Are you passionate about UW, and looking for a way to make a positive impact? We have the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
Applications are open through Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 11:59 PM PST.
In order to get a full look at the Orientation Leader qualifications, responsibilities, dates & commitments, and compensation read the 2020 Orientation Leader Policies & Expectations document.
All student positions are focused on the First Year Programs Student Leader Competencies. This ensures that all student leaders are getting an experience that they will be able to translate into future careers. Please review the competencies as a part of your application process.
If you have questions about any aspect of the Orientation Leader selection process that are not answered on this page or the FAQ, please contact us at fypadmin@uw.edu or at (206) 543-4905.
The application for the Orientation Leader role closed on Sunday, January 19th at 11:59 PM PST.
The OL serves as a leader, supporter, facilitator, and coach to first year students and their families and guests in an effort to provide a seamless transition to UW. As a team, we provide high-quality education, support, and transition resources to nearly 7,000 first year students, including transfer students and international students. The Advising & Orientation schedule runs Monday through Thursday, starting mid-June and ending in September.
In order to get a full look at the Orientation Leader qualifications, responsibilities, dates & commitments, and compensation read the 2020 Orientation Leader Policies & Expectations document.
Essay questions are listed below. We encourage you to compose your responses outside of the application first and then copy & paste into the application text boxes. Your responses are limited to a maximum of 250 words per question, but you do not have to use the entire 250-word count.
- How do you define leadership and being a leader?
- What do you hope to learn and gain from your experience as an Orientation Leader and why?
- What do you believe new students and their families should learn from participating in Advising & Orientation? As an Orientation Leader, how will you help new students and their families learn this?
- Please include an activities list that describes relevant job experience, volunteer work, clubs and organizations you are involved with, hobbies, and any other activities you enjoy both on and off-campus. This list does not have to be limited to only organized or academic activities. For example, if you enjoy attending Husky sporting events, we’d like to know. The activities list is another way for us to get to know you. Please limit your response to a few paragraphs and/or bullet points.
- From your activities listed, select one activity and elaborate on what it meant to you and how it has shaped your Husky experience.
Acknowledgment
Please note that by submitting your application, you are giving FYP staff permission to access to your academic records to verify that you are in good academic standing. FYP will also verify that you are in good disciplinary standing with the office of Community Standards and Student Conduct. Please note that a low GPA or disciplinary record does not automatically disqualify applicants from the position.
The application for the Orientation Leader role closed on Sunday, January 19th at 11:59 PM PST.
