Orientation Commuter Student Coordinator

Job Title

Orientation Commuter Student Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the planning of various aspects of Fall Orientation at the University of Portland
• Be a role model for new students, and interact with them in various ways
• Post to personal social media on behalf of the University and therefore all personal, viewable social media content should be appropriate for all audiences
• Attend and actively participate in Orientation Assistant training sessions in Spring and Fall
• Coordinate programming for new commuter students during Fall Orientation, including but not limited to Commuter social, luncheon and dinner
• Help Coordinate and participate in aspects of Fall OA training
• Report to the Program Coordinator for Student Clubs and Organizations
• Meet regularly with other Orientation Coordinators
• Be an official representative of the University of Portland in all Orientation activities

General Qualifications and Requirements

• Required: Full-time undergraduate student who is/was a first-year commuter student
• Required: Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Required: Ability to motivate a group of peers
• Required: Strong organizational skills

Time Commitments and Required Availability

• Required: Available for weekly check-ins, orientation team meetings, and post-orientation debrief
• Required: Attend the one spring training session if you are a first-time OA, typically held in mid to late April (unless you have extenuating circumstances or a previously scheduled class)
• Required: Return to campus prior to Orientation and actively participate in all OA training sessions
• Required: Attend every planned Orientation event/activity unless excused in advance by your supervisor

Good Standing Statement

The position you are applying for requires students to be in good standing with the University of Portland. By agreeing to apply to this position you are consenting to allow the Office of Student Activities to request your involvement in the University of Portland Conduct Process. You may submit an additional explanation that will accompany your application.