Marywood University
Orientation Chair Application 2015
Serving as an Orientation Chair is both a demanding and rewarding leadership experience.
The Orientation Team is composed of dedicated, competent students and professionals who work
together to welcome new students and their families to Marywood University.
The Orientation Chair is the highest ranking student position in the Orientation organizational
structure. Team Leaders report directly to Orientation Chairs. The following is a list of
responsibilities and duties that define the Orientation Chair Position:
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Assist in orientation planning, scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of the
Orientation programs beginning in the October, 2014 and continuing through the Fall 2015
semester. These programs include, but are not limited to, January Transitions program for
new students, a spring semester Open House, New Student Orientation in July, Fall
Welcome, and August Transitions program.
Collaborate with Office of Communications in designing and implementing a marketing
plan including recruitment materials, advertisements, and informational brochures.
Attend weekly meetings with the Co-Coordinators of Orientation, the Director of Student
Activities and Leadership Development and the Director of Housing and Residence Life.
Responsible for recruitment, interviewing, and selection of student Team Leaders and
Orientation Leader (OL’s) positions.
Plan and implement all training sessions, organizational meetings, and staff development
opportunities for the Orientation Team.
Work an agreed upon schedule during the 2014-2015 academic year. Hours of work will
be determined at a later date, however responsibilities include coordinating the spring Open
House, hiring Orientation staff, attending scheduled trainings, etc.
Work 30 hours/week from mid-May to the beginning of the Fall semester. Hours of work
will be determined prior to the end of the academic year.
Role model professional behavior at all times when interacting with Marywood University
administration, faculty, and staff and while performing all functions of the position.
Work collaboratively with and serve as a liaison between: the Director of Student Activities
and Leadership Development, the Director of Housing and Residence Life, Team Leaders,
and Orientation Leaders.
Other duties as assigned.
Compensation:
Orientation Chairs will be given a stipend of $4,000, which covers work from the start of the Mid
– October 2014 until the end of August 2015. Chairs will also be given housing and a meal plan,
beginning in mid-May 2015 and continuing until the beginning of the Fall 2015 semester. Please
be aware that alternate summer room and board arrangements will not result in additional stipend
monies
Minimum eligibility qualifications:
1.) Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
2.) Be in good academic standing with no judicial conduct history
3.) Previous Orientation required (TL or OL positions), other leadership experience preferred.
4.) Be available for selection and planning meetings during the Fall 2014 semester.
5.) Be available to work hours in the SALD during the Fall 2014 & Spring 2015 semesters and
a minimum of 30 hours/week during the summer. Availability must occur primarily during
routine business hours, but some evening and weekend commitments will be necessary,
particularly closer to Summer Orientation. Applicants must obtain prior approval for any
extra summer commitments with the Orientation Co-Coordinators.
Interviews for the Orientation Chair positions will be offered to candidates based on their
qualifications and applications. If contacted, you will be asked to participate in an interview that
will include Callie Frieler and Ross Novak, the Co-Coordinators of Orientation. Interviews will
last approximately 30 minutes.
Please provide on a separate paper a typed, written response to the information requested below. For
full consideration, return completed application by Friday, October 3, 2014 at 4:30 pm to Callie
Frieler in the Center for Student Activities and Leadership Development (107 Nazareth).
Name:
Class Year:
GPA:
Preferred phone number where you can be contacted:
Marywood e-mail address:
1.) What do you believe is the number one goal for New Student Orientation at Marywood
University?
2.) What leadership skills would you bring to the Orientation team? Please highlight any
relevant leadership experiences you have had.
3.) What skills would you like to gain as a result of serving as an Orientation Chair?
4.) What would you recommend as the 2015 Orientation theme? Why?
5.) If you could change one thing about any of your past Orientation experiences, what would
it be?
6.) Please list all other time commitments that you will have aside from classes during the
2014-2015 academic year.