NSFP Orientation Leader; Student

NSFP Orientation Leader (Student)

Orientation Leaders (OLs) are responsible for welcoming and supporting incoming first‑year students, transfer students, and their families.

The Orientation Team leads a variety of sessions and activities such as pre‑orientation programs, New Student Orientation (NSO), and Welcome Week. OLs play a critical role in shaping the first impression for our newest Eagles; they help introduce new students to university resources, explore our campus and city, and meet other Eagles. OLs literally guide students to events and serve as mentors as new students learn how to be successful members of the American University community.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• In‑person Onboarding (early April) and OL Training and Event Prep
• Attend the OTeam Kick‑off event near the end of the spring semester (specific date/time TBD).
• Actively participate in all OL Training (August 17‑21). Schedule to follow.
• OL Training is a full‑time commitment, lasting from 9 a.m.
  
  -5 p.m. each day of training.
• Event Preparation and Pre‑Orientation Programming
• Participate in cohort‑based, pre‑orientation programming (August 22‑24).
• Assist with pre‑arrival activities and functions, including materials prep, new student move‑in, family programming, and other logistical support.
• New Student Orientation (August 25‑28)
• Serve as a guide and point of contact for students throughout New Student Orientation.
• Facilitate group activities, such as icebreakers, campus tours, peer panels and Q&A sessions.
• Assist with implementation of campus partner sessions, DC area excursions and peer‑led evening activities.
• Foster a sense of belonging through active engagement with affinity programming, campus dialogues and cohort programming.
• NOTE:
  
  This role may involve direct support for Empower AU sessions. If so, appropriate training will be provided during OL training week.

• Part‑time.
• 20 expected hours per week.

• $17.95 per hour.

• Enrolled as a full‑time, degree‑seeking undergraduate student at American University having completed at least one semester or 15 credits at AU by the end of the spring 2026 semester.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50.
• Be in good judicial and academic standing with the university.
• Demonstrate a sincere interest in helping new students and their families/supporters to feel welcomed and supported in their transition to American University.
• Be willing to support activities and programs related to diversity, inclusion, sexual consent and community standards. Training and guidance provided.
• Work well with others and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate patience, flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn.
• Possess a strong sense of responsibility to manage multiple tasks with little supervision.
• Serve as a positive representation of American University and New Student & Family Programs.
• Must exhibit cultural competency and knowledge in topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Time Commitment & Compensation
  • All Orientation Leaders must be available for all required dates and programs. This requires a full‑time commitment from August 17–28. Due to this commitment, OLs may not also serve as Resident Assistants (RAs).
  • Orientation Leader Training:
    August 17–21 will require a full‑time commitment and may involve some evening and/or weekend shifts.
  • Move‑in and Pre‑Orientation Programs:
    August 22–24 will require a full‑time commitment and will include evening and/or weekend shifts.
  • New Student Orientation:
    August 25–28 will require a full‑time commitment, including early morning and/or evening shifts.
  • Compensation:
    Orientation Leaders are paid DC minimum wage.
  • Optional – Extended Orientation: OLs may be hired as Programming Assistants to support evening and weekend programming, including campus‑wide All‑American Welcome events throughout the first few weeks of the semester, and NSFP‑specific events throughout the fall semester. Compensation is DC minimum wage.
  • Note:
    
    Earnings are taxable. Wages earned may impact your…