Orientation Transfer Student Coordinator

Job Title

Orientation Transfer Student Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be a role model for new students, and interact with them in various ways
• Attend and actively participate in Orientation Assistant training sessions in Spring and Fall
• Meet regularly with other Orientation Coordinators
• Work closely with orientation planning committee to plan, implement and continue to improve the new transfer student orientation program
• Coordinating all programming and events for new transfer students during Fall Orientation
• Help Coordinate and participate in aspects of Fall Orientation Assistant training
• Knowledgeable of and able to articulate aspects of the transfer student experience (transferring credit hours, internships, etc.)

General Qualifications and Requirements

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

Time Commitment 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
• 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.