Become an Orientation Leader

This year, the orientation leader spring training will be a class! You are expected to sign up for the class regardless if you are getting credit or not. We will only consider alternate options if you have a major specific class that is only offered during that time.

Absolutely. This is a leadership role on campus. We have hired students with no work experience, and those with a lot. We take many factors into consideration while hiring our team.

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 Training: 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.

Application Process
Students need to complete the online Orientation Leader application available here.

Completed applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM , Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Included in your application, you will be asked to answer the following:

1. Contact information for two references
2. Any conflicts you have with the orientation schedule and required dates

Students must also complete the online Handshake application through the Career Center website. Long on to the online Handshake portal and search for job posting titled “Summer Orientation Leader”

• Handshake applications must include the UNT Student Employment Application
• Interview Process
• Once applications have been submitted and references have been contacted, you will receive an email to your UNT email address inviting you to sign up for a group interview time slot.
• Candidates who make it past the first round of interviews will be invited back to participate in an individual interview.

Orientation Leader Selection Timeline

• Applications Available | Monday, October 6, 2025
• Applications Due | Sunday, November 2, 2025
• Last Batch of Reference Links Sent to References | Monday, November 3, 2025
• Invitation to Group Interview Sent | Tuesday, November 4, 2025
• Group Interviews | Friday, November 7 – Tuesday, November 11
• Invitation to Individual Interview Sent | Thursday, November 13, 2025
• Individual Interviews | Tuesday, November 18 - Friday, November 21, 2025
• Decision Letters Available | Monday, December 1, 2025
• Offer Letters Due Back to OTP | Thursday, December 4, 2025
• Spring OL Class Begins | Friday, January 19, 2026

You will receive an email from Shaun Holloway (Shaun.Holloway@unt.edu) about your application status

Handshake Application:
Orientation Leader Application