Returning Orientation Leader Job Description
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. In addition, Orientation provides parents with an understanding of University
expectations and policies required of their student. Orientation Leaders are knowledgeable about
academic policies, campus programs and serve as a resource to new students and their parents.
Returning Orientation Leaders serve as a role model and mentor to new leaders.
Minimum Qualifications:
 Enrolled in a least six units during Spring 2015
 Minimum 2.7 GPA
Conditions of Employment:
 Minimum 2.7 overall and Sac State GPA and good academic standing at the end
of Spring 2015
 Attendance at specified times during ID 197 (ex: first/last class, GE updates)
 Attend all training sessions (paid)
 40 hours/week beginning late May until mid August (some Saturdays)
Rate of Pay:
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$11.50/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
 Serve as a resource for campus programs and services
 Portray Sac State, its policies, services and programs in a professional manner
 Coordinate morale activities for entire Orientation staff
 Conduct large and small group presentations for students and parents
 Facilitate group activities during the FROSH Night program
 Lead campus tours
 Develop presentation during training sessions
Skill Development:
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Time Management
Academic Advising
Professionalism
Multi-Tasking
Problem Solving
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Public Speaking
Initiative
Customer Service
Critical Thinking
Returning Orientation Leader Application
Summer 2015
All application materials must be typed
Name
Phone
Student ID #
Email
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Academic Information
Units Completed as of Fall
2014:
Expected Graduation Date:
Major(s):
Minor(s):
Cumulative GPA:
By signing this document I hereby certify that all information provided is accurate and
complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Applicant Signature
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Date
For your application, submit a cover letter and a resume that conveys your skills and abilities
to be rehired as an Orientation Leader for summer 2015. Cover letters and resumes are often
required when applying for jobs. Cover letters are normally 3-5 paragraphs and are an
opportunity to introduce yourself to an organization. In addition, a cover letter highlights
aspects of your resume that demonstrate your qualifications for the position. A well written
cover letter will motivate the employer to interview you.
Attach your cover letter and resume to the previous page and submit no later than Friday,
October 10th @ 5pm.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION OFFICE, LASSEN HALL 1010
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: orient@csus.edu OR CALL: Morgan and Andrew (916) 278-5082
DUE: Friday, OCTOBER 10th, 2014 no later than 5pm