Summer Orientation Leader
Summer Orientation Leader
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Position Title:
Job Description:
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Residence Life & Student Orientation
DEPARTMENT: Student Housing and Residence Life
EXEMPT:VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Student Services
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION
All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.
Hinds Community College is seeking enthusiastic dependable and serviceminded student leaders to serve as orientation leaders. In this role students will represent the college by welcoming new students and their families providing informative campus tours and supporting key orientation events designed to help students transition smoothly into college life. This position is ideal for students who are passionate about Hinds enjoy public speaking and want to make a positive impact on the next generation of students.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly reliable and teamoriented with a strong desire to help others
- Willingness to speak in front of groups and lead tours with energy and enthusiasm
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow directions from supervisors
- Available for training and orientation dates (some evening/weekend availability required)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous leadership experience (e.g. student government clubs housing staff etc.)
- Knowledge of campus resources student services and student life opportunities
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Must be a Hinds Community College student in good academic standing
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintain knowledge of diversityrelated issues legislation and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead engaging informative campus tours for prospective students families and groups
- Welcome and assist new students during New Student Orientation and registration events
- Provide peertopeer guidance by sharing personal student experiences and campus insights
- Assist with checkin material distribution and event coordination for orientation sessions
- Represent Hinds Community College with professionalism and school pride
- Collaborate with Admissions Housing Financial Aid and other departments to support new students
- Promote student involvement college resources and success strategies
- Serve as a positive role model demonstrating college values and expectations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk sit taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.
We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths ideas and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions drive innovation and deliver better results.
Mission
Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose passion and profession.
Vision
Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.
Values
Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:
- Integrity
- Diversity
- Excellence
- Accountability
- Leadership
- Stewardship
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex age disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity equity and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn work and serve our communities.
The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:
EEOC Compliance: Coordinator of Campus Culture and Diversity
Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone:or Email: .
Title IX: Associate Vice President Student Services Title IX Coordinator
Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone:or Email:
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