Returning Orientation Lead
Position Type: Federal Work Study Or Non Work Study
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Mentor new orientation leaders.
- Facilitate small group interaction with incoming students.
- Serve as a positive representative of the Detroit Mercy while fostering a welcoming environment among its newest community members.
- Acquaint new students with campus services and building locations.
- Communicate essential information in a variety of public settings.
- Assist with the preparation of Orientation materials and activities.
- Attend and participate in all OL training sessions.
- Maintain contact with the PTV group for the first six weeks of the semester.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least one-year previous experience as an orientation leader 2.5 grade point average.
- No active disciplinary sanctions.
- Full-time student.
- Effective communication skills.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with Detroit Mercy resources, services, and academic programs.
- Energy and enthusiasm.
- Pride in being a Detroit Mercy student.
- A desire to work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and staff.
- Dedication and flexibility.
- A willingness to learn.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Adhere to professional and ethical standards of conduct, which include all University, local, state, and federal laws and regulations, in addition to program policies.
- The Orientation Leader will be expected to represent the college, including the Residence Halls, Greek Life, and the many other campus offices and resources, in a positive and unbiased manner, regardless of personal affiliations.
- Project themself as role models who exemplifies strong academic decision-making and a balanced lifestyle to new students.
- Relate and interact well with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
- Conduct activities that educate new students about social, academic, and personal skills to increase new student success at the University of Detroit Mercy.
- Help promote and develop positive relationships between new students, faculty, and staff.
- The Orientation Program is an alcohol-free program.
- Work as a responsible team member and remain flexible regarding working hours and conditions.
Anticipated Schedule:
- TBD
Job Contact:
- Stephanie Wheeler – (313) 993-1033 – wheelesm@udmercy.edu