Orientation Leader
The Orientation Leader serves as a leader, supporter, facilitator, and coach to to new first-year and transfer students in an effort to provide a seamless transition to UW-Parkside. As a team, we provide high-quality education, support, and transition resources to nearly 600 first year; 400 transfer students, and 450 family members/guests. Orientation Leaders get students excited about their Parkside journey and help to instill a sense of Parkside Pride in all of their endeavors.
Job duties include:
- Serve as a leader and guide to a group of 12-18 students for each New Student Orientation session (facilitate small group meetings, conduct campus tours etc.).
- Serve as a resource for students during Virtual Course Registration Days.
- Assist with the logistical execution of each session (check-in, parking, programs, etc.)
- Participate in summer transfer one stop events.
- Serve as a resource for students and parents/guests during Orientation Sessions by providing answers to questions that are honest and appropriate.
- Hold a minimum of four office hours during the summer (May – August & December - January).
- Participate in one large group speaking opportunity and lead University cheers and chants.
- Serve as a facilitator during the week of the Kick Start program for select incoming first year students in August.
- Participate fully in the first two days of Ranger Welcome and then on an as needed basis for the remainder of the week.
- Assist with social media outreach and efforts. Volunteer for “takeover” events and actively engage followers.
- Actively recruit the 2023-2024 Orientation Team Leaders via participating in Recruitment events (fall 2022) and providing recommendations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Please download the application packet on our website for more information regarding the position, as well as our dates and commitments.