Orientation Leader

Orientation Leaders serve as a guide for students and families during University Orientation and Fall Welcome. Orientation Leaders also perform the following functions:

• Facilitate group discussions and connections between new students throughout University Orientation sessions
• Perform job assignments including greeting guests, providing directions, assisting with check-in, staffing of social events, and all additional responsibilities
• Participate and engage fully in all training sessions, retreats, and team meetings
• Maintain a peer leadership environment with open communication between all team members and the Orientation and Transitions Staff
• Provide general support for all programs, including University Orientation, Fall Welcome, and additional programming as scheduled by the Director of Orientation and Transitions.
• Assist with Weeks of Welcome responsibilities as scheduled by the Director of Orientation and Transitions
• Perform daily placement schedule responsibilities during OOT programs
• Serve as a representative of Bowling Green State University and execute all duties in a professional manner
• Serve as a welcoming ambassador to all students, guests, campus partners, and community members

• Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student through the Fall Semester 2024
• A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 upon applying and maintained throughout their role in this position
• Must be in good conduct standing with BGSU
• Ability to attend and participate in all Orientation Leader trainings
• Ability to work during all University Orientation dates unless approved by professional staff prior to accepting the position
• Must be committed to the Orientation Leader position through Fall Welcome 2024

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills which include ability to speak to large groups, provide leadership to fellow peers, and strong interpersonal communication skills 
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative with staff duties and projects 
• Ability to solve problems and think critically
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and support individuals
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment  
• Comfortable working independently
• Knowledge of, or an aptitude and willingness to learn about, a wide variety of BGSU resources, services, and traditions
• Desire to develop professionally
• Have an appreciation for working with a diverse population both in groups and individually
• Ability to receive constructive feedback
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible
• Possess a positive attitude throughout the University Orientation program and Fall Welcome 
• Possess a strong desire to represent Bowling Green State University and be a positive role model

Orientation Leaders are required to attend and engage in May Training, University Orientation, and additional programs as assigned during Fall Welcome. Please keep the following dates in consideration when applying for this position:

May Training:

·       May 13-17 and May 20-21 (Approximately 8am-5pm)

University Orientation:

·       May 23, 28, 29, 31 (7am-5pm)

·       June 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 22, 26, 27, 28 (7am-5pm)

·       June 21 (virtual orientation) (Timing TBD)

Fall Welcome:

·       August 19-25 (Timing will vary each day)