Orientation Leader Application
Orientation Leader
Orientation Leaders are student role models who serve a vital role in the transition of our first-year and transfer students into the Lehigh community. OLs are dedicated leaders who possess strong communication skills, a desire to be part of team, and pride in Lehigh University. Orientation Leaders work with a small group of first-year students throughout the August Orientation program as well as the fall semester. This is a great way to get involved, meet new friends and make a difference!
Each fall semester we start to recruit staff for the following August. Our staff consists of students from all the colleges and who are involved in a variety of campus activities and organizations.
Apply now to be part of the Orientation 2010 staff!
If you were on the Orientation staff for the fall 2009 program and you want to reapply, please complete this form. Also, you will need to ask a first-year student from your Orientation group to complete this recommendation form. Please have the student return the form directly to the OFYE by January 19.
Qualifications to be an OL...
Current full-time student with a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA
You must be in good standing with the University, e.g. not on disciplinary probation
Responsibilities of an OL...
- Lead a small group of 20-22 first-year students throughout the Orientation program
- Facilitate conversations on transition issues
- Role model appropriate academic and social behaviors to incoming students
- Attend spring and August training sessions prior to orientation. ALL TRAINING IS REQUIRED!
- Work with a team of 60 Orientation Leaders and 6 Orientation Coordinators
- Read the selected book for the Summer Reading Program
- Meet with your Orientation Group 4 times during the semester for the evoLUtion seminar and attend the coordinating training sessions
- Maintain your GPA
- Communicate with parents and family members of new students
- Have fun!
The Perks...
- Opportunity to mentor a group of first-year students
- A chance to strengthen your communications skills
- Participate in multiple teambuilding experiences
- Work with numerous leaders on campus
- Gain a better understanding of Lehigh University and its organizational structure
- Network with various University faculty, staff and administrators
- Receive a one-of-a-kind Orientation t-shirt
- Lots of FREE food
- NEW FRIENDS!
- A plethora of memories!