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2013 ORIENTATION LEADER APPLICATION

What we look for in an Orientation Leader :

• Successful academic performance (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5)
• Note: first-year students and new transfer students are on conditional status until fall grades are posted.
• A dedication to creating an inclusive environment for orientation staff, faculty, students and family participants
• Desire to learn more about yourself and your ability to communicate and lead others
• Willingness to be a team player
• Flexibility
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Great sense of school spirit

Role of an Orientation Leader:

• Serve as an ambassador to incoming students & families
• Facilitate workshops & information sessions relating to academics, social environment, and URI culture
• Assist with all aspects of the summer program including, but not limited to, check-in and check-out, student course scheduling, workshop presentations, and a theatrical production

• Work cooperatively with all University personnel and orientation staff
• Participate in all orientation sessions and trainings
• Live in an assigned residence hall for summer training and duration of the June program
• Adhere to all University and orientation policies and procedures
• Participate in 2 Spring Welcome Days for the Class of 2017, and the Fall & Spring Orientation Advising Days

Required Qualifications

• Good academic standing: a current minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (minimum GPA maintained for entire length of the position)
• Good disciplinary standing
• Should be available to begin working on a part-time basis in the fall 2012 and the spring 2013 semesters; work full-time in May and June.
• Strong interpersonal skills, effective time management, creativity, multicultural competence, self-motivation and a strong work ethic
• A dedication to creating an inclusive working environment for orientation staff, faculty, families and student participants.
• Availability for all summer orientation dates

Benefits:

• Earn $1700, plus room and board for the summer training and June sessions
• Gain extensive knowledge and understanding of URI
• Gain valuable professional skills and knowledge in leadership, personal awareness, group facilitation, public speaking and relationship building
• Interact with a variety of students, family members, faculty and administration
• Make lasting friendships and memories

Orientation 2013 Session Dates:

Orientation 2013 Dates

           Contact Information

Office of New Student Programs
The University of Rhode Island
6 Rhody Ram Way
140 Roosevelt Hall
Kingston, RI 02881

Phone: (401) 874-5927
Fax: (401) 874-4320
Email: newram@etal.uri.edu
Web: http://www.uri.edu/orientation