Orientation Coordinator

Ringling College of Art and Design•Lexington, MA

About The Position

Orientation Coordinators (OC) are expected to plan and implement the Orientation Leader (OL) training. This includes but is not limited to leading activities and creating documents for a successful training week. The OCs will lead a group of 6-10 OLs through the training week and New Student Orientation (NSO). During NSO, OCs will be expected to set up for a variety of events for the new students and create an open channel of communication from the Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development to all other orientation student staff. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the job:

Requirements

Exhibits leadership potential and experience
Good academic standing, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
Good disciplinary standing
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission and goals of the Orientation program
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of team members, students and parents
Demonstrated desire to learn about the college’s people, community, programs, policies and procedures
Demonstrated record of flexibility, responsibility and willingness to assist others
Must be enrolled at Ringling College of Art and Design
Previous orientation experience (Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant, etc.) and/or active student leadership involvement (E-Board Officer), or alternative leadership experience

Responsibilities

Oversee 6-10 Orientation Leaders
Model appropriate actions and behaviors
Facilitate the OL group interview during the spring semester
Advise and counsel OLs and students and refer, when appropriate, to additional resources
Assists Orientation Leaders when help is needed
Serve as a Mentor and Role Model to Orientation Leaders
Develop the OL training schedule and training materials
Attend and participate in all training sessions during the fall
Supervise activity while living among new students attending Orientation sessions
Serve as a positive representative of the College to new students and their parents
Facilitate new students’ introduction to the College by maintaining an open, helpful attitude and using effective communication techniques
Promote interaction among new students during small group discussions, icebreakers, meals and evening activities
Answer student and parent questions about social and academic aspects of College life
Work closely and cooperate with other Orientation Leaders and Orientation & New Student Programs professional staff to develop, prepare, implement and evaluate the Orientation programs
Collaborate with Residence Life to bond with Resident Assistants during weeks of training and NSO
Work with Orientation staff to assist with and support all aspects of the Orientation program, including Move-In Days, International Student Orientation, NSO Orientation, Volunteerism projects, etc.
Provide administrative support for the program, including preparation of Orientation material
Assist in developing and maintaining an environment that is conducive to the development of belonging for new students
Maintain open communication and consistent dialogue with the Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development throughout the orientation timeline
Keep the Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development informed of all important situations and developments during NSO, including verbal and written communications between students, parents, and other Orientation Leaders
Work for long hours, sometimes starting at 7:00AM
Solve problems independently
Understanding, adhering to, and upholding all regulations applicable to Ringling College students, including all national, state, and local laws
Familiarity with the administrative procedures of the Office of Student Life
Lead training activities designated by the Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development
Other duties as assigned.