Office of New Student Orientation Programs

Work in teams and as individuals to facilitate orientation for all new students each day of the program (both virtual and in person program options will be available for new students in 2021). Groups may include first-year, non-traditional/adult, and/or transfer students.  

Acquaint new students and their families with academic support services, educational opportunities, policies and procedures, and campus services and resources.  

Facilitate activities that will help students become better acquainted with one another and the institution.  

Serve as a positive role model for incoming students.  

Engage with new students and their family members or guests in a professional and positive manner.  

Attend and be active participants in training and development activities  

Participate in preparation for each program: set up facilities, check in families, escort participants to sessions, answer questions, collaborate with University staff, etc.  

Abide by and reinforce all University regulations, including abiding by Rocket Prevention Principles.  

Perform other duties as assigned. 

Leadership Development: Orientation Leaders will participate in training designed to improve their leadership skills, including (but not limited to) public speaking, conflict management, diversity and inclusion, goal setting, and reflection.    

Payment: Orientation Leaders are paid $8.80 per hour of service (including paid training). Paychecks are issued every two weeks via the University payroll schedule, as long as time sheets are submitted online on time.   

Meals: Leaders receive lunch on in-person program dates.  

Housing: For students whose permanent address is more than 25 miles away from campus, limited housing in one of the residence halls will be available if requested in their application.   

Uniform: You will be provided two shirts and a nametag to wear for program days, as well as PPE (masks, face shields, gloves), if requested. 

Parking: Free parking is available during training and on program days. Orientation Leaders living on campus must purchase a parking pass if they want to park their vehicle on campus.