Orientation Leader

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Orientation Leader Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill thirty (30) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Orientation Leader for the Office of New Student Onboarding at Oregon State University (OSU).

Orientation Leaders (OLs) play a critical role in welcoming and supporting new students and their families during Oregon State University's onboarding sequence, including Launch and Connect. OLs serve as ambassadors of OSU culture, provide logistical and programmatic support, and help create an inclusive, engaging environments for all incoming students.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, and Professionalism.

Position Duties

Launch Program Duties

• Participate in all Launch events and virtual engagement activities via Canvas and Zoom
• Assist students and guests in wayfinding throughout campus.
• Share personal OSU experiences to help students feel connected to the institution.
• Assist parents, family members, and guests in their transition to OSU.
• Present and sit on panels during orientation sessions when needed (public speaking training provided).
• Support larger projects and tasks directed by New Student Onboarding staff.
• Encourage peer-to-peer connections and foster a sense of belonging within small groups.
• Engage students in conversations that help them feel confident and supported in their transition to Oregon State.

Connect Program Duties

• Provide programmatic and logistical support for all Connect events
• Attend Connect prep sessions and team activities.
• Required participation in major events:
• Assist with tabling, campus tours, and first-day engagement activities.
• Support parent and family engagement events.
• Help other campus offices (UHDS, RecSports, etc.) execute Connect events.
• Prepare materials in late August/early September.
• Host virtual watch parties as needed.

General Expectations

• Serve as an expert resource for incoming students, families, and campus partners.
• Attend all assigned events, trainings, office hours, and meetings.
• Build positive working relationships with staff and co-workers.
• Treat all individuals with courtesy, respect, and consideration.
• Promote OSU values of community and inclusive excellence during all interactions.
• Function as a team player in both in-person and virtual environments.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for new students.

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study

• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment

• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard

• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program

• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term

• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*

• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term

• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

• International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Current OSU student in good academic standing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing situations.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications Working Conditions / Work Schedule

The Orientation Leader position is a part time, seasonal position with responsibilities to attend specific dates throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026. Hired staff are required to attend all dates outlined in their employment agreement. Failure to meet these obligations may result in job action.

These include:

• Training & Development:
• Mandatory training sessions prior to Launch and Connect (dates provided upon hire).
• Launch Program:
• Attend all Launch events and virtual engagement activities via Canvas and Zoom June-August (specific dates provided upon hire).
• Connect Program:
• Attend all Connect programming in the month of September and early October (specific dates provided upon hire).

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P12685SE Number of Vacancies 30 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/30/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date 10/02/2026 Posting Date 12/17/2025 Full Consideration Date 02/01/2026 Closing Date 05/31/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A Resume/Vita

2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

For additional information please contact: Brad Young at brad.young@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

DMV Statement (put on job postings requiring DMV):

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents