ORIENTATION LEADER

Center for Advisement & Orientation
Orientation Leader 2008

The Orientation Leader is a student leader at Baruch College who has completed the TEAM Baruch leadership training and development program as well as a training program specifically geared toward becoming an Orientation Leader.  They specialize in working with incoming first year and transfer students to Baruch College.  The OL will be responsible for assisting first year and transfer students successful transition to Baruch.  It will be their responsibility to serve as role models and mentors to these first year students and help acclimate them to life at Baruch.

Chief Responsibilities:

• Participating in a three day intensive orientation leader training program.
• Working all first year and transfer student orientation sessions.
• Working within the Orientation office and understanding all aspects of the orientation program.
• Have excellent organizational skills and clear attention to detail.
• Respond to parent, student, staff and faculty inquiries regarding the Baruch orientation program.
• Assist the Orientation Office in implementing programs that promote a well-rounded student life experience.
• Being familiar with and understanding issues of confidentiality.
• Serving as an, informed referral source should a student need help.
• Setting appropriate behavioral standards for all students
• Completing assigned paper work and administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Be in good disciplinary standing with the College
• Assist the office with other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of TEAM Baruch leadership training and development program.
• Interview with Assistant Director of Orientation, Julien A. Marques and his staff.
• Successful completion of three day intensive Orientation Leader training.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8

Top 5 Reasons to become an Orientation Leader:

• Gain critical leadership and communication skills.
• Contribute to your community by serving as a peer mentor.
• Interact with a variety of Baruch administrators.
• Enhance your resume.
• Develop essential skills that can use in your life after Baruch.

Training to become an Orientation Leader:
The training dates are three days during April 2008.

Click here to download the application form for Orientation Leader 2008. [PDF]