Orientation

Roles and Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in all spring and summer training sessions
• Serve as a positive representative of the College to new students and their guests
• Answer questions about both social and academic aspects of campus life
• Facilitate new students’ introduction to the College by maintaining an open, helpful attitude and using effective communication techniques
• Promote interaction among groups of new students during small group discussions, icebreakers, meals, and activities
• Facilitate small group interactions on various topics, including course enrollment and student life issues
• Facilitate social activities for new students through direct involvement and participation
• Provide administrative support for the program, including preparation of Orientation materials
• Perform other duties as needed for the Office of Residential and Student Life.

Important Dates for Successful Hires

Interviews: Scheduling for in-person interviews will occur after all applications and candidate materials are received.

Spring Staff Meetings: The staff will get together in person before the end of the spring semester, date tbd.

Summer Dates:
Details listed below may be adjusted as summer and fall plans are being developed. Applicants will be notified of any changes throughout the process.

July 5-19 - SOL July  obligation, August 14-24 - SOL August obligation. 

• July 5: SOL Move In 
• July 6-13: SOL Training 
• July 14, 15, 16, 17: Orientation Sessions
• July 18: SOL Wrap Up/Lunch 
• July 19: SOL Move Out 
• August 14: SOL Move In 
• August 15- 20: SOL Training and Prep 
• August 21 - August 24:  On-Campus Phase TWO Orientation Programming
• August 28: New Student Mixer 

Compensation

Successful hires who complete all tasks and commitments will be compensated with the following:

• Bed waiver  for the duration of the contracted dates during the summer.
• Meals for Orientation Prep dates and Orientation dates will be provided. 
• Compensation of $1,500 to be paid in installments, upon completion and evaluation of work. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission and goals of Orientation and the Office of Community Engagement
• Positive attitude, good energy level, knowledge of and enthusiasm for Purchase College
• Willingness to learn more about our campus and its resources
• Openness to strengthening your understanding of multiculturalism, diversity, and social justice
• Good teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of team members, students, and parents
• Desire to learn about the University’s community, programs, resources, policies, and procedures
• Flexibility, responsibility, and willingness to assist others
• Staff may be expected to lift light boxes or other office items and arrange furniture for events.
• Interested in working with a commuter population and the support needed for them to succeed.
• Understanding of the non-traditional hours over the course of Orientation. Hired SOLs are expected to have basic time management skills and be comfortable having a full schedule.

Requirements

In order to qualify for the Student Orientation Leader position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Must have at least a 2.5cumulative GPA at the time of application
• Cannot be on any form of probation (academic, residential, or disciplinary) at the time of application or start of employment. 
• Attend all Orientation training and obligations.
• Act as a role model for the Purchase College experience.
• At time of start you must be approved to work within the United States by the U.S. Government, including having within your possession a signed original social security card and driver’s license.
• All international students should first meet with the OIPS for verification of hiring documents.