Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

¨      Assistance to new students and parents  

1.    Welcome new students and parents to UofL and assist them with orientation check-in.
2.    Develop a rapport with new students and parents, especially with those in the small groups as well as others with whom he/she comes in contact.
3.    Help to make new students assimilate, feel welcome, and get involved with the UofL community.
4.    Be accessible and willing to assist with any information needs of parents and students throughout each orientation session.
5.    Prepare and conduct well-organized and thorough small group meetings and/or campus tours for new students and their parents.
6.  Serve as an academic and social role model at all times.

¨      Educational Duties

1.    Complete all training and requirements.
2.    Communicate information to students about academics resources and student activities/services available at UofL.
3.    Assist students with their understanding about academic requirements.
4.    Educate students about their responsibilities at UofL by explaining university policies and procedures.
5.    Help students understand all logistical information in order to ease their transition into university life at UofL.
6.    Maintain required GPA.

¨      Administrative Responsibilities

1.    Attend all training sessions, meetings, skit practices, etc.
2.    Be punctual in Orientation activities including training sessions, meetings, and orientation sessions.
3.    Complete all logistical tasks as requested by the Orientation staff to ensure the program proceeds smoothly and effectively.
4.    Maintain regular communications with Orientation supervisors and discuss with them situations that warrant their attention or action.
5.    With a positive attitude, participate in all assigned duties of Orientation fully and take initiative with unanticipated tasks or problems.
6.    Assist presenters at scheduled programs, meetings, and sessions throughout orientation.
7.    Be supportive of all members on the Orientation staff.
8.    Complete staff assignments and evaluation reports of the Orientation process.
9.    Respond appropriately to feedback and program evaluations.
10.  Fulfill office hour commitment.
11. Remain flexible at all times. Last minute as well as major programmatic changes may occur at any time.

¨      Accountability

Failure to complete responsibilities and inappropriate conduct may result in a warning, probation, or removal from staff.