Job Description and Application
Orientation Leaders serve as a primary resource for new students and their families and are therefore expected to exhibit a high degree of maturity, responsibility, integrity, care, friendliness, and a positive attitude. Orientation Leaders should also exhibit a strong commitment to the mission of Drake University.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Orientation Leaders and other staff members will work to create a friendly and helpful environment in which students and their families can find answers to their many questions and concerns about Drake University. Specific duties will include the following:
- Attend ALL portions of the orientation staff development and program sessions, including arrival and departure periods, briefing and debriefing.
- Participate in all portions of the five orientation sessions on campus.
- Collaborate with other Orientation Leaders to create OL video to share with new students and families
- Posting on New Student Programs social media
- On going communication to new students
- Assist the Associate/Assistant Dean of their college with academic advising and course registration as needed
- Facilitate discussion and coordinate team building activities for orientation small groups
- Work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse group of staff members
- Be responsible and accountable to team members, staff, and new students and their families
- Serve as a positive role model and interact with team members, staff and new students authentically, truthfully, and honestly
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Orientation Leader Important Dates
Optional Informational Meetings: Click here to sign up for one!
- Tuesday, December at 5:00pm in Meredith Hall 102
- Wednesday, February 5 at 8:00pm on Zoom
- Thursday, February 13 at 5:00pm in Meredith Hall 102
Applications Due: Monday, February 17
Candidate Interviews: February 24 – March 7
Spring Retreat: Saturday, March 29
Spring Development in the Drake Room:
- Friday, April 4 - 9:00am - 11:00am
- Friday, April 11 - 9:00am - 11:00am
- Fri., April 18 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Summer Development: Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, May 31 - all day
Summer Orientation Sessions:
- Session 1: Wednesday, June 4 – Thursday, June 5
- Session 2: Sunday, June 8 – Monday, June 9
- Session 3: Friday, June 13 – Saturday, June 14
- Session 4: Sunday, June 22 – Monday, June 23
- Session 5: Thursday, June 26 – Friday, June 27