NSFP Orientation Leader (Student)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

 

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Department:

Logistics & Operations

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

Orientation Leaders (OLs) are responsible for welcoming and supporting incoming first-year students, transfer students, and their families. The Orientation Team is responsible for leading a variety of sessions and activities such as pre-orientation programs, New Student Orientation (NSO), and Welcome Week.

OLs play a critical role in shaping the first impression for our newest Eagles; they help to introduce new students to university resources, explore our campus and city, and get to meet other Eagles. OLs literally guide students to events, but also serve as guides and mentors as new students learn how to be successful members of the American University community.

Essential Functions:

1.) In-person Onboarding (early April) and OL Training and Event Prep

• Attend the OTeam Kick-off event near the end of the spring semester (specific date/time TBD).

• Actively participate in all OL Training (August 17-21). Schedule to follow.

• OL Training is a full-time commitment, lasting from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day of training.

2.) Event Preparation and Pre-Orientation Programming

• Participate in cohort-based, pre-orientation programming (August 22-24).

• Assist with pre-arrival activities and functions, including materials prep, new student move-in, family programming, and other logistical support.

3.) New Student Orientation (August 25-28)

• Serve as a guide and point of contact for students throughout New Student Orientation.

• Facilitate group activities, such as icebreakers, campus tours, peer panels and Q&A sessions.

• Assist with implementation of campus partner sessions, DC area excursions and peer-led evening activities.

• Foster a sense of belonging through active engagement with affinity programming, campus dialogues and cohort programming.

• NOTE: This role may involve direct support for Empower AU sessions. If so, appropriate training will be provided during OL training week.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 20 expected hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student at American University having completed at least one semester or 15 credits at AU by the end of the spring 2026 semester.

• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50.

• Be in good judicial and academic standing with the university.

• Demonstrate a sincere interest in helping new students and their families/supporters to feel welcomed and supported in their transition to American University.

• Be willing to support activities and programs related to diversity, inclusion, sexual consent and community standards. Training and guidance provided.

• Work well with others and communicate effectively.

• Demonstrate patience, flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn.

• Possess a strong sense of responsibility to manage multiple tasks with little supervision.

• Serve as a positive representation of American University and New Student & Family Programs.

• Must exhibit cultural competency and knowledge in topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

1.) Time Commitment & Compensation

• As a condition of employment, all Orientation Leaders must be ava