2024 Summer Worker, Orientation Staff

The position of Summer Orientation Staff is one that allows a student to make a substantial contribution to Saint Leo University and a lasting first impression on both incoming and continuing students. Summer Orientation Staff help new students and their families in making a positive transition to Saint Leo University, as well as support summer programming initiatives. Summer Orientation Staff are extremely knowledgeable about campus resources and student success strategies. Summer Orientation Staff must understand and support the goals and objectives of the New Student Orientation (NSO) program.
***This is a temporary staff position for the Summer 2024 semester. ***

Job Description

This position encompasses the following responsibilities: assisting with NSO and Welcome Week planning; virtual NSO programs/webinars; OL training programs; design/develop marketing materials for the department; develop social media campaigns; update content on Leo Go; vendor relations (pricing, productions terms, cancellation/change policies); answer phones; filing/scanning of documents; inventory supplies; clean and organize storage areas; assisting with execution of virtual and onsite events related to summer programming for residential student and NSO (work orders, media requests, space reservations, event set-up and breakdown); assist with summer recruitment events; coordinate summer webinars and facilitate when applicable; check-in/move-in of new students; welcome new students, parents and families to the institution; facilitate small group activities with new students; serve as a positive role model and resource for new students and their families; lead campus tours; and complete special projects for the VP and Director.

In addition to these responsibilities, the Student Workers for Orientation/Parent Family Programs/Student Activities will also provide ancillary support for the day-to-day operations in the Mail Room, Residence Life (mattress movers, room checkers, key checkers, etc.), University Safety, Career Services, and Student Affairs Offices during peak times/special projects.

Summer Orientation Staff are required to work on campus May through the start of the fall semester for training, planning, and the execution of summer NSO Events.

COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership:  Leverage the strength of others to achieve common goals, organize, prioritize and delegate work; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate. Meet new students and parents “where they are”.
• Communication: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences, faculty, staff, parents and students; demonstrate public speaking through tours and discussion groups; responding to emails and texts thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships representing diverse cultures, races, ages, gender, religions, lifestyles and viewpoints; work within a team structure; negotiate/manage conflict.
• Professionalism/Work Ethic: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, punctuality and time management, working productively with others, understanding the importance of a professional work image and demonstrating integrity. If you want to be perceived as a professional, you must look and act like one.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning and analytical thinking; use knowledge, facts and data to solve problems and make decisions. Be prepared to answer the “unasked” questions; evaluate NSO.
• Information Technology:  Using technology to solve problems and accomplish task.  Managing social media professionally, learning new software to support NSO goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Current full-time, university campus student
• Good judicial standing
• A passion for helping others
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team, and a willingness to both lead and follow
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Reliability, creativity, stamina, flexibility/adaptability, and punctuality
• Ability to relate to and work with a variety of personality types and diverse groups of people (students, parents, faculty, both professional and student staff)
• A positive attitude and a sense of humor
• Ability to work under limited supervision
• Ability to work long hours (10-15hrs and/or early or late shifts)
• Able to handle constructive criticism

• Familiarity with Saint Leo programs and services

ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.   The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.  Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. 

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here:  Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period