2018 Orientation Leader Application Packet Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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1 2018 Orientation Leader Application Packet Hobart and William Smith Colleges

2 2018 Orientation Leader Application General Information Candidates interested in the 2018 Orientation Leader (OL) position may apply using the attached application. Approximately students will be selected to serve as OLs and another students will be selected to serve as OMs. Responsibilities and expectations for the respective position are detailed below. Orientation Goals: Orientation is designed to welcome and introduce all entering students and their families to Hobart and William Smith Colleges. At the end of the Orientation experience, entering students should: be prepared, ready and eager to engage in academic learning, have a clear understanding of academic and social standards for excellence, develop meaningful connections with HWS community members. Specifically, each entering student should have a mentoring team comprised of members from the 1) student body, 2) faculty and 3) staff in effect creating a triangulation of support around each entering student be familiar with the full range and scope of HWS campus support services. Families should complete the Orientation experience with: a quiet confidence that their student will be fully supported for success as a new HWS student, all immediate and important questions answered, a familiarity with key campus resources and calendar of important dates, and meaningful connections with their students FY seminar instructor, other families and staff. Core Competencies As a member of the Orientation Team, we expect that you will: Leadership better understand yourself as a leader: core values, strengths, while understanding weaknesses and communication style. improve your ability to inspire a shared vision and motivate others to achieve goals. empower others to reach their full potential. Citizenship gain a clearer understanding of and appreciation for the HWS mission and core values. work diligently to realize the Orientation Team s vision and goals for excellence. better understand the rights and responsibilities afforded to all HWS students. Integrity at all times conduct yourself with the highest standard of honesty and integrity. reliably communicate accurate information. When in doubt, ask. Inclusivity not judge one another. seek first to understand one another regardless of differences. pursue shared solutions to problems that fully include underrepresented voices. Selection Process In addition to your application and resume, OL candidates will participate in an individual interview (will be scheduled for the week of 2/5). Please sign up for a date when you turn in your application. Orientation Leader Applications due Friday, February 2 *Please sign up for an interview time when you submit your application. p. 1

3 Orientation Leader Interviews Week of February 5 Orientation Leaders Notified of Decisions Friday, February 9 Orientation Mentor Applications due Monday, February 12 *Please sign up for an interview date when you hand in your application. Orientation Mentor Group Process Interviews Saturday, February 17 Orientation Mentors Notified of Decisions Week of March 5 The Qualifications for being an Orientation Leader include: Orientation Leader (OL) Responsibilities 2.5 cumulative GPA or better and in good academic & social standing Strong record of reliability, honesty, & trust Campus leadership, student work-study/research or other campus experience preferred Knowledge of & commitment to the Orientation Program goals Positive attitude & demonstrated ability to motivate others Strong interpersonal & communication skills Ability to work effectively with diverse team members, including students, & administrators Demonstrate flexibility, responsibility, & willingness to assist others Reporting to your assigned responsibilities Orientation Leaders are expected to: Arrive on-time and actively participate in all OL/OM trainings, meetings, & assigned duties Serve as a leader & role model for the Orientation Mentors Assist with all program planning & logistics as assigned to your leadership role Work cooperatively with the other Orientation Leaders, Orientation Mentors, & Orientation Coordinators Serve as a role model in terms of academic, social, & ethical behavior Ensure accurate information is disseminated properly to new students & families Encourage new students to attend all required activities during their first semester Attend meetings with Orientation Coordinators Facilitate activities as assigned by the Orientation Coordinators Terms and Conditions of Employment for Orientation Team: The OM application process is completely online. This application is for the OL role only. Both OLs & OMs may not be involved in late summer or fall commitments that conflict with Orientation Team trainings or Orientation Weekend (i.e. Res Ed staff, fall sports, other work commitments, or travel.) Participate in all Orientation staff training and the entire orientation weekend: OL Training: Thursday, August 16 - Wednesday, August 22 OM Training: Sunday, August 19 - Wednesday, August 22 Orientation Program: Thursday, August 23 - Sunday, August 26 Collaborate with Residential Education staff during move-in and Orientation programming Participate in Orientation Team Debrief in September p. 2

4 SECTION A - Application HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES 2018 Orientation Leader Application Please type or print neatly. If not chosen as an Orientation Leader please consider me for an Orientation Mentor Name: Student ID#: HWS Scandling Box: Current Residence (Building): College: Summer Mailing Address: Cell Phone: Class Year: Cumulative GPA: Major/Minor: Shirt Size: Dietary Restrictions: How did you find out about the Orientation Leader position? Check all that apply Posters Social Media Orientation Website Word of Mouth Resident Assistant/Residence Coordinator (Name: ) Orientation Team member (Name: ) Faculty/Staff Member (Name: ) OL Interview Availability: OL applicants will participate in individual interviews during the week of February 5. Please indicate your availability on the following days and time. Check boxes that indicate when you ARE AVAILABLE. Monday, February 5 Tuesday, February 6 Wednesday, February 7 Thursday, February 8 3:00pm- 3:30pm 3:30pm- 4:00pm 4:00pm- 4:30pm 4:30pm- 5:00pm Previous Experience: Do you have previous Orientation Staff experience? Yes No Staff Position(s) and Year(s) p. 3

5 Briefly list other previous HWS work or service experience: Department Length of Service Department Length of Service SECTION B Academic and Social Standing Are you currently on social probation? Yes No Are you currently on academic probation? Yes No Have you ever received disciplinary sanctions at HWS? Yes No If yes to any of these, please explain: SECTION C Resume Please submit your current resume. Career Services has many resources to assist you in preparing your resume. Visit for resume assistance. SECTION D Short Answers Orientation Leader Short Answer Questions: (please type your responses on a separate sheet of paper, combined/all responses should be answered in 250 words or less) 1. Please list your preference* area if you were to be an Orientation Leader (1-10, one being your first choice). *Preferences are not guaranteed. Orientation Central Transfer Students Family / Parents / Faculty International Students OM Coordinator Nighttime Activities Service Set Up / Food / Logistics Social Media HWS Spirit & Heritage 2. If selected as an Orientation Leader you will have the responsibility of coordinating many crucial aspects of orientation weekend. You are however still part of the Orientation Team; provide one example of how you might bridge the gap between Orientation Leaders and Orientation Mentors throughout both training and the orientation weekend? 3. What does it mean to be a member of the HWS community and how would you describe the HWS campus culture to a new student? 4. Describe a situation in which you found a creative way to overcome an obstacle? OL Application Checklist Your application will be complete when the following items are submitted by the deadline below. Application (Sec. A, please attach this form as a word doc titled: App, Last name ) Updated Resume (Sec. C, please attach your current resume as a word doc titled: Resume, Last name ) Short answers (Sec. D, please attach responses as a word doc titled: Responses, Last name ) Submit your application materials to tobey@hws.edu p. 4