Responsibilities

Assistance to new students and parents

Assistance to new students and parents  

• Welcome new students and parents to UofL and assist them with orientation check-in.
• 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.
• Help to make new students assimilate, feel welcome, and get involved with the UofL community.
• Be accessible and willing to assist with any information needs of parents and students throughout each orientation session.
• Prepare and conduct well-organized and thorough small group meetings and/or campus tours for new students and their parents.
•  Serve as an academic and social role model at all times.

•  Educational duties

• Complete all training and requirements.
• Enroll in the designated section of ECPY 355 in Spring 2012.
• Communicate information to students about academics resources and student activities/services available at UofL.
• Assist students with their understanding about academic requirements.
• Educate students about their responsibilities at UofL by explaining university policies and procedures.
• Help students understand all logistical information in order to ease their transition into university life at UofL.
• Maintain required GPA.

Administrative responsibilities

• Attend all training sessions, meetings, skit practices, etc.
• Be punctual in Orientation activities including training sessions, meetings, and orientation sessions.
• Complete all logistical tasks as requested by the Orientation staff to ensure the program proceeds smoothly and effectively.
• Maintain regular communications with Orientation supervisors and discuss with them situations that warrant their attention or action.
• With a positive attitude, participate in all assigned duties of Orientation fully and take initiative with unanticipated tasks or problems.
• Assist presenters at scheduled programs, meetings, and sessions throughout orientation.
• Be supportive of all members on the Orientation staff.
• Complete staff assignments and evaluation reports of the Orientation process.
• Respond appropriately to feedback and program evaluations.
• Fulfill two hour office commitment in Spring 2012.
• 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.