Orientation Leader Application 2015
Position Description
Orientation Leaders will provide new students and families a high-quality
experience to welcome them to the Fort Lewis community. This experience
includes campus tours, strategies for a successful transition, school spirit,
academic success, and highlighting co-curricular opportunities. Orientation
Leaders must have good verbal communication skills, a positive attitude, ability
to work well under pressure, initiative, be flexible, a respect for differences, a
sense of professionalism, and a commitment to New Student Orientation.
This year there will be two different roles for Orientation Leaders: Group Leader
and Connection Leader. Each Orientation Leader will be assigned to one of the
roles depending on their individual strengths and interest.
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Group Leader responsibilities – lead a group of new students through a
structured program and facilitate discussions on FLC policies, resources,
services, and success tips.
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Connection Leader responsibilities – help to run social events during
Orientation, aid in logistics, and build relationships with new students in a
non-structured environment.
All Orientation Leaders will work collaboratively as a team to facilitate New
Student Orientation and will report to the Senior Leadership Team.
Important
Dates:
Applications Due:
February 4, 2015
Interviews:
February 17 & 18
February 24 & 25
March 4 & 5
1st Staff Meeting:
April 13, 2015 at 6pm
Training:
August 24-26, 2015
New Student Orientation:
August 27-29, 2015
Requirements
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Must be registered full time for the Fall 2015 semester by the time Orientation Leader training begins.
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By the end of the Spring 2015 semester, applicants must have completed 12 credit hours at Fort Lewis College.
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Must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA and earned a minimum 2.0 semester GPA for Spring 2015.
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Must attend 1st Staff Training on April 13, 2015 and training in August 2015.
Compensation
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Approximately $400 to $450 – First year Orientation Leaders will earn $9.50 per hour which may include some
overtime. Second year leaders may earn more per hour depending on experience and skills.
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Meals during staff training and Fall 2015 Orientation sessions.
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FLC shirts to wear during Orientation sessions.
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Opportunities for professional references and recommendation letters for future jobs or internships.
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Student ID #:
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Campus/Local
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Cell Phone #:
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FLC E-Mail
Address:
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Cumulative
GPA:
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Major:
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Minor:
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Co-Curricular
Involvement:
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Class Status:
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FLC?
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varsity
athlete?
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sanction from either Student
Housing or Judicial Affairs?
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English?
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Do you intend
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Resident
Assistant
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2015?
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Essay Questions
Please respond to each question. There is no suggested length for your answers. Write enough to answer the
question and be brief enough to retain our interest in your answer.
1. Why do you want to be an Orientation Leader?
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2. What are your strengths and how would they contribute to the success of New Student Orientation?
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3. What do you think would be your biggest challenge as an Orientation Leader?
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4. Please answer one of the following (A or B):
A. Describe your Orientation experience. Share positive and negative aspects of the experience.
B. If you did not attend a formal Orientation program, please describe components you feel would be
important to include in New Student Orientation.
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References
Please list the three (3) people who you know in a professional or educational setting from whom you will obtain
references. It is your responsibility to send the Reference Form to the people you list below. All references must
complete Reference Form and submit it electronically to Patrick Fredricks (ptfredricks@fortlewis.edu) before the
application deadline.
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Application Material Checklist:
☐ Completed application with answers to essay questions (electronic only)
☐ Professional Résumé (electronic only)
☐ Three (3) completed Reference Forms submitted directly from your references
via e-mail to Patrick Fredricks (ptfredricks@fortlewis.edu)
☐ A digital photo of yourself (headshot of only you)
Submit the completed application, résumé, and digital photo to
Patrick Fredricks at ptfredricks@fortlewis.edu no later than
February 4, 2015 at 5:00pm.
It is your responsibility to follow-up with your references to ensure their
forms have been submitted to Patrick by the application deadline.
Questions?
Call the Leadership Center:
(970) 247-7517
E-mail Patrick Fredricks:
ptfredricks@fortlewis.edu