• Assist with the planning and implementation of recruitment initiatives of student staff for Orientation and Welcome Week.
• Manage and update facilitation guides that outline roles and functions of orientation programming.
• Attend regular Orientation Team Meetings to provide updates and stay informed about programmatic needs/changes.
• Support instructor(s) in the OUE 3311 course in spring 2026 for OLs, including but not limited to class preparation, grading, and facilitating.
• Assist in orientation logistical scheduling for both new student orientation, transfer, and family programming.
• Co-supervise Orientation leaders, engage in active communication with peers and supervisor.
• Serve as a supporting staff member during major OTE events, including but not limited to Orientation and Welcome Week. 

Family Lead 

• Assist professional staff with on-site family registration and morning check-in.
• Serve as a point of contact for mobility family/guest accommodations during orientation programming.
• Support Family specific sessions, engaging with campus partners and supporting presentations within the Orientation Program.
• Manage breakout sessions, coordinating with campus partners, and supporting student and professional staff. 

Morning Lead 

• Implement morning meetings for the Orientation Leaders and assist with the luggage process.
• Assist with program presenters for orientation programming.
• Serve as a point of contact for mobility student accommodations during orientation programming.
• Monitor lunch rotation and manage Orientation Leaders as needed.
• Co-facilitate RecWell sessions and manage Orientation Leaders 

Night Lead 

• Support presenters during RecWell sessions and manage Orientation Leaders
• Monitor dinner/residence hall check and manage Orientation Leaders as needed.
• Manage late-night activity set up, and support Orientation leaders in implementation.
• Facilitate evening sessions and presentations of the Orientation Program.
• Participate in on-call evening responsibilities during Freshman Orientation (June/July dates) in conjunction with graduate interns.

Objectives & Goals 

Through this experience, the Orientation Intern will: 

• Learn to work in a challenging environment, demonstrating flexibility and problem solving skills.
• Develop a sense of responsibility and professionalism through work with the OTE professional and student staff, Orientation Leaders, New Students, and Parents and Families.
• Cultivate accountability through timely and quality completion of work.
• Gain experience in public speaking, event planning, setting and meeting personal and professional goals.
• Work independently and interdependently with other OTE interns, supervisors, and staff to make progress toward goals.
• Demonstrate personal strengths and improve upon weaknesses to enhance self-confidence and promote confidence in others.

Reports to:
Assistant Director of Orientation and Student Leadership
Assistant Director of Orientation and Transition Experiences
OTE Professional Staff

• Student employees must be at least 18 years old to work for Orientation & Transition Experiences.
• At least two semesters of completed coursework at college level by Fall 2025.
• 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 at least Fall 2026 semester, and not
  enrolling in Summer 2026 courses (without agreeing with supervisor).
  Not enrolled past 3pm on Wednesdays in the Spring 2026 semester.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Availability during the Fall, Spring, and Summer to be able to fill the required hours of
  the position. Expect to work 10-15 hours per week through the school year and 35-40
  through the summer months.
• Not planning to study abroad before September 3, 2026 and will not graduate prior to
  December 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experiences as an Orientation Leader.
• Prior event planning and public speaking experience.
• Strong organizational, administrative, customer service, and leadership skills including
  the ability to effectively communicate, delegate, and work to develop a team.
• Demonstrates initiative, is punctual, reliable, and consistent, approachable, positive,
  friendly and has a proactive customer service philosophy.
• Display strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills and the potential to
  develop these skills.
• Demonstrated time-management skills and flexibility, and ability to motivate self and
  others.

The Orientation Intern is paid $15.75 per hour. They are eligible for overtime pay for weeks requiring more than 40 hours. The Orientation Intern can anticipate working 10-15/week during the Spring semester. Summer work hours will range from 30 to 40 hours per week.

Applications are currently closed for this position.