Orientation Leader Application

Apply to be an International Student Orientation Leader for Fall 2020!

Have you ever visited, or thought of visiting a different country? Who helps you? How would you get around?

The Office of International Services is searching for students who can put themselves in the shoes of international students and help them when they arrive at Trine University. International Orientation Leaders serve a variety of purposes during Orientation to ensure their transition to the US culture and welcome to the Trine community.

Responsibilities

Create a welcome and fun atmosphere at Orientation events
Assist new international ESL, freshmen, transfer students at move-in
Serve as a resource about the University
Handle questions and refer new students and parents to appropriate resources on campus
Serve as peer leaders and facilitate small group discussions among incoming students as outlined by the Director of International Community Services
Assist in the implementation of all International Orientation and some Welcome Week activities
Assist with logistical details as needed

Qualifications

Enrolled as a full time student in spring of 2020 and fall of 2020
Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, dependability, maturity and professionalism
Interested in helping international students adjust to American and Trine community
Knowledge of the Trine University campus and services
Ability to work well with people from a different cultural and language background
Willingness to interact with and lead both large and small groups of new students
Flexibility and a positive attitude
Ability to work in a group setting as a team player
Ability to work with people who have limited English skills
Great sense of school pride

Expectations

Maintain and present a professional image to new students, their families and faculty & staff at the University (this includes social media presence)
Attend International Orientation training
Attend all of International Orientation (possibly some of Fall Orientation)
Attend at least one Welcome Week activity
Have fun!

Compensation

$7.25 per hour for training and time worked during Orientation and Welcome Week
International Orientation Leaders are provided with a Trine polo, early move-in for on-campus residents and meals during training and Orientation weekend.

Timeline and Important Dates

February 21: Application Deadline
February 24 – 28: Interviews as needed
March 9: Notification of decision via email

August 19: Intl Orientation Move-in &Training
August 20: New International Student Move-in
August 21: International Student Orientation
August 22 – 23: Fall Orientation

Trine International Orientation Leader Application

First Name *

Last Name *

Trine Email Address *

Cumulative GPA *

Major *

Current Class Standing *

Are you available all dates required of the position(s) you are applying for? *

Yes

If you selected 'no', please explain:

What skills or characteristics do you possess that would make you a valuable resource to new students? *

What is one idea you have to ensure our incoming international students have a positive first impression of Trine? *

What experience did you have as a new student that you feel would help relate to the incoming international students? *

What experiences have you had during your time at Trine that you would want to share with new students, so they are prepared for life in Angola, and academics at Trine? *

Please list the activities, organizations and sports you are involved in at Trine: *

In what ways would you help incoming international students get involved on campus? *