Orientation Leader

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• ​​Participate in extensive training covering academic, campus & community resources, diversity & inclusion, communication and leadership skills, as well as topics related to new student needs and concerns
• Assist in facilitating both in-person and virtual summer orientation programs for new first-year and transfer students
• Serve as a positive representative of UNI by fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and their families & guests
• Convey information to students and guests about university policies and procedures, community values and expectations, campus life, course offerings, registration and related topics
• Participate in miscellaneous preparation, tear-down and clean-up duties
• Engage in all aspects of orientation programs including, but not limited to: check-in, parking, presentations, tech support during Zoom sessions, campus tours, evening social activities, registration and evaluation
• Act as a positive representative of UNI

Time Commitment & Compensation

Spring 2025

• Enroll in UNIV 1086: Studies in Peer Educator: (Date and Time: TBA) if not previously taken
• Enroll in UNIV 1086: Studies in Peer Educator - New Student Orientation (NSO) Focus: (Date and Time: TBA)
  • Students receive class credit for successfully completing the course(s). These courses can be used to graduate with Peer Education Distinction.

Summer 2025

• ​Full-time employment from Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, July 11, 2025
• $14.00 per hour
• Lunch during programming
• Staff may accept other employment on weekends during the period of full-time employment, pending discussion with the Orientation Leadership Team; outside employment must not conflict with orientation responsibilities 
• Staff may not enroll in summer classes during the period of full-time employment, unless approved by the Orientation Leadership Team; classes must not conflict with orientation responsibilities
• Making a positive impact on hundreds of new Panthers and their families: priceless 

Qualifications & Requirements

• ​Currently enrolled UNI undergraduate student and must be enrolled for Fall 2025
• Positive attitude regarding the university and its mission
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with differing perspectives
• Openness to learning more about yourself, others and UNI
• Strong interpersonal communication and group facilitation skills
• Must be in good academic and conduct standing

Application will go live on September 30, 2024.

Application Process

• Step 1: Submit application below by Friday, October 25 at 11:59PM
• Step 2: Applicants must attend an interview (interview details will be provided after application is submitted)