Be an Orientation Leader!
Applications for the 2008-2009 Orientation Leader staff are available in the Office of Student Life or download the application PDF here. Applications are due by February 25 at 5pm! Be sure to sign up for an interview in the Office of Student Life!
For more information contact the Orientation Staff at orientation@emerson.edu or by calling 617-824-8638.
Fall Orientation Leaders Duties and Responsibilities 2008-2009
- Help orient a group of new students to Emerson College, the city of Boston, and the academic structure of Emerson.
- Write individual letters to a group of Orientees over the summer.
- Orientation Leaders should be energetic, committed, cooperative, self-motivated, unique, caring and must have a real concern for the well being of students.
- Serve as a responsible and positive role model for students.
- Responsibilities will require participation in training (May 8th and August 26th – August 30) and Orientation (August 31st– September 7th). You will arrive back to campus on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 26th. Additionally, all Orientation Leaders are expected to participate in the annual Organization Fair, which will be held on Friday, September 12th.
- All members of the Orientation Staff are expected to be in and remain in good academic and disciplinary standing. To be in good disciplinary standing means to be free of housing and/or disciplinary probation as notified by the College. If you are selected, these rules will apply for your tenure during the program as well, including the summer months spent on campus. This is extremely important. Please make sure that you are aware of any of these issues before you apply.
A minimum of a 2.7 cumulative GPA is required to be an OL.
Benefits
- Develop leadership and communication skills!
- Develop a support network with students and staff!
- Increase your knowledge of Emerson College!
- Have fun and get a great T-shirt!
- And much, much more!
Supervised by Sharon Duffy, Associate Dean of Students, and the 2008-2009 Orientation Core Staff.
International Orientation Leaders Duties and Responsibilities 2008-2009
- Help orient a group of new students to Emerson College, the city of Boston, and the academic structure of Emerson.
- Assist the Director of International Student Affairs and Core Staff in designing, organizing and participating in all pre-orientation activities and programs.
- Be available for and assist in early arrival cultural adjustment issues of new international students.
- Orientation Leaders should be energetic, committed, cooperative, self-motivated, unique, caring and must have a real concern for the well being of students.
- Serve as a responsible role model for students.
- Responsibilities will require participation in training (May 8th and August 24th – August 26th) and Orientation (August 27th– August 29th). You will arrive back to campus on the afternoon of Sunday, August 24th. Additionally, all Orientation Leaders are expected to participate in the annual Organization Fair, which will be held on Friday, September 12th.
- All members of the Orientation Staff are expected to be in and remain in good academic and disciplinary standing. To be in good disciplinary standing means to be free of housing and/or disciplinary probation as notified by the College. If you are selected, these rules will apply for your tenure during the program as well, including the summer months spent on campus. This is extremely important. Please make sure that you are aware of any of these issues before you apply.
A minimum of a 2.7 cumulative GPA is required to be an IOL.
Benefits
- Develop leadership and communication skills!
- Develop a support network with students and staff!
- Increase your knowledge of Emerson College!
- Have fun and get a great T-shirt!
- And much, much more!
Supervised by Sharon Duffy, Associate Dean of Students, Virga Mohsini, International Student Affairs Director and the 2008-2009 Orientation Core Staff.
