Orientation Leader for International Student Orientation Programs
Orientation Leader for International Student Orientation Programs
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17-04-2025
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Job Description
- 50 Facilitation and Coordination
- Promote encourage and foster community through participant attendance at Orientation and other campus welcome sessions activities and events.
- Help students complete their ISS and other required campus checkin processes.
- Attend information sessions with participants and conduct followup group discussions.
- Attend social activities including evening and weekend events (as needed). You may be expected to work 34 hours during the weekend of Aug 9/Aug 10.
- Set up and manage a GroupMe account for your assigned team during your employment ensuring you send timely reminders. You will also be responsible for relaying important information as instructed by supervisory staff.
- Facilitate small group sessions (up to 30 people) including leading icebreaker activities participating in various panel discussions presenting informational and cultural adjustment topics and organizing campus tours.
- Assist with the setup and cleanup of meeting and event facilities before and after events.
- Be available for general assistance answer questions and make referrals as applicable.
- Capture photos and videos for ISS social media platforms and upload them daily to the OL Teams Channel.
- 40 Training and Preparation
- Attend mandatory preorientation training sessions.
- You will receive training and preparation to manage unforeseen situations emergencies and prevalent challenges that may arise during orientation programs..
- Plan organize and prepare to participate in the panel discussions and facilitate icebreakers according to the established event timeline shared with you during this training.
- Prepare interactive and engaging presentations for small group discussions aimed at new international students in both graduate and undergraduate programs.
- Throughout the training you will support the staff in preparing for various social events scheduled during orientation.
- Familiarize yourself with the event schedule various student appointments (e.g. ISS checkin advising health checkin etc. and the tasks you are responsible for during your assigned schedule.
- Regularly check the OL Teams channel to stay connected with your supervisor check your schedule and access your training materials.
- Assist the ISS Orientation staff with printing flyers planning social activities creating international music playlists and assembling welcome packets.
- 10 Other Duties as assigned
- Perform related tasks as directed by the ISS supervisory staff.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Vary according to the needs of the program. Up to 40 hours per week (but typically less than 40 hours). May include evenings and weekends as needed.
Contact Information to Applicants
Keerthana Balashanmuganandam:
- Completion of one academic year (fall and spring semester) of fulltime study at KU by the end of Spring 2025; the most recent semester of which must include regular KU academic courses (not AEC or Continuing Education classes).
- Cumulative universitylevel Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 or a 2.75 current GPA in the most recently completed semester of fulltime regular academic coursework at KU (not AEC or Continuing Education classes).
- Communicate effectively in English (both spoken and written) as evidenced by application materials.
- At least one semester of active participation in campus and/or community organizations activities or programs as evidenced by application materials either while a student at KU or while attending another college or university.
- Have no other employment or commitments that limit or conflict with your availability to work a flexible schedule as prescribed by the orientation programs needs.
- Have proper work authorization for oncampus employment during the period of this appointment.
- Previous experience as an International Student Orientation participant and/or orientation volunteer.
- At least one semester in a leadership role at the university level in an organization committee or living group or a comparable position demonstrating leadership qualities and abilities.
- Ability to relate effectively with people from all cultures as demonstrated by a history of meaningful personal interaction within a social living working or academic environment.
- Experience speaking/making presentations in front of groups.
- Experience studying working or living abroad.
- Fluency in language(s) other than English.
Position Overview
The Office of International Support Services (ISS) is seeking a pool of applicants to fill multiple positions on our student Orientation Leadership (OL) Team to assist as needed with the new international student orientation programs including welcoming new students assisting with essential checkin processes leading orientation groups and engaging with other campus welcome events. Attendance at preorientation training sessions and the entire orientation program is mandatory.
For the Fall 2025 semester the International Student Orientation will be held in August which both Undergraduate and Graduate students are required to attend. All OLs are expected to be available for full days throughout the duration of the orientation program i.e. to be available to work between 8 AM and 7 PM. While most OLs will be assigned primary responsibilities as group leaders some may be offered a position with primary team responsibilities including administrative assistance.
Orientation Team members selected for the Fall 2025 program may be extended the option to work during the Spring semester orientation in January 2026.
Time Commitment:
- Up to 40 hours per week (but typically less than 40 hours)
- All orientation leaders must attend preorientation training. These mandatory training sessions will be scheduled between May 28th and August 1st. Exact dates will be determined later.
- Orientation and campus welcome events: August(as needed)
- Your work schedule for the duration of your employment may vary to accommodate program needs including evening and weekend hours.
Additional Candidate Instruction
1. Submit your online application.
2. Attach a document to your online application answering the four questions outlined below.
3. Attach your resume to the online application.
Applicants selected for an interview will be required at their interview to:
- Give a brief presentation (approximately 57 min. on a topic related to this position.
- Submit official evidence of current cumulative GPA (such as an official transcript or Degree Progress Report Form.
- Provide the names and contact information for two references.
Applications received without answering the questions above and without attaching a resume will not be considered.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 4/30/2025. A review of applications will continue until qualified candidates are identified.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1 have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2 be preenrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3 be enrolled in summer session or 4 be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
1 Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
2 This is an hourly/nonexempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/nonexempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
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