2018-SOS-Orientation-Leader-Application-Information

The First Year Experience Office is selecting dedicated undergraduate leaders to assist with implementing SOS throughout sessions in Spring 2018, Fall 2018 and January 2019..  Must be a

The First Year Experience Office is selecting dedicated undergraduate leaders to assist with implementing SOS throughout sessions in Spring 2018, Fall 2018 and January 2019 Each Orientation Leader serves as a

resource for new transfer students and their guests who are transitioning to Auburn University As an

Orientation Leader you will get the opportunity to learn about our great university and develop many skills to help you personally and professionally

 Must be at least in your second year at Auburn OR be a transfer student

 Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at Auburn for the

spring and fall semesters of 2018

o ** Seniors graduating in May, August or December of

2018 are eligible for consideration.**

 Must have and maintain a 2.2 cumulative, ungapped

GPA AND be in good academic standing with Auburn each

semester through Fall 2018

 Be available to work all SOS sessions through January of 2019

 Possess strong interpersonal skills, have a positive attitude and

willingness to serve

 Willing to accept a challenge and to step out of comfort zone

 Strong love for and loyalty to Auburn

 Have a desire to achieve excellence

 Become comfortable leading small groups of students and/or

parents

 Strong sense of responsibility to manage multiple tasks (academics, SOS job tasks, other

responsibilities)

 Position Description

 Required Qualifications

 Roles & Responsibilities

 Compensation & Benefits

 Mandatory Dates

 Session Dates

 Selection Process & Timeline

“What makes a great OL? A heart for new relationships and working with others! I truly believe that this is an experience that helped develop my love for people even more! A great SOS leader is one that strives to positively impact others through everyday relationships.”

-Hunter

 Lead small group discussions explaining campus resources with 10-15 students per session

 Learn and teach Auburn traditions and student services

information

 Lead campus tours, assist transfer students in the course

registration process, and answer questions about the

university and the student experience

 Attend and participate in 10 Spring Training Sessions on

Thursdays from 2:00 - 5:00 pm

 Prepare for weekly training sessions (including studying for

and passing Auburn Knowledge tests, practicing small group

sessions, preparing for campus tours, filling out appropriate

paperwork, etc.)

 Attend and participate in OL Retreat (Feb 4)

 Attend session preparation meetings (Briefing) prior to each

SOS session including time for packet stuffing

 Attend Debriefing sessions following each SOS

 Serve as a leader and active participant during SOS sessions

 Serve as a role model for all students both during and after

the sessions

 Serve as a student representative to parents, as you may also

work with the SOS parent/guest program

 Maintain communication with your transfer students

throughout the fall of 2018

 Participate in Welcome Week activities sponsored by the FYE

office during the fall of 2018

 Recruit 2019-2020 Orientation Leaders

 Other duties as assigned

 Paid $8.00/hour (before taxes) for Session

Briefing meeting and Sessions - OLs will work

between 7-12 hours each session

 Opportunity to have a huge impact on new

students and their families

 Opportunity to develop professional and personal

relationships with faculty, staff, and students

 Significant leadership experience

 Gain knowledge about the history, traditions, and

services of Auburn

 Ability to give back to Auburn and share your love

with the parents and students of our new

transfer class

 Free meals during SOS Sessions

The first 10 weeks of the semester, you’ll have a 3 hour training session on Thursdays and you will need about 1-1.5 hours each week to prepare for SOS Once training finishes, the time commitment greatly reduces and you will need about an hour of preparation time before each session in addition to the pre-session meeting which is about 1.5 hours

“I gained so much from my experience as a SOS Orientation Leader I have gained confidence in my public speaking abilities and acquired in-depth knowledge about the

University that's been personally gratifying as a student and also very helpful Also, the

gratification of knowingly making a positive impact on a hesitant and nervous student is unmatchable But more than anything else the camaraderie and friendships have been what I've appreciated most from my time in SOS.” -Joey

Please note: All SOS sessions are held on weekdays, and may

require you to miss class The First Year Experience Office will

provide session participation and employment verification so you

can work with your professors for any missed classes/tests We

encourage you to take this into consideration when planning your

spring schedule You can definitely have classes on Friday, but

you may want to avoid some of your hardest classes on that day if

possible since you will need to miss 3 Fridays throughout the

semester

“Honestly, my favorite memories are from the training sessions! You may think a three hour session every Thursday sounds boring, but being able to spend time getting to know Auburn and the other Orientation Leaders was the best part for me You sit next to a new group of people each week which allows you a chance to get to know each of your co-workers! There is a time for work and a time for play but SOS made work seem like play for me.”

