Regular Student Clerical - Orientation

Position Overview

This is a regular student clerical position serving as “UCO Orientation Leader” in which the student will welcome students to campus. Lead small groups and guide groups around campus. Along with other duties as assigned.

Hours per Week

Up to 10-15 hours per week.

College/Department Overview

New Student & Family Programs purposefully develops students and programs that create experiences which lead to growth, opportunities that become memories, and meaningful connections that lead to lasting relationships. We strive to foster a festive and memorable environment that encourages lifelong learning, community engagement, and a commitment to Central.

#rollchos Values

• Commitment to Central: Honor Bronze and Blue is more than a tagline, it’s a way of life.
• Festive & Memorable: We provide unique experiences that leave a vivid impression on the student experience.
• Spirit of Service: We practice and instill the importance of service to campus and community, through volunteerism, visibility, and being the go-to people.
• 2nd Home: We strive to create an environment students call their home away from home.
• Personal Growth: We develop, challenge, and support students and ourselves to the highest potential.
• Intentionality: Theory guides our practice to provide purposeful experiences and outcomes.

Department Specific Job Functions

• Maintain Good Academic Standing to maintain position as an Orientation Leader.
• Maintain full-time enrollment during the Spring and Fall semesters unless an applicant is graduating that semester.
• Participate in the Orientation Leader Retreat and training classes.
• Be punctual to all Orientation Leader meetings, trainings, or job responsibilities.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner both on and off campus, including appropriate professional behavior as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
• Wear and abide by the Orientation Leader dress code as designed by the supervisor.
• Participate actively in the Forge Orientation program and complete assigned tasks - small group activities, directional guides, enrolling guides, and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Affiliate with their Greek lettered organizations throughout the Orientation experience but promote Greek unity as a whole and encourage incoming students to find the best fit for them.
• Return any and all Orientation Gear/Uniform to the Orientation Supervisors in the case they are terminated.
• Stay in their assigned rooms during the Orientation programs they are working and not be able to stay off campus during those programs.

Enrollment Requirements

• Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates.
• International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
• Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions.

Contact

Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.

Qualifications/Experience Required

• A valid driver's license is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sensitivity of intercultural communication.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Dependable.
• Punctual.