Orientation Leaders

Apply online as a new Orientation Leader

Apply online as a returning Orientation Leader

Purpose:
The purpose of the UAF New Student Orientation program is to provide services and assistance that will:

1. Assist new students and their families in their transitions to life at UAF.
2. Introduce students to the wealth of UAF resources.
3. Create an atmosphere that minimizes anxiety and maximizes positive attitudes.

Role Description:
Expectations and responsibilities for Orientation Leaders include:

1. Attend and actively participate in all Orientation Leader training programs.
2. Be committed to being an Orientation Leader by attending all mandatory meetings, each day of the New Student Orientation program, and completing assigned duties.
3. Assist with the organization, planning, and implementation of New Student Orientation
4. programs and activities.
5. Acquaint new students with campus services, activities, facilities, and encourage them to actively participate in the UAF environment.
6. Give informative, friendly, and engaging campus tours.
7. Continue to interact with the incoming students through their first year at UAF; be approachable and respectful.
8. Participate in the evaluation process of the UAF New Student Orientation program.
9. Additional duties as assigned.
    

Qualifications:
The minimum qualifications for Orientation Leaders include:

1. Good academic standing and disciplinary standing.
2. Relate well with students, parents, faculty, and administrators.
3. Be reliable, responsible, confident, flexible, willing to help, and have demonstrated communication skills.
4. Express a desire to learn more about UAF.
5. Be available for all training and New Student Orientation sessions.

Benefits:
There are numerous benefits to becoming an Orientation Leader!  These include:

1. Personal, professional, and leadership development.
2. Enhancement of human-relations skills, knowledge, confidence, and service to others.
3. Serve as a role model while assisting in the transition and retention of new students.
4. Early move-in to the residence halls.
5. $100 Munch Money stipend for the Summer/Fall New Student Orientation program and $50 Munch Money stipend for Winter New Student Orientation.
6. A New Student Orientation staff T-shirt.
7. An exclusive Orientation Leader hoodie sweatshirt.
8. Make new friends.
9. Recognition for being a great leader.
10. IT’S FUN!!