Summer Orientation Staff 2009
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
118 Gilchrist Hall Mail Code 0010
Position Information and Application Materials
The role of Summer Orientation Staff (SOS) members 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 help new students connect with each other, introduce students and families to campus culture, lead new students in the development of first semester class schedules, assist with registration, facilitate group discussion, organize social activities, and lead campus tours.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Currently enrolled UNI undergraduate student (must also be enrolled during the 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 and folder-stuffing
- Staff all aspects of orientation programs, including (but not limited to) check-in, parking duty, 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 20 through Tuesday, July 14, 2009.
- Staff may accept other employment on the weekends during the period of full-time employment, pending discussion with the SOS supervisor. Outside employment 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 20 - July 14, 2009.
Application Process
Step 1: Application form (Word | PDF) with essay are due on Wednesday, November 5. See attached form for details.
Step 2: Applicants must attend one mandatory group interview. The choices are Sunday, November 9, 2008 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. OR Monday, November 10 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Group interviews will take place in Gilchrist Hall, rooms 007 and 009.
Step 3: Individual interviews will begin on Thursday, November 13. Selection of the student staff will be announced on Friday, November 21.
For additional information, contact Kristin Woods, Coordinator of New Student Programs, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, at 273-2815 or kristin.woods@uni.edu.