Summer Orientation Staff 2008
Office of the Vice President for Educational and Student Services
Position Information and Application Materials
The purpose of the Summer Orientation Staff (SOS) is to welcome all new students and their families to the University of Northern Iowa. The 16 students on SOS will provide information on university policies, procedures, and support services. They will assist new students in the development of first semester class schedules and registration, and will facilitate group discussion, organize social activities, and lead campus tours.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Currently enrolled UNI undergraduate student (must also be enrolled as an undergraduate during fall term following employment)
- Positive attitude regarding the university
- Ability to work effectively with groups and individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Openness to learning more about yourself, others, and UNI
- Strong communication skills
- Completed application materials by deadline with quality personal statement
Primary duties and responsibilities
- Participate in training program covering academic advising, campus and community resources, communication and leadership skills, and first-year student issues
- Assist in facilitating orientation programs for freshmen and new transfer students
- Serve as peer academic advisor to new students, and collaborate with professional advisors and other staff members from across campus
- Convey information to students and families about university policies and procedures, campus life, course offerings, registration, and other related topics
- Serve as a positive representative of the UNI community
- Participate in miscellaneous preparation and clean-up duties, including residence hall set-up
- Staff all aspects of orientation programs, including (but not limited to) check-in, testing, opening sessions, group advising, residence hall tours, evening social activities, registration, and evaluation meetings
- Assist with residence hall duties for orientation participants who stay overnight on campus, including check-in, check-out, and evening rounds.
Time Commitment
- Full-time employment from Wednesday, May 21 through Tuesday, July 15, 2008. Weekly staff training meetings during Spring semester beginning the week of March 24, 2008.
- Staff may accept other employment on the weekends during the period of full-time employment, but it must not conflict with orientation responsibilities.
- Staff may not enroll in summer classes during the period of full-time employment.
Compensation
$2,200 stipend, plus room and board from May 21 - July 15, 2008.
Application Process
Step 1: Application form (Word | PDF) with essay are due on Thursday, November 1.
Step 2: Mandatory group interviews for all applicants will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2007.
Students will choose either a 3:00 - 5:00 pm or a 5:30 - 7:30 pm group interview time on
the application form.
Step 3: Individual interviews will begin on Tuesday, November 6.
Selection of the student staff will be announced on Friday, November 16, 2007.
For additional information, contact Kristin Woods, Coordinator of New Student Programs, Office of the Vice President for Educational and Student Services, at 273-2815 or kristin.woods@uni.edu.