Orientation Leader (OL) – JOB DESCRIPTION - Hartwick College

Orientation Leader (OL) – JOB DESCRIPTION 2012-2013
Orientation Leaders (OL) assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of
the New Student Orientation Program. They are frequently required to cooperate with others and
to sometimes subordinate their immediate needs and motivations for the purpose of building a
team which is able to successfully deal with the responsibilities it has to new students and their
families. Orientation involves constant change, reorganization, and evaluation. An OL must be
flexible and always ready and willing to make decisions, accept new tasks or take on additional
responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average through June 2013.
Be in good judicial standing with the College.
Possess good communication skills.
Be reliable, responsible, confident, flexible, and able to manage time well.
Display willingness and enjoyment for helping and working with other people.
Demonstrates a desire to learn and share knowledge about Hartwick, its individual
programs, its regulations, its people and its services.
Be classified as a full-time student with the College and be registered for 2013 Fall
classes.
May not hold other employment or participate in other activities as designated on the
timeline to attend required training and development and Orientation sessions.
Time Commitment:
Attend required training sessions:
o Monday, April 8, 12:30 p.m., Eaton Lounge
o Monday, April 22, 12:30 p.m., Eaton Lounge
o Monday, May 6, 12:30 p.m., Eaton Lounge
Team Coordinator(s):
Move-in: Saturday, May 25
Training: Saturday, May 25- Saturday June 1
Orientation Leader(s):
Move-in: Monday, May 27
Training: Tuesday, May 28- Saturday, June 1
New Student Orientation:
Sunday, June 2
Wednesday, June 5
Saturday, June 8
Wednesday, June 12

Orientation Leader (OL) – JOB DESCRIPTION 2012-2013
Orientation Leader Role Description:
Attend and participate in all training activities during the week prior to new student
arrival.
Serve as a role model for new students by displaying the responsibility and maturity of an
upper-class student.
Display initiative, interest and enthusiasm in assisting new students and families.
Serve as a peer advisor and resource person to acquaint new students with the Hartwick
campus, its people, services and activities.
Lead new students in understanding academic responsibilities.
Assist CSS Staff with all aspects of the orientation program, including preparation of
materials, implementation of programs and activities, check in and other assigned duties.
Team Coordinator Role Description:
All items listed in above section “Orientation Leader Role Description” as well as the
following:
o Attend and participate in all TC training activities prior to OL arrival.
o Serve as a positive role model for OLs, assisting with and encouraging responsible
decision-making.
o Organize, coordinate and communicate with respective offices and College
representatives.
o Work with staff to assess and address needs for OL team; hold peers accountable
and responsible for duties and tasks; be willing to address peers as deemed
necessary.
Benefits:
Develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
Build a stronger relationship with the College.
Opportunities to network and make connections with faculty and staff.
Assist students in their acclimation and transition to college life.
Receive College recognition.
Compensation:
Stipend of $400 (OL); $450(TC) (minus appropriate taxes).
Meals provided during training and orientation days only.
Housing provided on campus from (Saturday, May 25 for TC) Monday, May 27-
Thursday, June 13.