In just a few weeks, Willamette University will welcome our new undergraduate students and their families to the Salem campus for Opening Days. The Student Engagement & Leadership (SEAL) Office is looking for staff and faculty to assist with a variety of events and services during those exciting days.
On Wednesday, Aug. 21, we need assistance with staffing flair/signage set-up (6:30–8:30 a.m.) as well as residence hall move-in (7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.) and the welcome picnic (4:30–6:30 p.m.).
On Thursday, Aug. 22, the Opening Convocation needs ushers (10 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) and the lunch picnic needs attendants (10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.).
If you are available and interested, read more about the available roles and timelines in the Opening Days Assistants job descriptions (link below). Please sign up (link below) by Monday, August 12.
A brief orientation will be offered via Zoom on both Tuesday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 14 so you can learn more about your role. Schedules will be confirmed and sent on Friday, August 16. Assistants can pick up your shift packets from the SEAL office by 4:30 p.m. August 20 for Wednesday assistants or Thursday 4:30 p.m. for Friday Assistants. More details will be shared in the Zoom sessions. Please direct questions to opening-days-assistants@willamette.edu
Employees wishing to help with move-in need supervisor approval. Hourly employees should record their time spent on these activities on their time sheets (Per HR and Legal).
