Orientation Leader

United States, Pennsylvania, University Park

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Student Orientation & Transition Program (SOTP) is seeking a team of undergraduate students from all class levels at University Park to serve as Orientation Leaders (OLs). Orientation Leaders will play a key role in providing a quality transitional experience for all incoming first‑year students at University Park. We are looking for student leaders who are go‑getters, authentic, conscientious, enthusiastic, reflective, open to new challenges, and passionate about serving Penn State and the broader community.

As an Orientation Leader, students can expect to gain skills in public speaking, classroom and event management, customer service, collaboration, and leadership. OLs will be supported in their personal and professional development goals, including the potential for letters of recommendation. Orientation Leaders will also receive competitive student pay at $15 per hour and be provided exclusive Penn State NSO apparel.

• Serve as a positive representative of Pennsylvania State University.
• Act as a guide and mentor for new students through various NSO activities and sessions.
• Introduce Penn State and its resources through small‑group presentations to students and panels to their families.
• Lead conversations about the transition from high school to college and life as a Penn Stater.
• Welcome and check in new students and their families to the orientation program.
• Staff summer and fall welcome events.
• Attend President’s New Student Convocation.
• Provide additional logistical and programmatic support for transition programs as needed.

• Professionalism and integrity.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eager engagement with all new Penn Staters and their families.
• Capacity to respond to questions from students and families about university life with professional honesty.
• Empathy and understanding for the unique needs of new students and their families.
• Capability to infuse a sense of joy and fun into work.
• Effective collaboration with fellow student leaders to accomplish tasks.
• Flexibility and patience, as NSO is a dynamic and fast‑paced work environment.

Interested applicants must be current full‑time Penn State University Park undergraduate students who plan to be enrolled in Fall 2026, will earn at least 24 cumulative Penn State credits by the end of the Spring 2026 semester, and have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Successful candidates must attend and complete all training prior to the start of NSO programming.

Satisfactory performance during training is required to continue employment, including embodying both the Penn State and SOTP values. Candidates must be in good academic and non‑academic standing with the University at the time of application, hiring, start of employment, and through the duration of employment. All non‑academic misconduct will be reviewed for employment consideration. Please submit your resume for full consideration.

Additional details about the role, including orientation program dates, are available .edu. Questions about the position requirements should be directed to oteam.

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