During the selection workshop, you will be involved
in several activities that will help us get to know
your strengths and personality. Dress is your
favorite K-State t-shirt.
Wednesday, February 20
Invitations to second round of interviews issued via
e-mail.
Wednesday, February 20
Invitations to second round of interviews issued via
e-mail.
Sun., February 24
Second round of selection workshops for invited
applicants.
3:00-7:00 p.m., K-State Student Union
February 24 – Cottonwood
Dress is business casual.
Sun., February 24
Second round of selection workshops for invited
applicants.
3:00-7:00 p.m., K-State Student Union
February 24 – Cottonwood
Dress is business casual.
Thursday, February 28
Notice of selection to all applicants.
Thursday, February 28
Notice of selection to all applicants.
Sunday April 7 & 14
Spring Workshop
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., 206 KSSU
All selected staff must attend.
Sunday April 7 & 14
Spring Workshop
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., 207 KSSU
All selected staff must attend.
Monday, May 20
Summer training sessions begin.
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., location to be announced
We will meet Monday-Friday from May 20 until the
program begins on June 7.
Saturday, April 20
Open House – Counselors will promote the
program at the browsing fair.
Monday, February 11
Applications are due in the New Student Services
office, 09 Anderson by 5 p.m.
Orientation Program Dates:
June 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21
Monday, February 11
Applications are due in the New Student Services
office, 09 Anderson by 5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28
Summer training sessions begin.
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., location to be announced
We will meet Monday-Friday from May 28 until the
program begins on June 7.
Wildcat Warm-up Program Dates:
June 7-9, June 14-16, and June 21-23
K-STATE STUDENT ORIENTATION PROGRAMS
Orientation & Enrollment and Wildcat Warm-up
Summer 2013
Please consider me for: (mark one) ___ Orientation Leader ___ Wildcat Warm-up Counselor ___ Either
Position
GENERAL INFORMATION
Name:
(last)
Birthday:
(first)
E-mail:
(month/day)
Student ID:
Campus Address:
________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Address:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Campus Phone:
Home Phone:
Date of entry at K-State:
Total semester hours completed:
High School and Year of Graduation:
K-State GPA:
Are you a transfer student? : (circle one)
Yes
If yes, transferred from?:
Major(s):
Minor(s):
Career Goal:
Will you be enrolled for the 2013 Summer Semester? (circle one)
If yes, how many hours?
Yes
No
During what session(s)?
RESUME
Please attach a resume that includes the information listed below.
 A local and permanent address, phone number and e-mail
 Previous and current education including high school, prior college education, current major,
anticipated graduation date and grade point average(s)
 Activities, service experience, leadership experience
 Present and former places of employment
 Honors, awards, and recognition
No
SHORT ANSWERS
Please respond to the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Limit your responses for all questions
to no more than two pages total, single-spaced. Be sure to complete all questions.
1. Why are you interested in being an Orientation Leader or Wildcat Warm-up Counselor and what
personal qualities do you have which will contribute to your ability to work in either position?
2. What was the most significant issue you faced in your transition to college? What did you learn from
that experience and how would you relate that to new students and family members?
3. What does teamwork mean to you and how have you been able to work successfully in a team
environment?
4. What is one thing about college life that you wish someone would have told you before you started
your freshman year?
REFERENCES
Please identify two campus references.
Name:
Title:
Relationship to you:
E-mail:
Name:
Title:
Relationship to you:
E-mail:
Phone:
Phone:
VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION
I affirm that the information which I have provided on this application form and all other application materials
for the positions is complete, accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge. I hereby give approval for New
Student Services personnel to check my academic and disciplinary records and understand that this
information will only be used in the selection process.
Signature:
Date:
How did you hear about this position?
This application packet must be returned to New Student Services (09 Anderson Hall) by 5:00 p.m. on
Monday, February 11, 2013. To be considered for a position, all applicants must attend a selection
workshop on either Monday, February 18 or Tuesday, February 19.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please contact:
Kiley Moody, Coordinator of New Student Services
785.532.6318
kmoody@k-state.edu
For a paper version of the application, please stop by 09 Anderson Hall.