As representatives of Radford University, the Parent Orientation Guides (POGs) will work closely with the New Student Programs staff to assist in the delivery of Quest programs for parents of incoming RU students.

Spring Semester 2013

• Attend POG spring training, scheduled from 6:30pm - 8:30pm on March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9, and April 16
• Begin to plan Quest parent sessions with appropriate university administrators.
• Participate as an evaluator in the group interview process for 2013 Quest Assistants.
  • Tentatively scheduled for:
    
    • Friday, February 1st, 6pm – 9pm
    • Saturday, February 2nd, 9am – 12pm

Summer 2013
General

• Participate in Quest Training.
• Work as an integral team member and reference for 2013 Quest Assistants.
• Participate in and provide peer leadership during debriefing activities with Quest Assistants after each Quest session.
• Serve as the primary contact person and guide for parent groups throughout Quest, escorting them to and from sessions while answering questions as an official representative of RU.
• Assist with NSP office operations throughout training and during Quest, including preparing for upcoming Quest sessions after each session is completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specific

• Welcome and greet parents and students during check-in and opening welcome.
• Present the RU experience to parents during program sessions in collaboration with university administrators.
• Serve as primary presenters in “Ask the POGs” session for parents.
• Complete RA and on-call duties in residence halls where parents reside during Quest.
• Greet and socialize with parents in the evening at the parent social event.

Optional

• Serve as a Transfer Assistant and assit in the delivery of Transfer Quest (dates still to be determined).

• Must have formerly served as a Quest Assistant or Transfer Assistant.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of application.
• Must be willing to refrain from enrolling into Summer I, II or III classes. Maymester classes may be allowed if the training schedule permits; however, prior approval is required.
• Must possess the ability and desire to communicate and work with parents of RU students.
• Must exhibit professionalism, customer service abilities, intrinsic motivation, and a work ethic reflective of full-time staff committed to Quest and its success.

• On-campus lodging and campus meal plan beginning with Quest training and concluding with the final Quest (or Transfer Quest) session.
• $1,500 stipend for serving during freshman orientation. Additional $300 for serving through Transfer Quest.