Orientation Leader, New Student Programs Office
The Orientation Leader (OL) position exists within New Student Programs to welcome and acclimate new students to the campus during New Student Orientations, Transfer & Adult Student Orientations, Panther Academic Welcome, and other programs. OLs will play a vital role in helping facilitate the transition of new students by providing students and their families information about University programs and services. Through a variety of experiences and opportunities, OLs have the power to make a positive and lasting difference in the UWM community and develop great leadership and résumé-building skills in the process. Full position description and application is on our website: uwm.edu/ApplyOL
Compensation
- Stipend of $3,000 disbursed via three payments of $1000 on July, August, and September. Those hired on as a Resident Assistant or another on-campus job in August will receive an adjusted stipend due to ending OL contract early.
- Individual room (shared suite) in a university housing hall for the summer
- $180 meal plan for the summer & select meals provided during programs
- Uniforms (staff polos, t-shirt, jacket, backpack, nametags)
- Winter hours available: Hourly pay of $9.00/hour for Spring Orientation programs in January
Required Dates
First Orientation Leader Meeting:
December 11: Orientation Student Staff Contract Signing (5:00-7:00pm)
Spring Class:
New OLs participate in a mandatory semester-long training course discussing various leadership topics including communication skills, group facilitation skills, team building, conflict management and resolution, critical thinking, social justice, and campus knowledge. Course meetings are held every Tuesday, 4:00-6:00pm of Spring semester. OLs will register for the 2-credit (elective) Educational Psychology class through PAWS by December 20, 2019.
Summer Dates:
- May 26: RiverView Residence Hall Move-In
- May 27-June 5: Summer Training (9:00am-9:00pm)
- Full month of June, July 19-August 7 (August 7: RiverView Move-Out), August 17-September 1
*Dates subject to change. Actual program dates will be provided upon hire.