Office of Orientation and New Student Programs Graduate Associateship

Specific Duties

• Supervise the student leadership staff for the Orientation and Peer Mentor programs
• Co-advise all aspects of the Orientation and Peer Mentor programs, including staff selection and training
• Serve on the ACAD 101 Committee
• Oversee the Orientation Leader and Peer Mentor recruitment and selection process accordingly
• Work with Peer Mentors and the Volunteer/Community Service and Service Learning areas to coordinate the ACAD service requirement, with the Peer Mentors, completing a combined tally of projects and hours donated
• Work in collaboration with ACAD to incorporate the Common Book into Peer Mentor and Orientation activities, curriculum, and speakers
• Coordinate the meetings of the Welcome Week Committee
• Keep track of Orientation Leader & Peer Mentor obligations and responsibilities, along with the student staff
• Update the Peer Mentor & Orientation websites on a regular basis
• Monitor grades of Peer Mentors and Orientation Leaders and watch for students who fall below the required GPAs and compile a list of their fall and spring grades
• Handle disciplinary situations that arise with the Peer Mentors and Orientation Leaders, in concert with the Program Director for Orientation and New Student Programs
• Coordinate the evaluations and reviews of Peer Mentors
• Coordinate Winthrop Welcome Week logistics
• Attend ACAD Instructor training sessions when scheduled
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Director for Orientation and New Student Programs

Skills Required

• Functional knowledge of Windows 2000 Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and FrontPage
• Ability to work with and motivate a group of students
• Organization, creativity and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Winthrop University, Student Handbook and Winthrop computer programs, such as SIS and VM