Student Leader - First Year Advising Center - Oakland University

Student Leader Recruitment is the joint effort of Orientation and New Student Programs (ONSP), the Center of Multicultural Initiatives (CMI), and Pre-College Programs (PCP). The goal of Student Leader Recruitment is to streamline three recruiting and hiring processes into one simple process for students interested in attaining leadership positions within ONSP, CMI and PCP. If you are interested in becoming an Orientation Group Leader, Parent Ambassador, CMI Peer Mentor, CORE Ambassador, or a Pre-College Student Mentor, you'll only have to go through one recruitment process.

Position
descriptions

CMI Peer Mentor

CMI Peer Mentors provide guidance and model academic and social success to their mentees and to the campus community. They meet weekly on a one-on-one basis with CMI scholarship recipients to assess and monitor academic and social progress.

Position Qualifications:

Must be enrolled at OU full time
Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Must be in good disciplinary standing with the university and residence halls
Must be in sophomore standing by fall 2017
Must have the ability to perform responsibly in a leadership role
Must have solid interpersonal skills
Must be a positive role model

Compensation and Contract Commitments:

One full week of training during summer 2017
Represent CMI office at orientations and other university events
Work up to 8 hours bi-weekly during the 2017-18 academic school year
Compensation starts at $9.25/hour
Attend paraprofessional training sessions throughout the academic year
CMI Peer mentors can only take Summer I courses

Orientation Group Leader

Orientation Group Leaders (OGLs) guide groups of students through the orientation experience. OGLs assist with student advising and registration, facilitate small group discussions, and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for new students and parents.

Position Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Must be in good disciplinary standing with the university and residence halls
Must be in sophomore standing by fall 2017

Compensation and Contract Commitments:

Four month contract beginning in late April through the first week of classes in fall 2017
Limited hours during month of July
Room in residence halls from May-August
Compensation is $9.25/hour; at least $2,500 in compensation
Meals at all New Student Orientation programs
Four week leadership training in May from 8-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Orientation Group Leaders can only take Summer II courses

Parent Ambassador

Parent Ambassadors (PAs) support the parent orientation experience. PAs assist with the overall administrative execution of the parent orientation program by providing information on student success, facilitating campus tours, and creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for parents and family members of new students.

Position Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Must be in good disciplinary standing with the university and residence halls
Must be in sophomore standing by fall 2017

Compensation and Contract Commitments:

Four month contract beginning in late April through the first week of classes in fall 2017
Limited hours during month of July
Room in residence halls from May-August
Compensation is $9.25/hour; at least $2,500 in compensation
Meals at all Parent Orientation programs
Four week leadership training in May from 8-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Parent Ambassadors can only take Summer II courses

CMI CORE Ambassador

CMI CORE Ambassadors meet weekly in one-on-one sessions with program participants to assess and monitor academic and social progress. Ambassadors provide program participants with information about classes, support services, academic programs and counseling.

Position Qualifications:

Must be enrolled at OU full-time
Must have a minimum of a 2.65 cumulative GPA
Must be in good disciplinary standing with the university and residence halls
Must be in sophomore standing by fall 2017 Must be involved in the campus community
Must have solid interpersonal skills

Compensation and Contract Commitments:

One full week of training during summer 2017
One week of work during summer 2017 supporting Summer Bridge
Work up to 8 hours bi-weekly during the 2017-18 academic school year
Compensation starts at $9.25/hour
Represent CMI office at university events
CMI CORE Ambassadors can only take Summer I courses

Pre-College Student Mentor

The Pre-College Programs Student Mentor position is responsible for providing guidance to pre-college students through academic, social and cultural programming and experiences. PCP mentors also provide ongoing support through mentorship, facilitating campus tours and outreach.

