Orientation Leader

• Orientation Leaders are always focused on today, hardworking, engaged, resourceful, and excellent (T.H.E.R.E.)
• Serve as a role model and resource to students while representing the University professionally
• Share knowledge about the University’s history, campus resources, and expectations. When appropriate, refer guest to additional resources and campus departments
• Facilitate engaging and well-organized small group discussions for new students
• Help students and families acclimate to the physical campus by providing directions and leading them to sessions around campus
• Proactively provide customer service to guests throughout the New Student Conference Program
• Develop and display a level of understanding regarding social justice, diversity, and inclusion
• Assist in the preparation of New Student Conference activities and materials
• Serve as a source of information regarding academics, policies and procedures, campus services, activities, building locations, and all other aspects of life at TAMU
• Represent Texas A&M University, The Offices of the Dean of Student Life, Office of New Student & Family Programs, and the Aggie Orientation Leader Program as it relates to the Core Values, Honor Code, behavioral contract, and organizational constitution

Please note that throughout training and the job itself, requirements may be added or removed.

Required Qualifications 

• Must be available for all required training, NSC dates, & Howdy Week
• Must be a current TAMU undergraduate degree-seeking student and remain a student through December 2020
• Must abide by state and university policies
• Must sign and abide by the rules of behavior contract
• Must be in good academic standing by maintaining above a 2.25 GPA each semester and 2.0 overall
  • Students are hired on a conditional basis until final grades are posted
• Must be in good standing and have no pending cases with the Student Conduct Office, the Academic Honor System Office, and any other conduct related office on campus at the time of application through the end of the employment

Desired Qualifications 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Demonstrate a desire to learn about TAMU, its resources and services, it people, and its programs and to share the information with others
• Desire to learn how to facilitate a small group discussion
• Ability to function as an effective team member
• Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Ability to work under pressure
• Possesses two or more of the following qualities: the following role model qualities: maturity, responsibility, initiative, leadership, motivation, flexibility, enthusiasm, integrity, a strong and positive work ethic, and a commitment to personal and team development
• Overall commitment to Texas A&M University
• Prior campus involvement in clubs, organizations, or other campus role

Individual commitment to all training and employment dates is essential to the success of the Orientation Leader team. If you have a conflict with any of the employment dates and would like to know if you are still eligible to apply for the position, please contact Meridia Sanders at MeridiaS@studentlife.tamu.edu or 979-845-5826. Dates are subject to change. Please note Orientation Assistants are required to attend all training & retreats, and must be available for at least 50% of the Summer NSCs.

Fall 2019

Spring 2020 

Summer 2020

Fall 2020

Download a copy of the 2020 OL Mandatory Dates

• $7.25 per training hour, $7.50 per working hour; 29 hours during NSC weeks (May - August); 2 hours during Spring Training
• Most meals provided during summer training & NSC sessions (May – August)
• NSC Uniform: staff polos, nametag, and additional TAMU orientation gear
• Special Event Parking Pass (must have valid TAMU parking pass to use)

In addition to compensation you will have the opportunity to, 

• Gain both leadership and professional experience including time management, group facilitation, cultural competency, and public speaking
• Learn more about the University's history, traditions, opportunities, and services, and share this knowledge with incoming students and their families
• Develop professional relationships with staff, students, and their family members & guest
• Be part of a supportive team of student leaders while having an unforgettable summer experience positively impacting the transition of new students and their families

• Orientation Leaders may not be employed by another on-campus office/entity during the summer
• Orientation Leaders may not take courses during summer mini session, session I and session II without prior supervisor approval
  • Online course are permitted
  • Course times will be limited due to the extensive NSC schedule. Time to be provided during spring training before summer enrollment.
• All orientation team activities take precedence over other activities and employment