Student Worker - Orientation Leader, New Student Initiatives

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Join the New Student Initiatives Team as an Orientation Leader this summer!

Are you ready to lead and make a difference? We’re looking for energetic students to join our team and help welcome the next generation of Wolf Pack students! As an Orientation Leader, you’ll work 20-35 hours per week from May to August, guiding campus tours, sharing Wolf Pack traditions, and leading small groups of 15-20 new students through their orientation experience.

Responsibilities

• Orientation Leaders report to their assigned Orientation Team Leader

• Will work on campus 20-35 hours per week between June 1 and August 8

• On Orientation days, will be required to work 10-12 hour shifts, with breaks

• Weekly 1:1 check in and individual team meetings

• May be asked to participate in 3-4 training sessions throughout the spring semester

• Will attend a required 10 day leadership training June 1-12

• As a Leader you will be held accountable to create a warm and welcoming environment for incoming students and their families to make meaningful connections

• Leaders will be assigned various roles during orientation days including check-in stations, residence hall tours, campus tours, photobooth station, greeters, floaters, tent setup/take down, small ground leaders, and other duties as assigned

• Orientation Leaders will have extensive knowledge of the UNR Campus, programs, and traditions

• Orientation Leaders will participate in family panel sessions as assigned

• Help with the setup and take down of training and orientation days, includes lifting heavy boxes, pop-up tents, and A-Frames signs

• Will be responsible for small group development of 15-20 students on each orientation day

• Lead daily energizers and team building activities throughout the summer

• Support August Welcome Weekend, Tabling, and Welcome Back events as needed

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate students only, who have received 30 credits before summer

• 2.5 cumulative GPA

• On track to complete 30 credits/year

• Still an undergraduate in Fall 2026

• Students are allowed to enroll in one summer class during the first or second session not both sessions or the mini-session. Asynchronous, on line courses are allowed

Compensation

$14.00/hour

$350 Food Bucks/Joe Cards

Access to Wiegand Fitness Center

Schedule

20-35 hours per week between June 1 and August 8