Position: Orientation Leader

Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week), Non-Exempt, Temporary Seasonal

Department: Center for Academic and Career Success

Reports to: Director of First Year Experience

Salary: $15.50/hour

Description:

An Orientation Leader serves in a variety of roles, from being a mentor to new students and a resource to parents and families, as well as assisting new students with the transition into the Paul Smith’s Community. Orientation Leaders will help to guide new students on the most important aspects of transitioning to Paul Smith’s and becoming connected to academic and student life in hopes of facilitating positive interactions among families and new students. Desirable candidates should have some prior leadership experience and meet the additional requirements listed below. This is a great learning opportunity and paid work experience.

Qualifications and Preferences:

• Have a minimum GPA of 2.75. Be a registered, full-time, student returning for the fall semester.
• Be in good standing at Paul Smith’s College with no serious judicial sanctions.
• Have a working knowledge of, and commitment to, the mission and values of Paul Smith’s College.
• Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of team members, students, parents, administrators, and staff.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn about the College’s people, community, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate responsibility and willingness to assist others.
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings, training, and retreats.
• Support Orientation & Welcome Week committee with administrative support throughout summer.

Paul Smith’s College values diversity in the College community and seeks to assure equal opportunity through its continued Affirmative Action program. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V