Student Orientation Leader

Overview

Orientation Leaders (OLs) are student leaders who work with new students and their supporters during Orientation Programs. OLs contribute to the University’s New Student Orientations through leadership, peer mentorship, and customer service excellence.

• Welcome and acclimate new students and their families to campus during New Student Orientation programs
• Lead new students through engagement activities
• Support a variety of in-person on-campus and off-campus events for new students
• Manage a cohort of roughly 50 new undergraduate students
• Assist in marketing and social media campaigns throughout the Orientation season
• Introduce new students to campus resources and support systems
• Respond to tasks on time; help troubleshoot difficult situations
• Serve as a positive student leader and representative of The New School
• Other duties as assigned

• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
• Declared as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at The New School (TNS) for Fall 2026
• Be in good academic and conduct standing with The New School
• A passion for supporting students transitioning into campus life and orientation at large
• Present themselves as positive role models
• Be reliable, responsible, confident, and adaptable
• Be able to work as a team player and motivate co-workers
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population of individuals
• Possess organizational skills and strong interpersonal communication skills

• Demonstrate pride in the University and New Student Orientation
• Promote a heightened awareness and respect for diversity
• Have a working knowledge of the different aspects of the university to assist and serve as effective liaisons between students and other members of the TNS community
• Demonstrate adaptability in high-stress situations and be able to work under pressure
• Demonstrate a professional attitude, effective communication skills, ability to solve problems, accept constructive feedback, and be engaged in assisting new students
• Be committed to individual personal and academic growth by practicing effective time management

On-Campus Position:
Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being not feasible to perform remotely.

Paid up to $1000 (through payment of $17.00/hour) throughout the position. This is a Fall (August–October) position only with the potential for rehire in the Spring 2027 semester. Early Residential Move-In Access for students living on-campus during the fall semester.

Application reviews will begin on Feb 16, 2026. Please review the Orientation Application Portal. Applicants can email orientationleaders with any questions about the application process.

Orientation Leader contributes to the University’s New Student Orientations through leadership, peer mentorship, and customer service excellence.

We look forward to receiving your application!