College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University
Student Activities & Leadership Development
Upper Mary Commons
St. Joseph MN, 56374
Job Title: Orientation Leader—Fall 2010
Department: CSB/SJU Student Activities and Leadership Development
Length of Position:
- Orientation Leader—Dates: August 22 – 26, 2010
- Training for Orientation Leaders—Date: Spring 2010 -- (TBD)
Applications will be due Monday, November 16th at 4:30 p.m.
Function/Description of the Position: To assist the Orientation Coordinators with the duties and responsibilities of providing leadership facilitation of the orientation program for new students at CSB/SJU. Orientation Leaders will gain professional skills and leadership experience assisting incoming first-year students and their parents.
Responsibilities:
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Assist in the implementation of orientation programs for new students and their parents
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Attend training for student orientation leaders
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Serve as a role model for incoming students and peers
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Provide leadership and facilitation for small orientation groups
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Support and participate in small faculty group meetings at both SJU and CSB
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Follow the established contract in regard to rules, behavior and attitude as determined by the orientation staff
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Lead small group discussions with first year students
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Guide tours of first year students and parents
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Assist in the set-up and take-down for orientation events
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Contact your orientation group members during the summer
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Carry out other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
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Ability to understand and effectively communicate the mission of CSB/SJU experience
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Familiarity with CSB/SJU programs, resources, and organizations
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Demonstrated ability to manage time and information in a high-paced environment
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Effective interpersonal skills: assertive, helpful, sensitive and tactful in working with others
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Ability to accept and respond to critical feedback
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Willingness to maintain positive, flexible and adaptable working style
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Availability to attend mandatory training sessions
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Availability to participate fully in all orientation programs
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Ability to lead and facilitate small group discussion
Pay: Stipend available— specific amount to be determined
Contact Person: Trish Doran
Please complete the applications at the following two links:
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