UC Riverside Bear Facts Orientation

Orientation Counselor Job Description
Bear Facts Orientation 2008

Applications for 2008 Bear Facts Orientation Counselors will be available on 1/14, please check back for more details. Please contact Student Life with questions at 951-827-7344

Position Duties:

1. Attend all training programs including being on time, being prepared for the training, taking an active role, and staying for the duration of the program: Counselor Training will occur throughout Spring quarter, and the entire last week of June. More information will be forthcoming.
2. Be available to move into UCR Residence Halls by 12:00 p.m.(noon) on July 1st and be available 24 hours per day and live in the Residence Halls from July 1st to August 3rd.
3. Serve as an Orientation Counselor for all scheduled Student Orientations and Family Orientation sessions.
4. Meet with your Academic Advisor regarding academic advising information.
5. Live on-campus and serve as a para-professional responsible for the safety and well-being of assigned students.
6. Assist with the set-up, registration, execution and follow-up of each program.
7. Provide ice breakers, campus tours and coordinating of assigned students to appropriate functions.
8. Maintain a positive working attitude when interacting with all Orientation and UCR staff members and serve as a positive UCR representative to Orientation attendees.
9. Assist all Orientation staff members as needed.
10. Demonstrate the ability to be flexibility and to react positively under pressure.
11. Assist with trouble-shooting and problem solving as challenges arise during the program.
12. Responsible for ensuring the success of specific portions of the program by assisting with the development and facilitation of assigned programs, serving on panels, etc.
13. Serve as a campus leader and university employee including conducting yourself in accordance with all University Policies &amp Procedures at all times.
14. Understand and respect the confidentiality of student records that you may have contact with during the program.
15. Provide translation (verbal and/or written) in other languages as possible.
16. Assist with the evaluation and wrap-up of the Orientation program including making recommendations for next year’s program.
17. Other duties as assigned while realizing that the Bear Facts Orientation is a dynamic program that is constantly changing as issues arise that need to be addressed.

Requirements for Employment:

1. Must be a full-time UCR student.
2. Must have an activated UCR webmail account to be utilized for all Orientation-related business and communication.
3. Must be in good academic standing.
4. Must be in good standing with UCR’s Student Judicial Affairs and Residence Life student conduct.
5. Must be able to successfully pass an agency background check.

Application Process:

1. Submit completed applications no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8th. Note: minimum cumulative AND quarterly GPA of 2.5 required.
2. Applicants will be notified if they are selected for an interview by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 11th.
3. Interviews will be conducted on Saturday, March 1, 2008. Please plan to attend this Interview Day from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.. If you are selected for an interview, you will be required to attend this Interview Day to be considered for a position. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
4. Orientation Counselor selection will be announced by 5 pm on Wednesday, March 12.

Compensation:

1. Stipend - $1400 for the summer.
2. Housing and meals from July 1st-August 3rd.
3. Orientation Counselors retained to serve as an Orientation Counselor with the Bear Tracks Transfer Orientation program in September will be eligible for an additional stipend.

How can you find out more?

Please contact Adam Daniels, Graduate Intern, at 951-827-3461 or adaniels@ucr.edu with any questions you might have.