Orientation Leader, Orientation & Student Success; Part-Time

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Assists the New Student Orientation Coordinator and the Orientation & Student Success department with their efforts to increase the access and success of new Salt Lake Community College students.

Participate as a team member of the Orientations and Student Success office (OSS) by assisting with duties and tasks, including:

• Facilitate the orientation of new students to Salt Lake Community College to help them feel comfortable and confident in navigating the campus environment
• When addressing new students, clearly communicate the various services and resources offered at Salt Lake Community College to help them succeed in their academic journey
• Assist in event planning and execution to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for students
• Proactively identify and solve common challenges that new students face in their transition to SLCC
• Attend all the required trainings to stay up-to-date on the latest policies, procedures, and resources available to students
• Coach students on crucial skills such as time management, financial literacy, and success strategies to help them thrive in college and beyond
• Support the Student Success Navigation Hub by providing accurate information on SLCC programs, admissions processes, testing, orientation, registration, student records and print One Cards.
• Foster a respectful and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff
• Be open to taking on other duties as assigned by the OSS team, as needed

Your ultimate goal is to support students in their academic journey and help them thrive at SLCC.

As a qualified professional, you must possess the following skills and qualities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective interpersonal communication
• Comprehensive customer service skills to ensure customer satisfaction
• Capability to deliver presentations to large audiences and provide one‑on‑one consultations
• Willingness to travel to various campuses in the Salt Lake valley to conduct workshops/orientations
• Ability to work with various populations
• Capacity to collaborate effectively with other office staff, a variety of campus departments, and community personnel
• Proficiency in organizing, processing, and applying large amounts of information with accuracy
• Willingness to learn the requirements of SLCC departments, majors, schools, programs, degree options and College resources and procedures such as application, registration, catalog, and schedule
• Ability to work under pressure and function independently with integrity under minimal supervision
• Flexibility to work a schedule that may include evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of basic computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and the student information system (Banner)
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a wide range of people from various backgrounds and maintain positive working relationships across the College.
• Ability to collaborate with various groups within a range of backgrounds among community college students, faculty, and staff, including individuals with disabilities and special needs.

• Effective communication in explaining complex concepts and information.
• Currently enrolled at SLCC as an undergraduate student and in good academic standing (i.e.,2.0 GPA or higher).
• Ability to work with students from various backgrounds.
• Registered for 9.0 credit for Fall and Spring semesters.
• Registered for 6.0 credit hours for summer semester.
• Participate in all student leader professional development activities.

• Bilingual or Multilingual ability
• Comfortable in front of groups
• Warm, personable, and flexible; able to put people at ease
• Prior enrollment in English 1010 with an earned grade of B or higher

Salt Lake Community College is…