What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orientation Leader - SUMMER position at Missouri Western State University?
Position Information
Position Title
Orientation Leader - SUMMER
Department
Admissions
Appointment Term
Summer (June - July)
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The Office of Admissions is now selecting students for the summer GO (Griffon Orientation) sessions! If you’d like to help welcome new students to Missouri Western State University, come join us in this fun work opportunity! Position starts May 12th.
The Orientation Leader will serve as a member of the Office of Admissions team to facilitate and implement orientation programs in order to assist new students and families in their transition to Missouri Western. Orientation Leaders provide the vital student connection that supports the yield of incoming students. This is a summer appointment that students may re-apply for each year.
The Orientation Leader will serve as a member of the Office of Admissions team to facilitate and implement orientation programs in order to assist new students and families in their transition to Missouri Western. Orientation Leaders provide the vital student connection that supports the yield of incoming students. This is a summer appointment that students may re-apply for each year.
Essential Duties
These duties assist with the retention and yield of incoming students:
- Facilitate and lead group discussions with new students and their guests
- Share knowledge of the university and assist students and guests with questions
- Serve as a role model for incoming students and peers
- Send individualized follow-up communication in a group chat with incoming students
- Operate microphones, speakers, and other technologies
- Assist with event set up and decorations including signage, outdoor yard signs, etc.
- Understand and support the goals of the Office of Admissions transition programs
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- MWSU student who is in good standing with the University and the St. Joseph community
- Have completed one (1) full semester at Missouri Western (undergraduate 12 credit hours, graduate 6 credit hours)
- Student must be a part-time or full-time degree-seeking student
- Not currently on academic or disciplinary probation
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of application and throughout the performance of the role
- Currently enrolled student must be enrolled for summer or fall 2025 semester to be eligible to work in this summer position.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong work ethic: Willingness to go above and beyond to get the job done
- Creative thinking skills
- Positive attitude
- Flexibility
- Ability to communicate with individuals
- Leadership skills
- Punctuality
- Ability to work as an effective and productive team member
- Commitment to a high standard of ethical values and behavior
- Self-Confidence
- Ability to be tactful and diplomatic in all situations
- Goal Oriented
- Must be available for all Griffon Orientation and training dates
Physical Demands
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Additional Demands
Training:
- Attend mandatory Orientation Leader Training in the May, or
- Attend Orientation training in June as determined by the Office of Admissions
Summer GO (Griffon Orientation) Dates:
- June 5, 6, 7
- June 12, 13
- June 17
- June 27
- July 8
- August date to be determined
Location where duties are to be performed
University Campus
Federal Work Study
Not Required
Hours of Work
30 hours
Schedule will vary
This position will start in May 12 and end in August 15, 2025
Schedule will vary
This position will start in May 12 and end in August 15, 2025
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ST197P
Number of Vacancies
25
Open Date
02/20/2025
Priority Deadline
04/04/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)
