Aggie Orientation Leaders

New Student Conferences:

• Assist in the preparation of New Student Conference activities and materials
• Assist the Orientation Leaders in welcoming new students & families to campus during the New Student Conference by staffing NSC check in, programs, and lunches as needed
• 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
• Share knowledge about the University’s history, campus resources, and expectations. When appropriate, refer guest to additional resources and campus departments
• As needed, serve as an alternate for Orientation Leader to led small groups
• As needed, support campus tours in-person and virtually

Other Duties:

• 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
• Be professional, flexible, dependable, responsible, energetic, and punctual
• Occasional lifting and carrying of objects under 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned

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

Required Qualifications & Expectations

• Available for all required training, NSC dates, and Howdy Week
• Current TAMU undergraduate degree-seeking student and remain an undergraduate student through December 2021
• Must abide by state and university policies, and the AOL behavior contract
• Must be in good academic standing by maintaining above a 2.25 GPA each semester and 2.0 overall
• 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
• Ability to function as an effective team member
• Commitment to promoting cultural diversity and an inclusive environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Possesses two or more of the following 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

Orientation Assistants will assume their role in May and will work 10-29 hours per week during the summer (May – August). Hours vary between traditional business hours (Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am – 5:00 pm) and evenings.

Individual commitment to all training and employment dates is essential to the success of the  Orientation Assistant position. 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 New Student and Family Programs at NSFP@tamu.edu or 979-845-5826. Dates are subject to change.

Please refer to the Orientation Assistant Position Description for the Summer 2021 Important Dates prior to your application

Aggie Orientation Assistants will receive:

• $7.25 per hour
• Most meals provided during in-person summer training & in-person NSC sessions (May – August)
• NSC Uniform: staff polos, nametag, and additional TAMU orientation gear

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

• Aggie Orientation Assistants may not be employed by another on-campus office/entity during the summer
• Aggie Orientation Assistants must receive written approval from supervisors before taking courses during summer mini session, session I and session II
  • Asynchronous online course are permitted
  • Course times will be limited due to the extensive NSC schedule.
• All orientation team activities take precedence over other activities and employment