'CuseWorks: New Student Programs - Orientation Leader - Summer 2025

Note to Applicants 

As a part-time student employee, you are an employee at-will, meaning you have the right to end your employment at any time for any reason, and the University may do the same. Your employment is also specifically conditioned on your being and remaining a student in good standing, satisfactory performance of work, availability of work, and legal eligibility to work in the United States. Work may become unavailable due to health or safety concerns, or a change in instructional format.  

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Job Description

Led by a desire to be campus role models, Orientation Leaders are upper-division student leaders who create a sense of belonging for incoming students and support Summer New Student Orientation.

Responsibilities

The 20-person student leader team plays a pivotal role in welcoming first-year and transfer students and providing a sense of belonging to all students, families and supporters. Key responsibilities include the following.

• Provide support for five New Student Orientation sessions in July.
• Facilitate three student small groups each session.
• Provide directional support around campus during program.
• Build community with new students.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time undergraduate student taking classes on Syracuse University's main campus in Spring 2025 with a graduation date no earlier than December 2025 (i.e., applicants must not be studying abroad or away for an internship).
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
• Remain in good standing with Community Standards.
• Must have no academic, work or co-curricular conflicts during all required dates.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups of people.

University Shared Competencies to be Gained 

- Ethics, Integrity, and Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

- Communication Skills 

Professional Skills to be Gained 

- Accountability 

- Collaboration