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OTEAM Orientation Leader - Returner and JagPack Leader 

  • OTEAM is a group of undergraduate students who lead the summer orientation programs from June to August. OTEAM orientation leaders are among the first undergraduates to welcome new students and their support systems when attending the IU-Indianapolis Orientation Program.  
  • They must have positive attitudes and energy as they are working to welcome students and their support systems during the orientation program. 
  • Among their responsibilities, the orientation leader - returner, is responsible to build the students’ sense of belonging on campus, including their sense of pride in the university, self-confidence, understanding of services, and excitement regarding their decision to attend and stay at IU-Indianapolis.  
  • The orientation leader returners, must be able to lead groups, connect with students individually, and communicate personally and professionally representing IU-Indianapolis's information about academics, student services, and the college experience. They must be able to thoughtfully care for the needs of the new students and their support system (family), anticipate their questions, and think critically when responding to ensure accuracy of the information they are providing. 
  • Orientation leader returners work throughout the orientation program to share campus information about programs, services, and opportunities that students can look forward to as a new student on campus.  
  • It is the role of the OTEAM to ensure students and their support systems are satisfied with their service at orientation and/or guide them to the correct resources to resolve questions/concerns.  
  • Orientation leader returners must successfully complete extensive training to be prepared to serve as front line representatives of the university.  
  • OTEAM supports incoming students and their support system in their transition to IU-Indianapolis. In this role, they must strive to provide the highest quality service. The success of our students’ transition is our success. 

Position Requirements 

  • Must be a current undergraduate student in good standing at IU-Indianapolis. 
  • Must have worked at least one orientation summer prior. 
  • Must earn and maintain a 2.5 GPA. 
  • Possess positive communication and teamwork skills. 
  • Be creative and have personal initiative and a strong work ethic. 
  • Strong critical thinking skills. 
  • Be able to work with a diverse group of people. 
  • Demonstrate ability to work with students, families, faculty, and staff. 
  • Complete OTEAM training throughout the spring semester and a 2-week program in May. 
  • Work 15+ hours a month between January-April. 
  • Work 29 hours a week between June – August. 

  

 General Responsibilities 

  • Duties involve a significant degree of responsibility, judgment, and decision making. OTEAM has the responsibility of critical response as well should situations arise as well, in the moment decision making within their scope of training and in the moment to assure a good experience for incoming students) 
  • Work is paraprofessional in nature. Hours of training brings this position to the level of paraprofessional – OTEAM staff are trained in leading activities, group discussion and inclusion, content specific to campus resources for the purpose of relaying to incoming students, teamwork skills, practiced verbal skills, attention to details for each of their assigned group members, and assist the full-time staff by relaying questions, connecting students to resources and assuring a smooth transition to IU-Indianapolis. 
  • Work requires self-direction and autonomy, with little direct supervision. (when in their groups there are times of complete autonomy around interactions with students). 
  • May direct activities of other student employees, including groups of student employees and program management, such as planning, supervision, delegation, and performance management. (While not directing student employees- this is the direction of activities, supervision of their group, and coordinating next steps during summer orientation. 
  • Confidently meet the needs of students and guest through summer orientation experience. 
  • Serve as a strong and positive representative of the university to new students and family members during the orientation program and in the classroom. 
  • Serve as a mentor to support students in the advising and course registration process. 
  • Serve as a resource to connect students to academic, health, or financial professionals on campus. 
  • Serve as a role model for campus involvement to help identify says to engage students and connect them socially. 
  • Serve as a referral agent and guide to connect new students and their family members to IU-Indianapolis programs, offices, and services. 
  • Be prompt, prepared, and accountable for interactions all throughout the program. 
  • Conduct campus and housing tours as needed with accuracy and professionally. 
  • Work with the Directors, Coordinators, and other Leaders to successfully facilitate new student, transfer, and guest orientation programs. 
  • Actively participate in all related trainings, activities, and meetings.  
  • Complete all other duties and expectations as directed by the Directors and Coordinator as needed. 
  • Collaborate with IU-Indianapolis faculty and staff.  

  

 General Responsibilities - JagPack Leader 

In addition to all of the requirements and responsibilities listed above, the JagPack Leader must also 

  • Create and develop student leader training sessions.  
  • Commit and work all winter and spring orientation sessions.  
  • Participate in monthly meetings with Supervisors and Coordinators. 
  • Participate in recruitment and selection processes. Including individual and group interviews.  
  • Serve as a mentor and support system for new and returning orientation leaders.  
  • Lead JagPack groups for new and returning orientation leaders.  

Please let us know in your application and interview which position you would like to be considered for: 

-Returner (January 2025 - August 2025) 

-JagPack Leader (October 2024 - August 2025) 

  

LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THIS POSITION 

  • Students will express ideas and facts to others effectively in a variety of formats, particularly written, oral, and visual formats. 
  • Students will comprehend, interpret, and analyze ideas and facts. 
  • Students will effectively communicate with others to meet shared goals and self-reflect on progress both professionally and personally. 
  • Students will be able collaborate with others to apply, analyze, evaluate, and create knowledge to arrive at reasoned conclusions and inform decisions. 
  • Students will set goals and create a plan to achieve goals and self-reflect on progress both professionally and personally. 
  • Students will integrate and apply their knowledge by meeting professional standards and competencies.