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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

APPLICATION: APPLY HERE! 

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 
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