Orientation Leaders
Thank you for your interest in the Orientation Leader position. This year we are looking for hardworking, humble, and enthusiastic undergraduate students to help guide new students through their transition to Emory University.
Orientation Leaders serve as university liaisons to all new students and families and represent the university during an intensive, week-long orientation session held the week prior to the start of classes.
The Orientation experience is a collaboration between Emory College of Arts and Sciences and Emory Campus Life to prepare students for their future in the Emory University learning community.
Please take a moment to review the important information below including qualifications, responsibilities, and mandatory dates before beginning your application.
Although the First-Time and Returning Orientation Leader application deadline has passed, we are still looking for transfer students interested in serving as Transfer Orientation Leaders! You can apply by using the launch buttons below the position description information by Wednesday, March 23!
ORIENTATION LEADER POSITION DESCRIPTION
QUALIFICATIONS
- Be enrolled for Fall 2022
- Have completed 12 credit hours at Emory University by January 2022
- Not be studying abroad during Fall 2022
- NOT be a new Goizueta Business School student attending the Business School Retreat during August Orientation
- Not be on academic or disciplinary probation as defined by the Emory University Honor Code and Undergraduate Code of Conduct
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application and maintain a 3.0 throughout employment (circumstances such as a disability, which may have impacted GPA, will be considered on an individual basis)
- Not hold a student position in Residence Life (as an RA, SA, SRA, CA, or FA) or participate as a peer leader for a Pre-Orientation Program (i.e. International Student Welcome, SOAR, Ignite Leader, STEM, etc.) in August 2022
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a role model for new students and demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Represent Emory University with pride and actively promote campus activities, organizations, and resources
- Assist incoming students and their families as they move in to their residence halls
- Contribute to the logistical set up and tear down of Orientation Week events as applicable
- Attend assigned Orientation events and activities with new students
- Communicate with and respond to small group members to provide support before, during, and after Orientation
- Lead various small group discussions related to academics, new student challenges, and finding community
- Engage in social events to build relationships and to help facilitate connections among new students
- Assist faculty/staff in academic advising for incoming students
- Participate in our Orientation Leader showcase if applicable
- Hold 1:1 or group conversations with new students over the summer via phone or Zoom
- Contribute to summer Orientation initiatives through participating in social media campaigns, serving on panels, or communicating with new students
- Attend all mandatory dates as outlined below
- Other duties as assigned
MANDATORY DATES
| Sat, April 9 (8AM - 5PM) | Orientation Leader Spring Retreat at the Oxford campus |
Late July - Early August | One-on-One Meetings with New Students |
| Fri, Aug 12 (9AM - 5PM) | Orientation Leader Move-In |
| Sat, Aug 13 - Thurs, Aug 18 | Orientation Leader Training
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| Fri, Aug 19 | Orientation Preparation Day |
| Sat, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 27 | Orientation Week
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| Sept (Date TBD) | Attend Carter Town Hall Event with OL Small Group |
| Week of Sept 26 | Participate in ECS 101 Session on Campus Involvement
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Additional Information for Returning and Transfer OL Applicants
In addition to the responsibilities of all Orientation Leaders (listed above) returning OLs will be expected to:
- Serve as a resource and additional point of contact for new Orientation Leaders, broadly.
- Serve as an assigned Peer Mentor to a group of first-time Orientation Leaders.
- Provide increased logistical support for Orientation programming (i.e. expectations of volunteering for additional shifts, programs, etc.)
- Provide increased support for all Student Coordinators. This includes:
- Providing additional tips and mentorship to Student Coordinator training group when asked.
- Serving as an example for facilitation training or other activities when asked.
- Being a resource and mentor to other OLs when Student Coordinators are unavailable or when asked.
APPLY NOW!
First-time and Transfer Orientation Leader applicants can use the button below to begin or continue their application.
LAUNCH FIRST-TIME AND TRANSFER OL Application
Returning OLs (students who have previously served as an Orientation Leader) can use the button below to submit their application.
LAUNCH RETURNING OL APPLICATION
