Each summer, 8,000 new students and 3,000 parents attend New Student Orientation at Sacramento State.
Orientation assists new students with their transition to campus by providing programs and services that outline the
University's academic requirements as well as social and developmental opportunities. Orientation Leaders are knowledgeable about academic policies, campus programs and serve as a resource to new students and their guests.
Term of Employment
This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) beginning late May until mid-August (some Saturdays. Work hours will be 7:15am – 4:45pm. Optional evening work hours (5pm – midnight) take place in July.
Minimum Qualifications:
 Enrolled in at least six units in Spring 2016 (May 2016 graduates are eligible)
 Minimum 2.7 GPA
 Enroll in ID 197 (3 unit, upper-division class) Wednesday nights 5:30-8:20pm during the spring 2016 semester
Conditions of Employment:
 Successful completion of ID 197: Training and Leadership for Orientation Leaders
 12 hours of advising in the Academic Advising Center during the Spring 2016 semester
 Minimum 2.7 GPA and good academic standing at the end of the Spring 2016
 Attend all training sessions (paid)
 This position has been designated as sensitive and will require a Criminal Background Check. We reserve the right to make the employment offer contingent upon the successful completion of the Criminal Background Check.
Rate of Pay:
 $11.00/hour
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Serve as a knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming representative of Sac State
 Advise students on General Education and graduation requirements
 Evaluate college and AP credits for GE equivalencies
 Assist students with schedule planning and course registration
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 Portray Sac State, its policies, services and programs in a professional manner
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Serve as a resource for campus programs and services
Coordinate morale activities for Orientation staff
 Conduct large and small group presentations for students and parents
 Facilitate group activities during the FROSH Night program
 Lead campus tours
Skill Development:
 Time Management
 Academic Advising
 Professionalism
 Multi-Tasking
 Problem Solving
 Public Speaking
 Initiative
 Customer Service
 Critical Thinking

All applicant materials must be typed
Name
Phone
Student ID#
E-mail
Street Address City, State, Zip Code
Answer below if you TRANSFERRED
to Sac State
When did you enroll at Sac State?
(ex. Fall 2014)
List fluent languages other than English
Which schools did you attend?
Answer below if you started Sac State as a
FRESHMAN
When did you enroll at Sac State?
(ex. Fall 2014)
List fluent languages other than English
What is your hometown?
Expected Graduation Date (ex. Fall 2015) Expected Graduation Date (ex. Fall 2015)
What is your major?
Sac State GPA:
(if this is your first semester at Sac State, write: NA)
Transfer GPA:
GPA
What is your major?
GPA
Sac State GPA:
(if this is your first semester at Sac State, write: NA)
How did you hear about the position? Please specify: _____________________________________
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Please share your prior employment history with us. If you wish to attach a resume feel free to do so.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Employer Job Title
Dates of Employment Duties
Employer
Dates of Employment
Job Title
Duties
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Tell us about your involvement in any Sac State programs or activities as well as off-campus involvement (Ex: sorority/fraternity, departmental club, little league coach, Girl Scout leader).
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Orientation Leaders are required to take initiative, think on their feet, work with others, and be a selfstarter. For your application, type and attach a personal statement (no longer than two pages) that addresses the following questions:
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What motivated you to apply for this position at this point in your Sac State career?
2.
Looking at the skill development areas on the job description, tell us about one of the areas that you believe you excel in the most.
3.
What does being a student at Sac State mean to you?
By signing this document I hereby certify that all information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and that I understand the conditions of employment.
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Applicant Signature
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION OFFICE, LASSEN HALL 1010
DUE: Friday, OCTOBER 30, 2015 no later than 5pm. We will not accept application materials that are not typed.
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