Position Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of a 2.7 cumulative GPA
Must be in sophomore standing by fall 2017
Must demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
Must model behaviors that result in establishing and maintaining a positive and respectful mentor relationship with participants

Compensation and Contract Commitments:

Attend mandatory mentor training during spring/summer 2017
Work at least 2-3 programs/events per semester during the 2017-18 academic year
Compensation is $9.50/hour
Attend paraprofessional training sessions throughout the academic year
Must volunteer for annual Water Festival Program - Spring 2017

Application
Process

There are four steps in the process:

Attend the Student Leader Recruitment Fair on Thursday, November 17, 2016 in the Oakland Center, Banquet Room B. This is a FREE event for all students to learn more about student leadership positions on campus.
Attend a mandatory Info Share to learn more about each position and openly ask questions about them. Select the ‘Info Share’ tab for dates, times and locations.
Submit an application, cover letter and resume by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017. Complete the application by selecting ‘Apply Now’ and email your cover letter and resume to studentleader@oakland.edu.
If you are selected to move forward in the application process, the next step is to attend the Group Process on Saturday, February 11, 2017. After Group Process, CMI, ONSP and PCP will move forward in their interview and selection processes separately.

Recruitment
Fair

The Student Leader Recruitment Fair, which took place on November 17, 2016, is complete.

The Student Leader Recruitment Fair highlights important student leadership positions in offices around campus. Come find out about student leadership positions on campus and how to get involved. There will be free food and beverages. All students are welcome.

The following offices have been represented at the Student Leader Recruitment Fair in previous years:

Career Services	Project Upward Bound
Center for Multicultural Initiatives	Recreation Center
Center for Student Activities	Tutoring Center
Orientation and New Student Programs	University Housing
Pre-College Programs

FAQ

Can I work in more than one position?

Yes. Students can hold multiple positions, but only one position in each department.

For example, students can be an OGL or PA, CMI Peer Mentor and PCP Student Mentor. Students cannot be both a CMI Peer Mentor and CMI CORE Ambassador.

What positions run during the summer months and which are during the school year?

The Orientation Group Leader and Parent Ambassador positions are summer positions running between May and August.
CMI Peer Mentor and CMI CORE Ambassador positions run during the fall and winter semesters.
The PCP Student Mentor is a year-round position.

How many position openings are available for each?

There are approximately 10 CMI Peer Mentor, 10 CORE Ambassador, 15 PCP Student Mentor, 16 Orientation Group Leader and 4 Parent Ambassador positions available.

*Note: the number of positions available is an estimation. A more accurate count of position openings will be available later in the application process.

What are the position GPA requirements?

CMI Peer Mentor - requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Orientation Group Leader and Parent Ambassador - require a minimum 2.75 semester cumulative GPA as of the end of fall semester 2016
CMI CORE Ambassador - requires a minimum of a 2.65 cumulative GPA
PCP Student Mentor - requires a minimum of a 2.7 cumulative GPA

What is the interview process?

Interested students must first attend an Info Share to learn about the various positions, pay rates and the application process. Students may then fill out the online application (and send in their cover letter/resume). One application will be used to apply for multiple positions.

Once the applications have been reviewed, a limited number of students will be called back for a large group interview. From there, the applicants will participate in individual interviews and further group sessions with either the Center for Multicultural Initiatives, Pre-College Programs and/or Orientation and New Student Programs.

Can I take classes and work at the same time? (How many credits do I need to take to be eligible?)

Since the Orientation Group Leader and Parent Ambassador positions are full-time positions between May and August, students cannot take classes during Summer Session I, but are allowed to take one class during Summer Session II. CMI and Pre-College Programs require students to be a full-time OU student while employed.

What if I cannot attend an Info Share?

If you cannot attend an Info Share, please contact the appropriate office that presides over the position you wish to apply to. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

What should I wear to the Group Process?

Showcase your OU Spirit by wearing OU gear! Please dress comfortably and in casual attire. You will be moving around.

What should I wear to the interview?

Please remember that this is a formal interview, therefore business casual attire is appropriate. Although we appreciate and value school spirit, OU attire is not required or necessary.

I have a question about one of the positions, who should I contact?

For questions about the Peer Mentor or CORE ambassador positions, visit the Center for Multicultural Initiatives in 104 North Foundation Hall or contact them by phone at (248) 370-4404 or email, cmi@oakland.edu.

For questions about the Orientation Group Leader position, visit Orientation & New Student Programs in 105 North Foundation Hall or contact them by phone at (248) 370-4653 or email, gold@oakland.edu.

For questions about the Pre-College Student Mentor position, visit Pre-College Programs in 106 North Foundation Hall or contact them by phone at (248) 370-4455 or email, precollege@oakland.edu.