Orientation Leader Student Employee, #1020

The student orientation leader position is designed to partner with the Office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success (OATSS) to onboard new Oakton students during the summer Advising & Registration Workshop (ARW). During ARW, orientation leaders will assist with creating a welcoming environment, conduct campus tours, and assist students with the registration process. Orientation leaders will also help students navigate various onboarding steps and processes to aid in their success. Orientation Leaders are expected to represent Oakton well as dynamic role models while serving as a valuable resource to new students during their transition to the institution.

Des Plaines

Orientation Leaders must commit to training and work a majority of the day long Advising & Registration Workshops scheduled. This is a seasonal position. 

Orientation Leaders may be scheduled additional hours each week for training or administrative projects related to workshops or team development. 

Never

Up to 20 hours per week. 

Orientation leaders must commit to work the majority of the scheduled workshops listed below: 

Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes :

- Serve as a role model to Oakton students and as a positive representative of the Office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success to all students, families, and college staff/faculty. (CD, CM, LD, EI, CD, PF, TW)

- Assist incoming students through their personal and academic transition to Oakton. (C, LD, EI)

- Provide support for the academic advising process by assisting in the course registration lab, answering questions related to course requirements, electives, and scheduling. (CM, CT, LD, PF, TC)

- Familiarize students with campus resources and common transitional issues. (CD, CT, LD, PF, TC)

- Convey information to new students about college programs and services. (CM, CT, LD, PF, TC)

- Create a welcoming and positive atmosphere for students of various backgrounds and abilities. (CM, CT, LD, PF, TW, TC)

- Attend and participate in all training sessions and Advising & Registration Workshops. (CM, CT, LD, PF, TW, TC)

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified 8 career readiness competencies that broadly prepare college students for a successful transition into the workplace. Listed in alphabetical order, they include:

1. Career and Self-Development (CD)

2. Communication (CM)

3. Critical Thinking (CT)

4. Equity and Inclusion (EI)

5. Leadership (LD)

6. Professionalism (PF)

7. Teamwork (TW)

8. Technology (TC)

For more information about the NACE Career Readiness Competencies, please visit www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/.

All interested applicants should complete an online application and provide a resume.