Orientation Leaders
Orientation is a comprehensive program sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and Orientation Programs, faculty, staff and most importantly, returning students. The program is designed as an introduction to student life, involvement on campus and the resources and service available to new students. Orientation Leaders are vital to the success of this program. Click here for Orientation dates and activities.
Selection & Training
Orientation Leaders (OLs) are selected based on their application, interview, and their enthusiasm for the College. Applications are available in the Student Affairs Office and leaders are selected in early spring. Training for leaders begins in the spring semester. Through these training sessions, OLs get to know one another, contribute to the Orientation schedule for new students and begin to come together as a cohesive team. OLs are expected to return to campus before the orientation program begins for further training and to help ready the campus for our new arrivals.
Leader Responsibilities & Duties
All OLs sign a contract with the Office of Student Activities and Orientation Programs which makes them aware of their specific responsibilities and duties. Responsibilities include:
- Attend all orientation leader-training sessions to be held at the end of the spring semester.
- Assist in the organization and preparation fo orientation activities.
- Participate in orientation leader training to take place prior to Welcome Weekend in the fall..
- Assist new students (and the Residential Life Staff) with move-in..
- Attend all sessions and activities involved with Welcome Weekend in the fall..
- Lead an Orientation Group; motivate and assist these students with regards to Orientation sessions, activities, and meals.
- Aquaint new students with campus services, activities and building locations.
- Remain in contact and work with assigned Orientation Group throughout the year; remain a resource for the group and attend planned follow-up events and/or campus activities with the group.
- Participate in the evaluation process.
- Make Orientation fun for you and all new students!
Characteristics of a Successful Orientation Leader
Someone who is...
- Energetic
- Positive
- Good Communicator
- Creative
- Able to keep students focused and directed during the Orientation program
- Able to listen to others
- Respectful
- Good spirited
- Hard working
- Responsible
- Outgoing
- Encouraging
- Sensitive to the moods, feelings, and personal choices of others
- Flexible and open-minded
- Knowledgeable of the Saint Joseph College campus, activities, and mission.
By taking on this responsibility, OLs are the first impression that first-year students and their families have of Saint Joseph College.
By accepting the responsibility of being an Orientation Leader, they accept that they are "Orientation".
Our program is only as strong as our leaders!
