Reports to: Assistant Director, Orientation & Student Leadership; Orientation & Transition Experiences Professional Staff

Position specific responsibilities:

• Register and complete OUE 3311: Leadership Development for University Student Leaders, a one-credit B-Term course meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.
• Staff 30 Orientation sessions for first-year (2-day) and transfer (1-day) students, which includes:
  • Positively representing the University throughout the entirety of Orientation programs.
  • Engaging appropriately with new students and families during each Orientation day.
  • Conducting campus and residence hall tours for new students and families, typically requiring walking/navigating across campus.
  • Lifting up to 25 pounds, with accommodations provided as necessary.
  • Presenting to both large and small audiences of new students and families, requiring comfort with public speaking (training will be provided).
  • Facilitating small group activities, including icebreakers and discussions.
  • Safely guiding new students and families to various locations throughout the day, primarily outside in the elements.
  • Following and abiding by a comprehensive schedule for Orientation programming.
• Participate in the summer overnight retreat and training.
• Housing in a University of Minnesota residence hall is provided during summer orientation sessions (May–July). Orientation Leaders are expected to live in the residence hall each day/night during programs, including Sunday nights. Religious exemptions and requests can be honored. 
• Provide programmatic support to the Welcome Week program, including training before Welcome Week and facilitating the entirety of Welcome Week.

Position Qualifications:

• Cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher, to be maintained throughout employment and reviewed each semester.
• Enrolled full-time (13 credits) as a student through the Fall 2025 semester.
• Not enrolled in classes past 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday nights during the Spring semester OL class.
• Not planning to study abroad before September 2, 2025, and will not graduate prior to December 2025.
• Must reside in the United States during the term of employment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Position Qualifications:

• Prior presentation experience.
• Strong organizational, administrative, customer service, and leadership skills, including the ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality work under specific deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team and with supervisors.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a flexible, team-focused atmosphere.

Timeline:

Spring 2024

• First OUE 3311 class on Wednesday, March 19 from 4 to 6 p.m.
• Weekly Wednesday classes for OUE 3311 from March 19 to April 30, 4 to 6 p.m.

May 2025 - July 2025 (30-35 hours/week, paid) Dates and times are subject to change.

• Orientation Leader Overnight Retreat following finals.
• Orientation Leader summer training in May, prior to the June start date.
• Orientation dates are from June to mid-July 2025, with various shifts from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

August 2025 (30-40 hours/week, paid) Dates and times are subject to change.

• Facilitate orientations on August 18, 20, 22, and 25, 2025.
• Provide programmatic support to the Welcome Week Program, including training before Welcome Week and facilitating the entirety of Welcome Week from August 26 to September 1, 2025.

Dates and times are subject to change

Orientation Leaders are paid $15.25 per hour. This position requires a minimum of 30 hours per week (with exceptions for holiday weeks) and may work up to 40 hours per week, but is not eligible for overtime. A full list of hours and commitments is provided at the end of the job description.

Room (approximately $2300) and board (approximately $1050) in a campus residence hall from May - July 19, 2025

Applications are open until Sunday, January 26, 2025 at noon. If selected to move forward, you will choose an interview date in February.