Orientation Leader

Barry University

4d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting Orientation Leaders for the 2026 Spring semester Serving as an Orientation Leader (OL) is an honor and a rewarding opportunity for personal and professional growth. OLs serve as peer educators, group facilitators, performers, resource contacts, and role models to new students and their families during their transition to Barry University. New Student Orientation selects a group of mature and dedicated undergraduate student leaders to assist with implementing Orientation programs each year. The training for this position will be compensated with room and board. Working hours will be compensated at $16.00 per hour. Any time worked beyond 40 hours will be compensated at time and a half. This position is In-Person

Requirements

Must be responsible for your own learning regarding institutional mission, policies, and practices, with guidance and training from the O-team leadership team.
Must be able to participate in repeated activities, role plays, and scenarios.
Must be able to ask questions to understand assignments and expectations.
Must be able to challenge themself to step out of their “comfort zone.”
Must be able to recognize and respect individual differences and the dignity of all people.
Must be able to keep an open mind and strive to learn a new perspective on the world.
Must adhere to the Academic Honor Code and the Student Code of Conduct as articulated in the Barry University Student Handbook http://www.barry.edu/studenthandbook/.
Must be able to attend all scheduled training sessions and Orientation sessions as outlined on the O-team leaders’ training schedule.

Responsibilities

Welcome new students and family members to Barry University during Orientation sessions and assist them through the check-in process. Specific tasks are assigned to each OL during Summer Orientation to do this.
Serve as a role model for new students and their families and be accessible to answer their questions and help them feel welcome.
Be a source of information regarding academics, policies and procedures, campus resources and activities, building locations, and all other aspects of life at Barry University.
Facilitate well-organized, thorough discussions with new students. OLs are required to go over specific information with students in small group sessions.
Represent all college organizations equally and accurately to new students and their family members.
Attend one FYE event. This will allow you to further develop relationships and show support to the incoming class.
Must be available on Tuesdays from 3-5pm in the Fall semester to serve as an ELP Peer Mentor.
Actively participate in each training session. Participating means listening, sharing your viewpoint, engaging, and arriving on time for each session. Training will consist of leadership, professional and personal development.
Collaborate with your teammates to create a memorable, welcoming experience. Some examples include a video and a dance.
Present to students about information on Barry, including student tours and presentations at O-Team informational sessions.
Prepare materials and logistics for Orientation. This includes packing NSP tote bags with free giveaways, along with the Orientation booklet, and placing marketing materials/ décor around campus.
Other duties assigned.

Benefits

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.
Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence.
Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs.
Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community.
The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life.
The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.
Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status.
This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University.
Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations.
Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment.
Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment.
No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.