Orientation Program Assistant

• Maintaining PeopleSoft & CashNet data reports database in regards to orientation data, which includes freshman and transfer student registration.
• Assist in the day to day and general operations of the NSO area including but not limited to answering telephones, returning emails, reserving all spaces for each orientation, data entry and reports in PeopleSoft, program logistics and editing the university website when needed.
• Serve as a positive role model and welcome new students and family members, and assist them during orientation sessions.
• Serve as a resource person to incoming students and families; develop a rapport with new students and their families as well as maintaining an open communication with Stanislaus State personnel.
• Serve as a liaison with faculty and staff members, Orientation Leaders and members of Stanislaus State administration to facilitate the success of all aspects of the New Student Orientation Program.
• Maintain contact as needed with prospective students, their parents, high school counselors and teachers to promote Stanislaus State as a first choice university.
• Facilitate small group discussions related to academic and community expectations, student life issues and answer participant questions.
• Aid in the coordination of class schedules and assist in the registration progress.
• Assist in preparation, implementation, evaluation and follow-up of aspects of the New Student Orientation Program.
• Assist with the interviewing, hiring and training of 32 Orientation Leaders.
• Attend all mandatory staff training dates, all New Student Orientation days, and be available to work early morning and overnight on orientation days.
• Work in a professional setting and promote higher education to prospective students and their parents.
• Maintains professionalism, a sincere, friendly, honest and caring demeanor, and advocate and represent California State University, Stanislaus.
• Maintain flexible work schedule (20 hours during the academic year, 40 hours during the summer months).
• Follow through on all assignments and adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Must be able to address and speak professionally in front of small and large groups of new students energetically and enthusiastically.
• Assist with Engage and its daily functions, operations and communication system.
• Assist with identifying, recording, and communicating program expenditures and receipts to the NSO Coordinator as assigned.
• Prepare program documents, communication and other reports inclusive of the NSO Communication Plan and Program Evaluation /Assessment Plan.

Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates a minimum of at least one season of experience (summer or spring) working as a New Student Orientation Leader.
• Demonstrates leadership potential and skills including, working in a team environment and time management.
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission of New Student Orientation.
• Possesses the following personal qualities: maturity, responsibility, initiative, self-esteem, motivation, enthusiasm, and high energy level.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal and group communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of team member.
• Demonstrates good academic standing (2.5 GPA or above).
• Demonstrates personal skills and qualities including creativity, attention to details and the ability to multi task.

• Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351.  California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD.  As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool.  Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:  Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Exceptions to minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE