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First Year Advising Center

North Foundation Hall, Room 121
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4454
(location map)
(248) 370-3227
FYAC@oakland.edu

Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesdays with extended hours 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Winter 2019 Open Drop-In Hours:
Mon: 10 a.m. - noon
Wed: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Thur: noon - 2 p.m.

First Year Advising Center

North Foundation Hall, Room 121
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4454
(location map)
(248) 370-3227
FYAC@oakland.edu

Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesdays with extended hours 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Winter 2019 Open Drop-In Hours:
Mon: 10 a.m. - noon
Wed: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Thur: noon - 2 p.m.

Student Leader Recruitment is the joint effort of Orientation and New Student Programs (ONSP) and the Center of Multicultural Initiatives (CMI). The goal of Student Leader Recruitment is to streamline two recruiting and hiring processes into one simple process for students interested in attaining leadership positions within ONSP and CMI. If you are interested in becoming an Orientation Group Leader, Parent and Family Ambassador, CMI Peer Mentor or CORE Ambassador 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 2019
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 2019
CMI Early Experience sessions end of August/beginning of September 2019
Represent CMI office at orientations and other university events
Work up to 8 hours bi-weekly during the 2019-20 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 2019

Compensation and Contract Commitments:

Four month contract beginning in late April through the first week of classes in fall 2019
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 and Family Ambassador

Parent and Family Ambassadors (PFAs) support the parent and family orientation experience. PFAs 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 2019

Compensation and Contract Commitments:

Four month contract beginning in late April through the first week of classes in fall 2019
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 and Family 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 2019
Must be involved in the campus community
Must have solid interpersonal skills

Compensation and Contract Commitments:

One full week of training during summer 2019
CMI Early Experience sessions end of August/beginning of September 2019
One week of work during summer 2019 supporting Summer Bridge
Work up to 8 hours bi-weekly during the 2019-20 academic school year
Compensation starts at $9.25/hour
Represent CMI office at university events
CMI CORE Ambassadors can only take Summer I courses

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process begins each November. There are four general steps for students:

The Recruitment Fair highlights important student leadership positions in offices around campus. Attendance is optional, but recommended. Recruitment fair details will be available in November 2019.
Info Shares for each type of position take place so students can learn more specifically what they'll be doing in each job and openly ask questions to the leadership for each position. Attending an info session is required. Check back in November 2019 for additional information about future info share sessions.
Check back in November 2019 for application, cover letter, and resume deadlines.
If you are selected to move forward in the application process, the next step is to attend the Group Process. Details for the Group Process will be outlined upon selection for this stage.*

* After Group Process, CMI and ONSP will move forward in their interview and selection processes separately.

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 PFA, and CMI Peer 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 and Family 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.

How many position openings are available for each?

There are approximately 10 CMI Peer Mentor, 10 CORE Ambassador, 16 Orientation Group Leader and 4 Parent and Family 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 and Family Ambassador - require a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA as of the end of fall semester 2018
CMI CORE Ambassador - requires a minimum of a 2.65 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. 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 and 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 and Family 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 requires 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 North Foundation Hall, Room 104 or contact them by phone at (248) 370-4404 or email, cmi@oakland.edu.

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

How can I prepare for the interview?

Career Services offers a variety of resources to help you stand out amongst other candidates, such as assistance with your resume and tips for your interview.