Student Leadership & Involvement Center; SLIC Programs Assistant -SSP IB; Temporary

About the Position

Please Note:
Review of applications will begin on February 4, 2026.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Leadership and Involvement Center and the close work lead direction of the Orientation Coordinator (SSP III), the New Student Orientation Program Assistant is responsible for assisting with the University’s year-long onboarding program for incoming students including in-person and virtual components. Duties include assisting with the day-to-day functions connected to New Student Orientation functions;

assisting with updating publications and marketing materials (web/hard-copy); assisting with the scheduling of orientation facilities and logistics; and providing added support to the Orientation Team leaders. In addition, as a member of the department, the Orientation Program Assistant will provide administrative support to department programs and initiatives as needed including the First Year Experience planning group.

Responsibilities

Assists with Supporting New Student Orientation/ First Year Experiences Program

• Assists with planning and implementing orientation sessions, including scheduling campus partners, coordinating event logistics, supporting facilities and technology needs, and managing day-of operations.
• Facilitates orientation workshops and small-group sessions for incoming students using established program content and guidelines.
• Assists incoming students with navigating pre-orientation academic requirements, including advising steps and registration tasks.
• Provides general guidance to new students on academic policies, course enrollment expectations, and available academic support services, making referrals to campus advising units as appropriate.
• Facilitates workshops or small-group discussions on academic success strategies such as time management, study skills, and understanding academic expectations for first-year students.
• Assists with maintaining databases for new students, including orientation registrations, tracking attendance, and recording participation in first-year experiences events.
• Assists with submitting catering orders and requests for facilities/IT support in accordance with established procedures.
• Provides administrative support for Orientation Team student leaders and First-Year/Transition Experience Leaders, including timesheet collection, housing coordination, and logistical communication.
• Assists in coordinating New Student Programs team meetings and provides work direction to student leaders during orientation sessions.
• Coordinates routine updates and maintenance of online orientation modules and program materials by gathering information from campus partners, implementing supervisor-directed revisions, and ensuring content accuracy and accessibility.
• Supports program operations by assisting with communication and outreach efforts (including promotional materials, website updates, and social media posts), collecting participant evaluations and tracking program improvement data, and maintaining inventory of program supplies and materials.

Support Recognized Student Organizations

• Provides administrative support to student organizations by assisting with recognition and renewal processes, event and risk management forms, academic eligibility checks, and club fund procedures.
• Supports student leaders’ academic eligibility by conducting grade checks, reviewing compliance with university requirements, and referring students to academic resources as appropriate.
• Provides guidance to student organizations on established university and departmental policies, event planning procedures, risk management expectations, and fiscal processes.
• Facilitates workshops and training sessions for student organization officers on topics such as policies, event planning, leadership fundamentals, and organizational development using established materials.
• Assists student leaders with organizational operations, including officer transitions, member recruitment, and navigating common group challenges.
• Supports communication regarding deadlines, policy updates, and resource availability.

Liaison/ Committee Work

• Develop liaison relationships with other…