Cardinal Transition Leader & First- Mentor; Orientation

Cardinal Transition Leader & First-Year Mentor (2026 Orientation Staff)

Position Title:

Cardinal Transition Leader & First-Year Mentor (2026 Orientation Staff)

Department:
Student Success

Division:
Academic Affairs

Supervisor:
Linh Phu – Assistant Director of Student Success

• Administer a successful Orientation, Welcome Week, and the First-Year Mentor program.
• Create inclusive programs and environments to support the academic, social, and emotional growth of new students.
• Gain knowledge of campus resources, Student Success initiatives, and promote involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Attend and actively participate in Orientation and First-Year Mentor training programs.
• Assist with planning, preparation, setup, and breakdown of Orientation & Welcome Week events.
• Greet students and supporters at Orientation events and create an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Provide support, answer questions, and familiarize new students with campus resources, activities, facilities, and campus policies.
• Participate in all assigned Orientation & Welcome Week activities, including weekend and evening programs.
• Present information on campus resources, academic, and co-curricular opportunities.
• Foster connections among new students and the North Central campus community.
• Facilitate relationship building between new students and faculty/staff.
• Provide small group leadership for approximately 25 first-year students in the CARD 110:
  Cardinal Experience course.
• Follow all college policies and guidelines during tenure.
• Collaborate effectively with other students, staff, and faculty members.
• Maintain the highest standards of and respect for others.
• Stay active and responsive with email communication and any other method determined by the group (Group Me, text messages, or social media).

• Completion of all application materials and participation in all required trainings and events.
• Attend a mandatory information session to learn further details about paraprofessional opportunities.
• Maintain a recommended cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or above.
• College attempted credit completion rate above 75%.
• Must be enrolled as a student at North Central College in Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Fall 2026.
• Ability to participate in all Orientation and Welcome Week activities to which you are assigned.
• Availability to attend and support a First‑Year Experience course during the Fall 2026 semester.
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to present to a class and lead groups of approximately 20‑25 students.
• Demonstration of North Central College pride and a positive approach to navigating the college experience.
• Willingness to commit to an employment and behavior contract.
• Ability to work effectively with new students, families, faculty, and staff.
• Appreciation of diversity and respect for others and the institution.
• Students can be considered for multiple paraprofessional roles.

10‑15 hours per week during Summer Orientation Weeks 2026

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Open Date: 12/11/2025

Open Until Filled:
No