Title: Preview Specialist
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Transition and Orientation Services

Preview Specialists are hired to assist with moving Preview students and their guests smoothly through their Preview days. These student staff positions interact with both new students and their guests by assisting with check-in procedures, offering directions around campus, and being available to assist Preview staff members with various campus errands and office tasks. Specialists also organize all files needed for check-in during each Preview program and staff the Orientation and Training Office.

Duties include but are not limited to:
-Assist in the preparation of Preview activities and materials
-Assist the Preview Guides in welcoming new students and families to campus during Preview by staffing check-in, family sessions, and lunches as needed
-Serve as an alternate for Orientation Leaders to lead small groups as needed
-Help students and families acclimate to the physical campus by providing directions and leading them to sessions around campus
-Proactively provide customer service to guests throughout Preview
-Share knowledge about the University's history, campus resources, and expectations and when appropriate, refer guests to additional resources and campus departments

$15.00/hour

1. Orientation/transition
2. Demonstration of excellent written and oral communication skills
3. Well-developed organizational skills
4. Sensitivity to relevant needs of first-year and transfer students
5. Familiarity with first-year experience programs and issues
6. Strong teamwork ethic
7. Creativity, ingenuity, initiative, and positive attitude
8. Commitment to promoting diversity and student development

May 2024

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Kelsie Riblet
krcoope@ilstu.edu

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