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Acquainting new students and family members with campus services and building locations.
Transfer Orientation Leaders
The University of Texas at Arlington is dedicated to the retention and overall success of our students, by promoting academic excellence and fostering lifelong learning. New Maverick Orientation offers a variety of programs, both on-campus and online, for new students. The Transfer Orientation Leader program is designed to provide incoming UTA transfer students the opportunity to connect with fellow transfer students, campus resources, and faculty and staff. Maverick Transfer OL’s assist incoming students and their families with their transition to UTA. They will work closely with New...
orientation Leaders
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of an OL
Benefits
While the Freshmen Orientation Leader is a paid position, money is not the most significant benefit of the position. Orientation Leaders will be engaged in many learning opportunities that will translate to almost any career field. This leadership position will provide a strong base for any future...
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Assisting students in the class scheduling and registration process
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Use their transfer experience to assist with the transition
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Being part of and supporting a diverse team of Mav OLs
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Explaining academic opportunities, responsibilities, and procedures
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Facilitating small groups discussions
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Leading campus tours
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Assisting in the preparation of orientation activities and materials
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Provide support and guidance to transfer students (new, current and prospective) through programming and other initiatives
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Being part of and supporting a diverse team of Mav OLs
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Engaging students in UTA history and traditions
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Compensation: $8.50 an hour On-campus housing, during summer on-campus orientation sessions Limited dining plan for summer All apparel and food associated with NMO function.
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Develop professional relationships with faculty, staff, and other students
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Gain significant knowledge of UTA history and traditions, academic resources, and involvement opportunities
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Gain significant leadership experience while enhancing your opportunities for campus involvement, employment marketability, and career opportunities
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Gain skills in effective interpersonal communication, peer-to-peer leadership and conflict management
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Learn to think on your feet and make quick, educated decisions in a fast-paced environment
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Attendance at the NODA Region IV Regional Conference (subject to change)
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Learn valuable small group facilitation and discussion skills