HOUSE ORIENTATION AIDES:
Approximately 180 positions available for Fall 2024; each House has either Four or Five House O-Aides (depending on the size of the House).

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
A successful House O-Aide is resourceful, creative, friendly, positive, and outgoing as they serve as a primary contact for new students in their House during Orientation Week and beyond. House O-Aides are selected by Housing & Residence Life, and work with the HRL staff under the supervision of their Resident Head(s).

House O-Aides are directed by their Resident Head(s) to complete projects within the House during Orientation Week. Duties include, but are not limited to: welcoming new students to campus, House decorating, assisting with the first-year move-in process, creating a sense of House community, and serving as a leader on House Activities Night and other events during Orientation Week.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

House O-Aide candidates must:

1.  Complete this online application

2.  Live in the House in which they intend to work as a House O-Aide. Please note on the application if you
     are changing Houses for next year.

Applications are due on Friday, May 10th at 11:59pm.  

EXPECTATIONS:
(Dates and times are subject to change; final dates will be shared at the online House Orientation session which is mandatory for all House O-Aides to take part in.)

In order to become a House O-Aide, the following expectations must be met:
• Selected candidates will attend an online orientation session
• Move in on Sunday, September 15, 2024 (no earlier move-in will be permitted)
• Attend orientation and training (including Title IX responsibilities as an individual with reporting
        responsibilities)
• Not work at other jobs (on-or off-campus) during training or Orientation Week
• Not be an active leader or participant in an RSO or RSO event during training or Orientation Week
• Be available to their Resident Head(s) before and during O-Week
• Work with Resident Head(s) to prepare and decorate the House for the arrival of new students
• Lead informal trips to various locations throughout Hyde Park and Chicago
• Meet with Resident Head(s) and follow through on established expectations and projects
• Assist Resident Head(s) with implementation of all Orientation programs and events
•      Be available to help welcome students in their Houses during Pre-Orientation
• Assist House staff with move-in and mail delivery
•      Be available to organize and create House banners for Convocation & Class Procession
•      Be available to help organize House Activity Night
•      Be available to attend Resident Deans Activity Night
• Attend the Aims of Education Address and the subsequent colloquium in your House
• Serve as a mentor for all new students and transfer students
• Abide by all Housing & Residence Life Rules and Regulations for the duration of Orientation
• House O-Aides may not host guests in the rooms during Orientation

BENEFITS:
House O-Aides will:
• Develop leadership and interpersonal skills
• Mentor and support House residents in the incoming first-year class
• Move into Housing early
• Use provided dining plan to dine at your House table during training and throughout Orientation