"Orientation Peer Leader (Part Time)"

Posted: 05-Feb-26

Location: Main Campus, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 5225102

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, provide support to the college-wide new student orientation and registration program. Responsibilities include assisting with various office functions associated with orientation, facilitating the successful transition of new students to Kirkwood, preparing students for their academic experience, by promoting student involvement and engagement, and providing information about student services and academic resources.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in required training sessions prior to orientation sessions.
• Assist in implementation of all orientation sessions for first year students.
• Communicate with new students and their parents/guests during orientation to promote connection to resources, faculty, staff and other students.
• Lead groups of students and families around campus to various sessions. Comfortability with public speaking to groups of 30-50.
• Participate in various preparations and follow up for all orientation sessions.
• Staff various aspects of orientation programs, including check-in, presentations, registration, staff meetings and other duties as needed.
• Share information with students and parents/guests regarding college policies, procedures, course registration, academics expectations, campus life and services.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Must possess a strong customer service attitude.
• Must possess effective time management and organizational skills.
• Represent Kirkwood Community College in a positive manner, promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment for new students and guests.
• Be able to work effectively in both an individual role involving independent judgment, as well as in a team role involving shared input and decision-making.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.