Orientation Leader

Position: 2026 Orientation Leader
Requisition Number Stu
588P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title 2026 Orientation Leader Classification Student Worker Pay Rate $1300 Stipend

Position Summary Information

Hours per week Full-time (37.5 per week) in late August Days Worked Weekdays and some weekends in August Hours/Shift worked 9 AM-4:30 PM dur. training/8 AM-11 PM dur. EPPIIC Weekend

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary /Basic Function

As a Millersville University Orientation Leader, you become part of a hard-working, committed team, collaboratively working to welcome and orient incoming students to the University community. Team members adapt to changing circumstances while working in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Using your own experiences and perspectives, while relying on training in group dynamics, public speaking, and campus resources, you actively engage with students, helping them to navigate campus, explore involvement, understand academic expectations, and address their concerns related to college transition.

Required Qualifications

* Completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at Millersville University as of May 2026.

* Be enrolled as a student for classes in the spring and fall semesters of 2026.

* Be a student in good standing as determined by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

* Demonstrated academic progress and/or improvement at Millersville University.

* Knowledge of and enthusiasm for Millersville University.

* Ability to use critical thinking skills to make decisions.

* Demonstrated social and emotional maturity.

* Responsibility to, and follow-through on, commitments made to work, school, and relationships.

* Availability for all training sessions (listed under "Commitments").

* Sensitivity and commitment to whole community development.

* Ability to develop positive, healthy, and appropriate relationships with peers.

* A positive attitude and an ability to utilize personal experiences, good and bad, to grow and develop.

Preferred Qualifications

* Strong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively and the ability to help others problem-solve.

* A record of involvement in clubs, civic organizations, organized athletics.

* Demonstrated leadership experience with groups or teams.

* Able to work well within a team and take initiative when necessary.

Job Duties

* Independently lead an Orientation Group (O-Group) of new students during EPPIIC Weekend, facilitating meetings, building relationships, and responding to questions from students about university life using personal experiences in a professional manner.

* Follow up with students in the O-Group once during the fall 2026 semester.

* Familiarize new students with campus resources, facilities, and processes.

* Encourage students to establish meaningful connections with other new students and share the importance of these connections during their transition to the University.

* Serve as a positive role model for students by demonstrating a commitment to a healthy balance of academic and social life and the EPPIIC values of the University.

* Attend and actively participate in OL training, whether online or on-campus.

* Handle confidential student information with responsibility and care.

* Assist with large-scale orientation programming as requested.

* Participate in critical evaluations and provide feedback for improvements to future Orientations.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

* Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

* Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

* Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

* High temperatures.

* Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

* Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Posting Open Date 11/19/2025 Posting Close Date 03/06/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Note:

All work experience levels are welcome. We will provide you with all the training you need to succeed in this position.

Please review ALL training and work commitments and be sure you can commit to them before completing your application.

COMMITMENTS

* OL Meet & Greet - Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

* OL Training (7.5 hours per day) - Monday, August 10 to Wednesday, August 19, 2026

* EPPIIC Weekend (10-12 hours per day) - Thursday, August 20 to Sunday, August 23, 2026

* One follow-up communication with your O-Group in October or November 2026.

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