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Does Your Student Want to Help Lead Orientation?

Orientation Weekend would not be possible without the help and support of the entire Zag community. What makes Orientation Weekend so special are the student leaders who make new students, parents, and families feel welcome by helping our new community members unload their vehicles during move in, run small groups, and support parents and families. First Year Experience Programs and Parent and Family Relations need to have over 220 student leaders to help welcome the Class of 2021 this Fall. Please encourage your amazing Zag to give their time and service to help welcome our students to Gonzaga University!

 

Orientation Leaders serve as the student ambassadors for Gonzaga University, New Student Orientation, and Parent and Family Orientation. They are instrumental in guiding our diverse first year students, transfer students, and parents and families during this important time of transition to life at Gonzaga University. As a Jesuit, Catholic institution, Orientation Leaders are vital in living out Gonzaga University’s mission where we “educate students for lives of leadership and service for the common good.” It is a volunteer position that provides important leadership opportunities. Students are asked to be available to support Orientation Weekend August 22 – 28, 2017.

 

Orientation leaders will be able to move in to their on campus fall residence hall assignments on Tuesday, August 22nd at no additional cost, receive staff t-shirts and bags, and will participate in all Orientation Weekend traditions. We will ensure each member of our team is equipped with the training necessary to do their job. All that is required is for your student to be willing to make connections with new students, come back to campus a week earlier, and attend our mandatory training.

 

If your Zag is currently studying abroad during the Spring 2017 semester, they can still apply for a position. Please have them complete the application and note that they are a study abroad applicant. We will Skype interview your Zag from where ever they are in the world.

 

We can’t wait to have your Zag welcome the Class of 2021!

 

Application Dates: 

  • Application Open: Monday, February 20th
  • Application Deadline: Friday, March 3rd at 11:59 p.m., PST

 

Apply Here:

www.gonzaga.edu/orientation

 

Info Sessions:

  • Tuesday, February 28 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm / Hemmingson 211
  • Tuesday, February 28 / 8:00pm – 9:00pm / Hemmingson 211
  • Wednesday, March 1 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm / Hemmingson 312
  • Wednesday, March 1 / 9:00pm – 10:00pm / Hemmingson 211

 

Interview Dates (Candidates Select Day and Time for a 45 Minute Time Slot)

  • Monday, March 20 / 7:00pm – 10:00pm / Crosby Center
  • Tuesday, March 21 / 7:00pm – 10:00pm / Crosby Center
  • Wednesday, March 22 / 7:00pm – 10:00pm / Crosby Center
  • Thursday, March 23 / 9:00am – 12:00pm / Hemmingson 308 – STUDY ABROAD & TRANSFER, VETERAN AND RETURNING ADULT STUDENTS ONLY 

 

Job Offers Extended Via Email: 

  • Monday, March 27

 

Upon Hire Dates: 

 

Spring 2017

  • Confirmation Meeting: Wednesday, March 29, 9:00 pm – 10:00pm / Hemmingson North Ballroom
  • GEL Weekend Training: Wednesday, April 5, 7 pm – 8 pm (Super Group Leaders and Invited Orientation Leaders)

 

Fall 2017

  • Welcome Back ALL Staff Meeting: Tuesday, August 22 by 4 p.m. PST
  • Orientation Leader Training: Wednesday, August 23 – Thursday, August 24
  • Orientation Weekend: Friday, August 25 – Monday, August 28

 

Orientation Leader Positions:

 

Small Group Leader

As an Orientation Leader, you will be in charge of leading a small group of 12-15 new students in the process of transitioning to life in college. You will participate and assist in various Orientation events including, but not limited to, Welcome Night, Small groups, Orientation Station, etc. 

 

Super Group Leader

As a Super Group Leader, you will be responsible for a group of 10 – 12 Orientation Leaders. You will be the primary communication source between GUide Core and Orientation Leaders throughout the weekend. You will also participate and facilitate Orientation events.

 

Parent and Family Crew

Parent and Family Orientation runs concurrently with New Student Orientation offering events, informational sessions, and socials for new Gonzaga families. As a member of Parent and Family Crew you will be on a team of 30 student leaders and will assist the Parent and Family Relations Office with all aspects of Parent and Family Orientation. You will serve as a resource and guide to incoming parents and families. In addition, you may support first year students and Orientation Leaders with additional events.

 

Event Leaders

Event Leaders support GUEST with the set up and tear down of equipment during Orientation Weekend.  Working in teams, Event Leaders help ensure that students and facilities are arranged as needed to ensure that events and programs can be successful. This position includes physical activity such as lifting and moving chairs, tables and other equipment. Event Leaders are also expected to keep students informed as to the locations of various events, time schedules, and location changes as needed.

 

For more information, please feel free to email
firstyearexperience@gonzaga.edu or stop by First Year Experience Programs, Crosby 110 Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

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