Orientation Leader; OL

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• March 22 - April 3, 2026 - Interviews Take Place
• April 9, 2026 - Notifications Sent
• April 26, 2026 - Mandatory Student Leadership Summit

Position Title

Department

Department Career, Leadership, and Service

Job Location

quinton.geis

An Orientation Leader (OL) conveys information to new students and their families about Doane University’s programs and services. The OL assists with Welcome Week events and summer enrollment days and plays a vital role in facilitating the adjustment of new students to our campus and the community. The OL position is an outstanding opportunity for any student interested in gaining leadership skills and experience.

• OLs will be able to discuss the Doane Community with new students
• OLs will be able to manage a group of new students
• OLs will be able to recognize concerns that may arise within the Orientation group

• The OL will assist with Welcome Week events and summer enrollment days by leading discussion groups with incoming students and family members
• Assisting in the preparation of activities and materials; explaining academic opportunities and procedures; acquainting new students with campus services and building locations
• Aiding in the development of class schedules and assisting the registration process; and discussing sensitive issues
• OLs will promote and demonstrate respect for all students, inclusive of all races, ages, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, abilities or identities.
• Attend required Spring Student Leadership Training (Sunday, April 26th)
• In addition, OLs will attend ALL Fall training sessions and Fall Welcome Week programs

• Have a genuine interest in promoting Doane to students and families
• Students who display leadership development potential and strong communication skills
• Positive attitude about Doane and welcoming others to campus
• General knowledge of campus and campus resources
• Have good academic and disciplinary standing

• Enrollment Days (June 18, 19, 29, 30, and July 10, 24)
• March 22 – April 3, 2026 – Interviews Take Place
• April 9, 2026 – Notifications Sent
• April 26, 2026 – Mandatory Student Leadership Summit

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current Doane University student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have any other commitments that could interfere with your participation in Enrollment Days (6/18, 6/19, 6/29, 6/30, 7/10 or 7/24) or OL training (8/6-8/8) & Welcome Week (8/9-8/16)

  (Open Ended Question)