Orientation Leader at Spartanburg Methodist College – Spartanburg, South Carolina

SMC STUDENT POSITION: 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.

This position is for currently enrolled SMC students only.

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.