-Kelsey

2 - 5 pm in 189 Foy Hall on the dates below

Thursday, January 18, 2018 Thursday, January 25, 2018 Thursday, February 1, 2018 Thursday, February 8, 2018 Thursday, February 15, 2018 Thursday, February 22, 2018 Thursday, March 1, 2018 Thursday, March 8, 2018 Thursday, March 22, 2018 Thursday, March 29, 2018

*You cannot have classes scheduled during Spring Training*

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Fri, March 30, 2018 from 6:30 am – 4:30 pm

Fri, April 6, 2018 from 6:30 am – 4:30 pm

Fri, April 20, 2018 from 6:30 am – 4:30 pm

Thurs, May 10, 2018 from 6:30 am – 4:30 pm

Wed, August 15, 2018 from 6:30 am – 2:00 pm

Fri, November 9, 2018 from 6:30 am – 4:30 pm

Mon, January 7, 2019* from 6:30 am – 2:00 pm

*(Not all OLs will work Jan session)

STEP 1: LEARN ABOUT THE POSITION

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the application and position information on our

website, view our Facebook live video, or attend an information session While none of those

actions are required, this information will help you have a better understanding of what the

job entails Be sure to also confirm that you are available for all listed dates and will be able

to be at the mandatory training in the spring

STEP 2: COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION

All parts of the application must be completed and submitted by TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT

NOON

ESSAY QUESTIONS: You will be asked to answer two prompts The recommended word count

is between 100-300 words each We encourage you to prepare your responses in a Word

document and copy/paste answers into the online application when ready

Everyone answers:

Explain why you want to be a member of the Orientation Team, what can you can

contribute to the Orientation Team, and what do you hope to gain from this

experience?

Choose one:

 Tell us about a challenge you have faced in your time in college How would you

convey what you have learned from that experience to the students and families

at orientation?

 How do you embody the Auburn Creed and how would you share the Auburn

Creed with the students and families at orientation?

SIGN UP FOR A FIRST ROUND INTERVIEW: Come to 189 Foy Hall before TUESDAY, OCTOBER

10 AT NOON to select your interview time

RECOMMENDATION FORM: There is not a recommendation required for SOS

Applicants without an application or interview time by TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT NOON

will not be considered

STEP 3: PARTICIPATE IN A FIRST ROUND GROUP INTERVIEW

You will complete several activities with a small group of other applicants Attire for this

round is casual – jeans/casual pants, polo/nice top, comfortable shoes Athletic attire (Nike

shorts, other gym shorts, yoga pants, t-shirts) and dressy attire (skirts, heels, suit & tie) are

not recommended

STEP 4: FINALISTS POSTED FOR SECOND ROUND

Come to 189 Foy Hall on October 20 th to see if you were selected for a second round interview Lists will be posted at 10 am, and you will have until 2 pm that day to sign up for your second round interview time

STEP 5: SECOND ROUND INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW

This will be a short Q&A style interview with a panel of Auburn students and staff You will be asked to bring an object as explained below Be prepared to share a 30-60 second explanation of your object When you arrive for your interview, your explanation will

be filmed You will also be asked to repeat your explanation when you enter your interview

If applying to be an Orientation Leader:

Attire is Business Casual Please bring an object symbolic of your Auburn experience The object can be anything you like, but we ask that you do not wear any costumes

If you are selected for a second round interview for more than one position:

Because you will only have one second round interview, choose one position’s instructions for the second round

interview The interview panel will not infer a position preference based on your choice of an object or attire Feel free to speak to each position in your explanation

STEP 6: ANNOUNCEMENT OF FYE STAFF (CALLOUTS)

The FYE staff will host Callouts on November 1 at 8 pm at the back steps of Cater Hall If selected as an Orientation Leader, Camp

or Parent Counselor, please be prepared to stay afterwards until approximately 11:00 pm

ORIENTATION INFORMATION SESSION

Thursday, Sept 28 at 7:30 pm Tuesday, October 3 at 8 pm

FACEBOOK LIVE INFO SESSION

Wednesday, October 4 at noon

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Tuesday, October 10 at noon

FIRST ROUND INTERVIEWS

Monday, Oct 16 - Thursday, Oct 19

FINALISTS POSTED FOR SECOND ROUND INTERVIEWS

Friday, October 20 at 10 am

SECOND ROUND INTERVIEW SIGN-UPS

Friday, October 20

10 am – 2 pm

SECOND ROUND INTERVIEWS

Monday, Oct 23 – Friday, Oct 27

CALLOUTS

Wednesday, Nov 1 at 8 pm