The application for Summer 2013 is now available, and we encourage you to apply! Please download the Summer 2013 Orientation Guide Application to save or print the application. Applications are due by Wednesday, February 27 at 5 P.M. to the New Student Initiatives Office in the Lake Level of the Clark Administration Building. Applicants will be notified on March 4th if they have been selected for an interview. If selected for an interview, there will be group and individual interview processes. Final hiring decisions will be made in early April.

We encourage you to attend an information meeting to learn more about being an Orientation Guide, ask questions, and pick up an application. Information meeting dates are:

• Wednesday, 2/13 at 7:00 P.M. in JCSU 423
• Friday, 2/15 at 5:00 P.M. in JCSU 317
• Tuesday, 2/19 at 12:30 P.M. in the JCSU third floor Graduate Student Lounge
• Thursday, 2/21 at 4:00 P.M. in the JCSU third floor Graduate Student Lounge

Attending an information meeting is not required to apply.

The Office of New Student Initiatives is seeking a select group of fun, energetic, knowledgeable, and reliable students to serve as Orientation Guides to new students and their families during Orientation programs. An Orientation Guide's primary goals are to introduce new students and their families to the resources, services and facilities on campus in order to help create a smooth transition to the University. Job duties include mentoring new students, answering questions, leading students around campus, facilitating group discussions, presenting information, policy enforcement, and assisting campus officials with presentations

Assistance to Students and Families

• Welcome new students and family members to the university and assist them in the orientation check-in and checkout processes.
• Be accessible and willing to assist with the information needs of students and family members throughout each orientation session.
• Conduct engaging and thorough small group meetings for new students.
• Understand the different needs of first-year students, transfer students, and new family members and consider these differences in working with each population.
• Develop a positive rapport with new students and their families.
• Serve as an academic and social role model.
• Provide family members with perspective on the University community and share the student experience.

Educational Duties

• Present workshops and facilitate discussions on various topics including working on or off campus;  managing money; living on or off campus;  campus facilities; academics concerns and expectations; academic, social and recreational balance; and other student issues.
• Communicate information to students and family members about academic services, campus resources, and student engagement opportunities.
• Educate students and family members about University expectations by explaining university policies and procedures.
• Facilitate evening entertainment programs during orientation program
• Lead campus tours for students and families.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Attend & fully participate in staff training
• Efficiently complete all logistical tasks as requested to ensure the Orientation runs efficiently.
• Maintain regular communications with the professional staff alert them to situations that warrant attention.
• Participate in all assigned duties of Orientation fully and take initiative with unanticipated tasks or problems.
• Assist presenters at various programs, meetings, and activities throughout Orientation.
• Remain flexible at all times. Changes to the program schedule or logistics may occur.
• Be supportive of all Orientation staff members.
• Meet with professional staff as requested and attend all group meetings.
• Complete all staff assignments, assessments, and evaluations.
• General administrative duties, including evaluation, program and room check in.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Undergraduate Students, enrolled in spring and fall courses
• Preferred 2.75 cumulative GPA

• Be in good standing with the University

• Strong communication skills, patience and professionalism are essential.
• Ability to work well as a team.
• Display an awareness of diversity.
• Have an overall commitment to the University of Nevada.
• Be highly motivated, have strong leadership skills,  and ability to work well with large groups of people.
• Have a positive attitude and enthusiasm for working with new students and families.
• Be willing to step outside comfort zone and try new experiences.
• Have an excellent work ethic.

You will learn:

• Leadership skills.
• Interpersonal and group communication skills.
• Student programming including planning, organizing, and marketing

• On campus, double occupancy room and board package for the duration of training and summer orientation.
• Stipend of $2000 paid in installments.
• Great work experience and skill building, transferable to most any work environment.

Training: Roughly May 27-June 17. Monday-Friday 8 A.M.-5 P.M.
Session Preparations: The day prior to each session for 2-4 hours. While orientation occurs on week days, preparation days may occur on Sundays.
Orientation Sessions*:
Each orientation session begins at 6:30 A.M. on the first day and will conclude at roughly 5 P.M. on the second day.

• June 18-19
• June 24-25
• June 27-28
• July 1-2
• July 8-9
• July 11-12
• July 15
• July 17-18
• July 22-23
• July 25-26
• July 29-30
• August 1-2
• August 5-6
• August 9
• August 21^
• August 22^
• August 23^

^ Housing not provided on these dates
* Schedule subject to change