This page has been created to give Orientation LeaderCandidates the most up-to-date information regarding the Orientation Leader Recruitment and Selection process for the Summer 2012 programs. Below you will find the timeline for the process as well as a link to the Summer 2012 Orientation Leader Application.
ORIENTATION CALENDAR
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 -Applications Available
Friday, March 9, 2012 -All Orientation Staff Application Materials Due
Sunday, April 1, 2012 -Group Process for All Candidates
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 -Individual Candidate Interviews Begin
(Notification will be sent to candidates to sign up for an interview in the SAIL Office.)
Week of April 16, 2012 -Employment Notification to Candidates
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 -Orientation Staff Spring Meeting
Sunday, June 3, 2012 -2012 June Orientation Staff Training Begins
Wednesday, June 30, 2012 -2012 June Orientation Staff Employment Ends
Thursday, August 25, 2012 -2012 Fall Orientation Staff Training Begins - Tentative
Monday, September 2, 2012 -Student move in
Tuesday/Weds, September 3/4, 2012 -1st, 2nd day of Orientation
ORIENTATION LEADER POSITION DESCRIPTION
The position of New student Orientation Leader/Family Orientation Leader (OL) is one that allows a student to make a
real contribution to entering studentsand their families, in addition to the University. Orientation Leaders help new students and their
families make a positive transition to UMass Dartmouth. Orientation Leaders are some of the best informed students at UMass Dartmouth
and will become a part of a close-knit, dynamic, and select group of student leaders. Serving as facilitators, hosts, and resources for
first-year students, transfer students and families, Orientation Leaders are an integral part of the Orientation program.
The Orientation Leader position affords individuals an opportunity to improve their self confidence,communication skills, and leadership abilities.
The Orientation Program employs approximately thirty student leaders who are in good academic standing(minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA)
and judicial standing with the University. Applicants must have at least one year of undergraduate experience at UMass Dartmouth by the
Summer 2012.
ORIENTATION STAFF COMPENSATION
1st Year Orientation
Leader
June Program - $1800
Fall Program - $ 750
2nd Year Orientation
Leader
June Program - $2000
Fall Program - $ 850
3rd Year Orientation
Leader
June Program - $2100
Fall Program - $ 900
You will need the following information BEFORE you click on the link to the Orientation Leader Application:
1. Names, email addresses, and addresses for two references - References cannot be professional staff members (or
Orientation Coordinators) associated with the Orientation program. References should be people who have supervised your work and
can speak to your abilities and limitations as a leader or employee. Friends who can provide character references are not as helpful as professors
or employers.
2. A completed resume - At the end of the application you will be asked to download your resume. Resumes may only be submitted as Word (.doc or
.docx) files.
3. Your credit/class standing information from COIN - What is your current GPA and how many credits have you completed/will complete by the end of
the Spring semester.
OK, now you are ready to proceed to the application. CLICK HERE to be taken to the Orientation Staff Application Page.
