2012 Orientation Advisor Selection

Orientation Advisor Job Description

In your role as a paraprofessional member of the orientation staff, we expect that you will perform tasks associated with orientation:

Actively and fully participate in extensive training for the position
Serve as a peer academic advisor
Lead small group meetings
Handle the various administrative duties associated with the program
Serve in the capacity of "RA" (Resident Assistant) regarding residential life procedures during the program
Serve as a guide and knowledgeable source of information for new students
Display a positive attitude when working with co-workers, new students and their families
Serve as a role model representing Binghamton University
Work with the New Student Programs staff in planning and implementing ongoing orientation events during the 2012-2013 academic year and assist with recruitment & selection of the 2013 Orientation Advisor staff.

The OA position is a full-time summer job. We will begin our training sessions and administrative preparation for summer Orientation 2012 following commencement, and will be working through the opening of the 2012-2013 academic year. The orientation program allows OAs to attend morning classes during Summer Session I (May 29 - June 29) if desired. OAs cannot take classes during Summer Session II (July 9 - August 10) and will not be permitted to hold other summer jobs at any point during the summer without prior approval from Peter Nardone, Interim Assistant Director of New Student Programs.

Qualifications

In order to be considered as a candidate, you must:

Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5
Be in good judicial standing with the University
Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student

Note: You are not required to have attended an orientation session in order to become an OA.

Benefits of Being an Orientation Advisor

Summer stipend of $2000 to be paid in equal installments during the summer
Due to job responsibilities, Orientation Advisors serving in the role of Resident Assistant or Discovery Advisor will be unable to work our August Orientation. These students will receive a stipend of $1800
Summer University housing in Susquehanna Community (approx. $1350 value)
Meals throughout the orientation sessions and through a special summer meal card
Summer Health Fee ($25)
$100 stipend for working January Orientation 2013

You will also receive the following marketable skills:

Knowledge of Binghamton University history, policies, procedures, etc.
Opportunity to work with a diverse group of people and make friends with fellow staff members
Develop leadership & organizational skills
Personal satisfaction from helping new students and their families
Chance to assess and determine personal strengths and abilities
Enhance networking skills and abilities with Binghamton University faculty and staff
Gain practical experience in teamwork and role modeling

Application process

If you are interested in the OA position, please apply online by Wednesday, February 22nd. (Application currently closed)

Applications are due by Wednesday, February 22. Based on your general online application, you may be invited to participate in an individual interview followed by a group interview. To help prepare for the individual interview please visit the Career Development Center website link below:

PREPARING FOR YOUR OA INTERVIEW

The timeline for decision making will be as follows:

Invitational interviews will be conducted from March 5-16
Group process which will be on March 24
Notification of hire by April 18
By April 27 to accept the position

Please contact the New Student Programs if you have any questions. You can email the orientation area at orientation@binghamton.edu, stop in the office located in Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center, Discovery Center 101, or call x74986.

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2012!