Orientation Planning

• Assist with planning and execution of pre-arrival through in-person orientation activities and functions including preparing materials, working with campus partners, supporting affinity programming, compiling interest/assessment data, supporting logistics

• Contribute to evaluation and assessment: tracking attendance, compiling evaluation responses, participating in staff debrief. Each OC is responsible for submitting a formal evaluation summary.

• Each OCs will be assigned a specific portfolio of responsibilities such as: event planning, campus partner programming, preparing digital and print materials, online programming, registration, logistics, excursion planning, affinity program support, leader training, etc.

Orientation Team Management  

• Serve as team leader responsible for the oversight of a group of orientation leaders (OLs) as well as team motivator for the orientation leaders during pre-arrival, in-person and extended orientation programming
• Lead orientation leader team meetings throughout the orientation program  
• Manage OL team communications via email, social media, and other platforms  
• Manage OL staff bios and photos for website and other promotional outlets  
• Manage orientation team SharePoint site and orientation team materials  

• Assist with OL spring/summer training, including planning training activities with professional staff for team bonding and team building
• Cultivate an inclusive team environment that demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Pre-Orientation/Pre-Arrival Programming

• As a team, OCs share responsibility for covering live chat/zoom hours daily, this includes some evening and Saturday shifts
• Manage New Student and Family Programs social media accounts
• Contribute to/participate in the creation of digital content for new students and families
• Assist with the planning and execution of live, online orientation programs for new students and families
• As part of the NSFP team, OCs are expected to attend and support programming for families and guests during move-in days (Sunday, August 18 and Monday, August 19) as scheduled.

In-person Leader Training (August 12 – August 16)

• Execute and facilitate in-person OL training
• Manage and confirm OL team duties and assignments for the week
• Serve as point of contact and coordinator of daily orientation activities for OL small team
• As a team, OCs share responsibilities for leading/facilitating events and activities

New Student Orientation
Orientation Chairs play a critical role in supporting new student orientation events at the beginning of the academic year, including but not limited to:

• Serve as a guide and point of contact for Orientation Leaders throughout the Orientation program
• Plan and facilitate group activities, such as icebreakers, campus tours, peer panels and Q&A sessions
• Assist with implementation of campus partner content sessions, DC area excursions and peer-led evening activities
• Foster a sense of belonging through active engagement with affinity programming, campus dialogues and cohort programming

Extended Orientation (Optional, additional work opportunity) (September – October)
Orientation Chairs support students through their initial transition to life at AU. Orientation Chairs plan and execute small group activities through on- and off-campus activities that help students get to know each other, our campus and our local DC community. Recent events have included sightseeing trips, local hikes, sporting events, and on-campus game or craft nights. OCs who sign up for these hours will be compensated additionally at an hourly rate of $18.00. 

All Chairs work together as members of the New Student and Family Programs staff. The qualifications, requirements and compensation are consistent for each position.

• OCs can work approximately 8-10hrs per week in the spring semester and 10-15 hours per week in the summer months from mid-May through early September

• OCs are expected to attend weekly staff meetings, all training programs, New Student Orientation programs, and Welcome Week programs 

Because of these commitments, OCs cannot be concurrently employed as a Residential Assistant (RA) or a Conference Staff while serving as an OC.

• Mandatory in-person/on-campus training: August 12 – 16 will require a full-time commitment. This may involve some evening and/or weekend shifts. (Compensation for training week: $1000)
• Move-in and Orientation: August 18 – 23 will require a full-time commitment. This will include evening commitments. (Compensation for move-in/NSO week: $1000)
• Extended Orientation: OCs will be offered additional hours (with additional compensation) to evening and weekend programming throughout the first 6-8 weeks of the semester. Details TBA.
• Compensation: Orientation Chairs earn $18.00 per hour through June 30 and $18.50 beginning July 1, 2024. Note: Earnings are taxable. Wages earned may impact your financial aid; please check with your financial aid officer prior to applying for the position.