Become an Orientation Leader

We are inviting all prospective candidates to our ApplyOL Open House! This open house is designed for you to get the chance to interact with former orientation leaders, the incoming returning team, and professional staff. Being an Orientation leader is far beyond one summer, you'll be joining a greater community.

 Remarks will be made at 5:45 p.m.

All Orientation Leaders will be expected to attend the weekly Spring Orientation Leadership Development Course on Fridays (1:00 - 4:00 PM) throughout the spring semester. The class will cover general leadership topics ranging from mentorship and team development to conflict management and belonging. The spring
class is required for all staff. We will work with you if you have a major-specific class scheduled during the class. Class can be utilized as an elective credit if taken for credit.

Yes.  The Orientation Leader position is an entry level leadership role. No experience is required to be selected. 

It is not recommended that an Orientation Leader take classes over the summer due to the time consuming nature of the role. There are a lot of long days and evenings that make it difficult to balance other responsibilities. If you absolutely need to take a class to stay on track for graduation, please let us know as soon as possible. We will work with students on a case-by-case basis. 

Spring Training: All Orientation Leaders will be expected to attend the weekly Spring Orientation Leadership Development Course on Fridays (1:00 - 4:00 PM) throughout the spring semester. The class will cover general leadership topics ranging from mentorship and team development to conflict management and belonging. The spring class is required for all staff. We will work with you if you have a major-specific class scheduled during the class. Class can be utilized as an elective credit if taken for credit.

More information available when hired.

OL Retreat: Orientation Leaders will be expected to participate in the OL Retreat at the beginning of summer training

Summer Intensive Training Camp: Intensive training will occur prior to the first Freshman Orientation session. Leaders will be trained on a variety of subjects, including campus policies and resources, academic advising, facilitating small groups, presentation skills, and much more. Summer training is required for all staff.

Bag Stuffing/Session Prep: Orientation Leaders assigned to work Orientation sessions will also assist with bag stuffing/session prep prior to the scheduled session.

Team Development/Professional Development Day: Orientation Leaders will be expected to be present at Team Development and Professional Development days.

Dates will be communicated ahead of time.

Summer Orientation Sessions: Orientation Leaders must be present at all Freshman Orientation sessions. Orientation Leaders will also be assigned to work a select number of Transfer and Frisco orientations. A complete schedule of session assignments will be provided prior to the start of the summer.

Spring Orientation Sessions: Orientation Leaders will also be assigned to work Spring 2027 Orientation Sessions. Once the dates are finalized in Fall 2026, we will reach out to the team about availability.

Additional OTP Programming: Orientation Leaders will be instructed to work Additional Orientation and Transition Programs-sponsored events including, but not limited to: Senior Day, First Flight Week Programs, Spanish Family Orientation, among others. Dates will be communicated ahead of time.