Orientation Staff Application Process

Orientation Staff Application Process

1. Information Meetings: You may attend any one of the meetings listed to see if this job is for you.
   

   Tuesday, November 13	4:00pm	Multi-Purpose Room, SRB
   Thursday, November 29	4:00pm	Santa Barbara Harbor Room, UCen
   Wednesday, January 16	4:00pm	State Street Room, UCen
   Tuesday, January 22	2:00pm	Room 2003, Engineering Science Building
   Tuesday, January 22	4:00pm	2nd Floor Conference Room 2154, SRB
   Thursday, January 24	5:00pm	Formal Lounge, San Rafael Hall
   Monday, January 28	6:00pm	2nd Floor Conference Room 2154, SRB

   
   
2. Written Application: Complete an application and two recommendation forms. Return the application, recommendation forms, and a copy of your Grades/Academic History from GOLD to the Orientation Programs Office, 2145 Student Resource Building, by Noon on Wednesday, January 30, 2008.
   
   
3. Initial Interview: On Thursday, January 31, from Noon-5pm, after a screening of written applications, letters will be available in the Orientation Office indicating which applicants will receive initial interviews. You must pick up your letter on this afternoon and immediately schedule an Initial Interview if you are selected. Initial Interviews will take place between February 1-7.
   
   
4. College Interview: On Friday, February 8, from Noon-5pm, letters will be available in the Orientation Office indicating which applicants will receive college interviews. You must pick up your letter on this afternoon and immediately schedule a College Interview if you are selected. Preparation is required for the College Interview; a study guide will be made available to all applicants at the beginning of the selection process. Topics covered in the College Interview include University Requirements, General Education, registration and an academic topic of particular interest to you. NOTE: College Interviews are done in groups of 3-4 applicants at a time. College Interviews will take place between February 11-15.
   
   
5. On Tuesday, February 19, letters will be available in the Orientation Office indicating which applicants will continue for the remainder of the process. If you are continued in the process, you will need to attend the following 2 interviews/meetings:
   
   
   1. Student Viewpoint Panel: Thursday, February 21, ONE HOUR during the day according to your schedule. You will be on a panel with three other applicants.
      
      
   2. Group Meeting: Tuesday, February 26 or Wednesday, February 27, from 6:00-9:00pm. You will work in small groups with 5-6 other applicants.
   
   
6. Final Selection: Following all selection meetings, you will pick up a letter on Friday, February 29 indicating whether or not you have been offered a position on the 2008 Orientation Staff. Orientation will need notification of your acceptance of our offer no later than Thursday, March 6 at Noon.
   

Good Luck! If you have any questions, please call 805-893-3443.