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Be a Part of Wildcat Welcome
Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors Can Apply to Be on the Wildcat Welcome Staff
The Office of Orientation and Parent Programs relies heavily on student volunteers to plan and execute Wildcat Welcome and Parents' Weekend. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors can apply for three positions within the Wildcat Welcome staff structure starting late Fall Quarter and ending mid-Winter Quarter. The positions include the Board of Directors, Peer Coordinators and Peer Advisers. To learn more about these specific positions, click on the links at the right.
Requirements & Characteristics of Staff Members
The WW staff comprises Peer Advisers, Peer Coordinators, and the Board of Directors.
Applicants should display exceptional communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and passion a for WW, Northwestern University and new students. If you want to be a staff member, we expect you to...
- Devote the majority of your time to Wildcat Welcome activities during the week of Wildcat Welcome
- Be motivating
- Be spirited and enthusiastic
- Have a positive attitude
- Be organized
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal relationship skills
- Be flexible
- Be mature
- Be professional
- Be passionate about Wildcat Welcome, Northwestern University, and new students’ needs
- Serve as a role model and mentor
- Be open-minded toward diverse cultures, ethnicities, lifestyles, and backgrounds
Duties of Wildcat Welcome Staff Members
The WW staff gets to help out and have fun at the social events, including Rock the Beach.
- Attend all trainings and meetings during Spring Quarter--an attendance policy will be in effect
- Maintain close communication with your Board liaison, Peer Coordinator, or freshmen over the summer for Wildcat Welcome updates, answers to questions, and concerns
- Attend One-Day Intensive Training, one day prior to the beginning of Wildcat Welcome
- Assist with new student move-in at assigned residence hall area. This includes check-in, moving boxes, conversing with parents and family members, and creating a welcoming environment
- Attendance at required assigned Wildcat Welcome events and activities
- Wildcat Welcome responsibilities associated with your particular school
- Assist with implementing the Essential NUs
- Attendance at all sessions, social activities, President’s Convocation, and various other Wildcat Welcome events
- Lead thoughtful and effective discussions after Essential NU sessions. Topics include diversity, safety, alcohol, etc.
- Answer all new students’ questions with honest and appropriate answers
- Coordinate solutions to problems, issues, or emergencies encountered during Wildcat Welcome
- Be prepared to devote the majority, if not all of your time during Wildcat Welcome to Wildcat Welcome events
- Assist with assigned Academic School’s Dean’s Convocation
- Other duties as assigned
