Freshman Connector
To be eligible to serve as a Freshman Connector, you must:
- be a full-time student in the spring 2021 and fall 2021 semesters
- maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- enroll in and successfully complete OR 1100: Orientation Leader Skills Training
- actively participate in all Freshman Connection retreats, training sessions, and reflection activities
- be available for all sessions of Freshman Connection
- reside in university housing during Freshman Connection programs
- uphold the NSU Student Code of Conduct
- be willing to handle high levels of responsibility
As a Freshman Connector, you will be expected to:
- demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for Northwestern State University
- be knowledgeable of Northwestern State services, resources, policies and procedures
- work effectively with a diverse group of team members, students, parents, faculty, and staff
- perform all responsibilities in a punctual, reliable and conscientious manner
- exercise mature judgement, flexibility, and patience
- act with integrity, behave ethically, and display appropriate behavior and decision making
As a Freshman Connector, you will be responsible for:
- creating an open and welcoming campus environment for new students and their families
- serve as a positive representative of the University to new students and their guests
- promote interaction among groups of new students during small group discussions, get acquainted activities, meals, and events
- explain academic advising and course registration procedures
- facilitate small group interactions on various topics, including course enrollment and campus life issues
- facilitate social activities for new students through direct involvement and participation
- participate in the creation and production of various orientation performances, presentations, and evening activities such as Opening Session and the Southern Regional Orientation Workshop (SROW) events
- provide administrative support for the Freshman Connection and Parent Connection programs, including preparation of orientation materials
Important Orientation Dates
- OR 1100-01N for spring 2021 semester (MWF 11:00-12:00 PM)
- Assist with New Student Orientation for the Spring 2021 Semester on: January 7, 2021
- Spring Retreat, January 7-8, 2021
- Leadership Retreat at Dry Creek, LA, May 10-12, 2021
- Freshman Connection Work Weeks, May 16-19, May 23-26, May 31-June 2, July 5-7
- Freshman Connection
- Natchitoches Sessions: May 20-21, May 27-28, June 3, July 8-9
- Alexandria Session: June 22
- Leesville Session: June 24
- Shreveport Session: June 17
- Assist with New Student Orientation for the Fall 2021 Semester on: August 12, 2021
Deadline: Applications must be submitted to Katarina Haymon, Assistant Director of First Year Experience and Leadership Development, in the Office of First Year Experience and Leadership Development (First Floor – Student Services Center) or emailed to haymonk@nsula.edu by October 9, 2020 at 12:00 pm
*Do not forget to submit a Reference Form and Resume along with your application.