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Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Student Advising & Persistence, Orientation Leaders (OLs) aid new students in their transition to Spartanburg Methodist College. OLs participate and take active leadership in Experience Orientation, SMC's on-ground orientation program. OLs prepare and plan for the event, as well as lead assigned groups during each scheduled event over the summer. Additionally, OLs assist during SMC Welcome Week to ensure new students acclimate to campus and are exposed to clubs, organizations, and activities to support their personal and professional growth. Primary Areas of Responsibilities:
- Serve as a positive role model for new students and their families.
- Attend and actively participate in the Orientation Leader training program.
- Assist with the organization, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of Experience Orientation programs.
- Acquaint new students with campus services, activities, facilities, and campus rules and regulations.
- Encourage new students to fully participate in the SMC community.
- Actively participate in all Experience Orientation sessions over the summer (dates listed below).
- Lead activities and discussion groups for incoming students and/or parents during orientation.
- Become knowledgeable through training on various resources and aspects of SMC that are crucial to new student success.
- Participate in, assist with, and contact students to attend Welcome Week activities in August.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Director and Dean of the department.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
- Must relate well with students, parents, faculty, and administrators.
- Must be mature, responsible, and display a willingness to assist students in transitioning to college.
- Must be currently enrolled as an SMC in good academic and judicial standing.
- Must present a professional demeanor that favorably represents the institution and department.
- Must demonstrate a desire to learn about the college and its regulations, people, programs, and community.
- Most importantly, must want to have fun!
Working Conditions: This work will require significant contact with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Weekend work is required. OLs must be available to work all of the following dates (plus additional training and prep dates TBD):
- Friday, June 28, 2024
- Saturday, July 13, 2024
- Tuesday, July 30, 2024
- Wednesday, August 7, 2024
- Friday, August 9, 2024
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to move around campus in extreme temperatures.
- Manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.
- Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer monitor, in handwritten form, and printed on paper.
FLSA: Part-time, non-exempt. $12/hour. Orientation event work hours are 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Approximately 8 hours of training Approximately 12 hours of prep (packets, set-up, materials, breakdown) Approximately 15 hours of Welcome Week service (prep, contact, attendance)
About the College: Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation, SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor's degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today, the college's emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor's degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.
Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members.All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program. SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered. Job Summary: Job Summary: Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Student Advising & Persistence, Orientation Leaders (OLs) aid new students in their transition to Spartanburg Methodist College. OLs participate and take active leadership in Experience Orientation, SMC's on-ground orientation program. OLs prepare and plan for the event, as well as lead assigned groups during each scheduled event over the summer. Additionally, OLs assist during SMC Welcome Week to ensure new students acclimate to campus and are exposed to clubs, organizations, and activities to support their personal and professional growth.
Primary Areas of Responsibilities: Primary Areas of Responsibilities: Primary Areas of Responsibilities:
- Serve as a positive role model for new students and their families.
- Attend and actively participate in the Orientation Leader training program.
- Assist with the organization, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of Experience Orientation programs.
- Acquaint new students with campus services, activities, facilities, and campus rules and regulations.
- Encourage new students to fully participate in the SMC community.
- Actively participate in all Experience Orientation sessions over the summer (dates listed below).
- Lead activities and discussion groups for incoming students and/or parents during orientation.
- Become knowledgeable through training on various resources and aspects of SMC that are crucial to new student success.
- Participate in, assist with, and contact students to attend Welcome Week activities in August.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Director and Dean of the department.
Serve as a positive role model for new students and their families. Attend and actively participate in the Orientation Leader training program. Assist with the organization, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of Experience Orientation programs. Acquaint new students with campus services, activities, facilities, and campus rules and regulations. Encourage new students to fully participate in the SMC community. Actively participate in all Experience Orientation sessions over the summer (dates listed below). Lead activities and discussion groups for incoming students and/or parents during orientation. Become knowledgeable through training on various resources and aspects of SMC that are crucial to new student success. Participate in, assist with, and contact students to attend Welcome Week activities in August. Performs other duties as assigned by Director and Dean of the department. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
- Must relate well with students, parents, faculty, and administrators.
- Must be mature, responsible, and display a willingness to assist students in transitioning to college.
- Must be currently enrolled as an SMC in good academic and judicial standing.
- Must present a professional demeanor that favorably represents the institution and department.
- Must demonstrate a desire to learn about the college and its regulations, people, programs, and community.
- Most importantly, must want to have fun!
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Must relate well with students, parents, faculty, and administrators. Must be mature, responsible, and display a willingness to assist students in transitioning to college. Must be currently enrolled as an SMC in good academic and judicial standing. Must present a professional demeanor that favorably represents the institution and department. Must demonstrate a desire to learn about the college and its regulations, people, programs, and community. Most importantly, must want to have fun! Working Conditions: Working Conditions: Working Conditions: This work will require significant contact with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Weekend work is required. OLs must be available to work all of the following dates (plus additional training and prep dates TBD):
- Friday, June 28, 2024
- Saturday, July 13, 2024
- Tuesday, July 30, 2024
- Wednesday, August 7, 2024
- Friday, August 9, 2024
Friday, June 28, 2024 Saturday, July 13, 2024 Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Friday, August 9, 2024 Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements:
- Ability to move around campus in extreme temperatures.
- Manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.
- Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer monitor, in handwritten form, and printed on paper.
Ability to move around campus in extreme temperatures. Manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents. Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer monitor, in handwritten form, and printed on paper. FLSA: Part-time, non-exempt. $12/hour.
FLSA FLSA
: : Orientation event work hours are 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Approximately 8 hours of training Approximately 12 hours of prep (packets, set-up, materials, breakdown) Approximately 15 hours of Welcome Week service (prep, contact, attendance)
About the College: Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation, SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor's degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today, the college's emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor's degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.
Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members.All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program. SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered. About the College: Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation, SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor's degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today, the college's emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor's degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.
About the College Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members. Spartanburg Methodist College Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program E-Verify program . SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered. SMC SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.
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