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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION TEAM 2005
Peer Advocate Job Description
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
August 2005 through November 2005
ELIGIBILITY
Should maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be enrolled in courses
or present on campus during the first three blocks of Fall 2005.
NSO TEAM MEMBER EXPECTATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
1. Be supportive and educated about Cornell and its services
2. Abide by College policies
3. Give the position highest priority among co-curricular involvements
and remain committed throughout the term of the position
4. Be able to influence, motivate, and earn the trust of a diverse group
of people
5. Be assertive, creative, responsible, flexible and sociable
6. Be able to learn on the job; be comfortable leading by example and
serving as a role model
7. Have a positive attitude and encourage positive attitudes in others
PEER ADVOCATE GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Actively participate in leadership training and campus information
sessions
2. Complete various tasks and facilitate events related to New Student
Orientation (NSO)
3. Provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all new students
4. Assist new students with learning about Cornell and getting involved
on campus
5. Get to know each member of a peer group (10-15 new students), provide
them with information about the College, assist them through NSO, and
involve them in activities after classes begin
6. Attend NSO team meetings and functions after classes begin
CHRONOLOGICAL OUTLINE OF RESPONSIBILITIES (outline is subject to change)
Wednesday, April 6- first team meeting, 6:00-7:00pm
Sunday, April 17- participate in NSO Spring Training activities from
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
July - send postcards to peer group members
August/September
- Thursday, August 25 - return to campus
- Aug. 25-29 participate in staff training activities
- Aug. 30 - Sept. 3 assist with NSO events and lead peer group activities
- be available the first week of classes for pre-arranged new student
activities Blocks 1-3 - coordinate peer group activities (at least 1/week
during Block 1/monthly during Blks. 2-3)
September - November
- participate in NSO staff meetings (weekly during Blocks 1-3)
EVALUATION
On-going evaluation and continual feedback will be practiced. A formal
evaluation process, including assessments from peer group members and
Orientation Leaders, will be conducted in late September or early October.
REMUNERATION
Peer Advocates will be paid approximately $150 during 2nd Block and approximately
$100 during 4th Block. Failure to carry out the responsibilities or meet
the expectations of the position could result in dismissal and/or reduction
of remuneration.
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