International Orientation Assistant

Specific responsibilities

Calvin's international orientation program is divided into International Passport (specifically for international students from Thursday, August 23 through Sunday, August 26), Passport IV (for American and international students from Monday, August 27 through Wednesday, August 29), and QUEST (a fall component for all new students). Orientation Assistants will participate in all aspects of the International Passport program and help with some aspects of Passport IV, but are not involved with the Quest program.

• Spring: Orientation Assistants will attend a leadership training session on April 29 and in addition, meet together weekly to prepare and pray for the incoming first year students.
• Summer: Orientation Assistants are NOT required to be in Grand Rapids for the summer, but will receive regular email updates which may or may not include projects to be completed.
• Fall: All Orientation Assistants will be expected to convene for the training program that begins at noon on Saturday, August 20; however, it expected that Orientation Assistants will arrive in Grand Rapids on Friday, August 19.
  • August 20-22: Off campus retreat to begin training and preparation for International Passport.
  • August 23-24: Continue training and preparation on campus.
  • August 24-28: Move into Schultze-Eldersveld with new students.
  • August 24-29:International Passport
  • Note that Orientation Assistants will be very busy from August 20-31 and should not have other obligations or responsibilities within that time frame.

Once classes begin, OAs will be involved in structured yet informal mentoring relationships with their small groups and report back to the Orientation Intern and other assistants during monthly meetings. In mid-November, they will help set up and attend International Passport Reunion.

What's the compensation?

Orientation Assistants will receive $300 for participating in the orientation program. Returning Orientation Assistants will receive $350.

Steps to apply:

1. Complete the online application (click the apply button above).
2. Submit a formal resume to the Student Development Office or email in PDF form form to rjl5@calvin.edu.
3. Find two people to submit an online recommendation. Applicants are responsible for contacting their references and ensuring that the recommendation forms are submitted by midnight, Sunday, April 1.

What's the selection process?

The first stage of the selection process will be based on the submitted resume, application, and references. After reviewing these, a group of candidates will be selected to be interviewed during the first week of April, April 2-6. Selected OA's for IP 2012 will be notified after this.