Student Employee-Visitor Services-Orientation Leader

Title

Student Employee-Visitor Services-Orientation Leader

ST

Student Employee

No

Visitor Services

Division of Enrollment

varies

$9.00 starting, additional compensation for returning Orientation Leaders/Sambassadors

The position of Orientation Leader is seasonal and an integral part of the success of the Orientation Program at Sam Houston State University. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the planning and implementation of the Orientation programs
• Act as a resource to incoming students and parents by sharing information about a variety of aspects regarding the Sam Houston community
• Initiate and develop communication with students and family members attending Orientation
• Work with faculty, staff, and administrators to facilitate the success of all aspects of the Orientation program
• Serve as a representative of Sam Houston in a variety of situations
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Visitor Services full‑time staff

• Must be enrolled for the Spring 2026, as a full‑time student, working towards a Bachelor’s Degree
• Must currently have and maintain a 2.0 grade point average
• Must not have any pending disciplinary actions in the Dean of Students’ Office
• Orientation Leaders must not enroll in more than 6 total credit hours for Summer 2025, only online courses are acceptable
• Must reside in Huntsville during the summer (summer housing provided upon request)
• Must attend all Orientation sessions and Orientation Leader training sessions. Training sessions will be held weekly during the Spring semester (schedule TBD based on availability)
• Must be able to meet the following physical demands during Orientation Events – standing for long periods of time, lifting equipment/supplies, and navigating across campus with large groups of guests.
• Summer housing is available upon request if needed
• MUST be able to work the following dates:

Friday, May 29th

Wednesday, June 3rd
Thursday, June 4th
Friday, June 5th
Wednesday, June 10th
Thursday, June 11th
Friday, June 12th
Wednesday, June 24th
Thursday, June 25th
Friday, June 26th

Wednesday, July 8th
Thursday, July 9th
Friday, July 17th
Wednesday, July 22nd
Thursday, July 23rd
Friday, July 24th
Tuesday, July 28th

Tuesday, August 11th

02/05/2026

9N9127-00

Kaelyn Willis, Student Coordinator

kmk
026

Visitor Center, 1st Floor

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug‑Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security‑sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code.

51.215.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report