Student Worker - Orientation Leader

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed.

Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn  such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students.

Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.###
** JOB TITLE
** Student Worker - Orientation Leader###
** JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
** The Student Worker - Orientation Leader (OL) is a part-time (average of 15 hours/week) student staff member of the Office of Student Experience at Florida Polytechnic University. The OL provides guidance and facilitates adjustments for new students and families during New Student Orientation. The OL is selected and trained to be a vital resource for new students and to be sensitive to the academic, emotional, and social challenges college students face, particularly those involved with the normal adjustments in transitioning to college.

The OL plays an important role in assisting and mentoring new students with a seamless transition into the University community and works to provide opportunities for new students to get involved while attending the University during their first year. The OL works with approximately 20-25 new students (number varies on the number of students in the incoming class) per orientation, in a group-oriented setting.

The OL contains structured virtual and in-person time but is a very flexible time commitment based on the OL’s class schedule and community needs, with many OL responsibilities occurring during the summer, evenings, and weekends. If selected, the OL begins their position in April 2026, with their position ending in December 2026. The OL will be provided the opportunity to continue their employment for the Spring 2027 semester, if selected.
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** JOB DESCRIPTION**# RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Creates and manages schedules, files, accurate records, and thorough evaluations of Orientation Leaders as well as Student Experience events, programs, and initiatives.
* Assists the Director of Student Engagement or designee to administer pre- and post- event, program, and initiative assessment surveys and develop reports.
* Functions as a liaison between the Orientation Leaders and Student Experience Professional Staff, addressing concerns and problem-solving.
* Under the direction of the Director for Student Experience or designee, creates, plans, and organizes Student Experience events and activities for Orientation Leaders, as well as all new Florida Poly students and their families.
* Leads virtual and in-person meetings and promotes interaction and collaboration among new students during New Student Orientation program small group discussions, icebreakers, mealtimes, and various program activities.
* Presents University information and their student experience during New Student Orientation program breakout sessions in virtual and in-person settings.
* Supports logistics for all Student Experience events and activities including but not limited to setting up/tearing down for various events, moving furniture,…