Orientation Headquarters Coordinator

Job Title

Orientation Headquarters Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for staffing the Orientation Headquarters area, preparing signage when needed, and 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 (It is important that any language online, written or verbal, does not degrade a specific individual or group)
• In charge of the Orientation Headquarters area
• Meet regularly with other Orientation Coordinators
• Help Coordinate and participate in aspects of Fall OA training
• Co-supervise and assist with Orientation Assistant needs
• Make signage when needed
• Train peers on tasks associated with orientation headquarters
• Be an official representative of the University of Portland in all orientation activities
• Report to the Program Coordinator for Student Clubs and Organizations
• Author a final assessment of experience in the position

General Qualifications and Requirements

• Required: Full-time undergraduate student
• Required: Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Required: Ability to work individually during the summer
• Required: Ability to motivate a group of peers
• Required: Strong organizational skills
• Required: Strong leadership skills
• Required: Ability to multitask and trouble shoot in high stress situations
• Required: Strong knowledge of UP campus and community

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.