Orientation Leader Student Assistant

CSUF•Fullerton, CA

1d•$17 - $24

About The Position

About the office of Outreach, Recruitment, and Orientation: The Department of Outreach, Recruitment, and Orientation at California State University, Fullerton is committed to guiding prospective students and their families through the information-seeking and enrollment process for both the California State University system and Cal State Fullerton. We provide essential in-person and virtual tailored support services to facilitate a seamless transition to college, not limited to admissions requirements, CSU application workshops, campus tours, and new student orientation. Our personalized assistance aims to promote access to higher education, foster a diverse and inclusive community, and provide a foundation for student success. About the Orientation Leader Position: Orientation Leaders will assist the department of Outreach, Recruitment, and Orientation in executing CSUF Orientation programs, inclusive of New Student Orientation, Parent & Supporter Orientation and Welcome Week activities. Orientation Leaders are responsible for supporting general event operations, leading small groups, leading campus tours, facilitating workshops, and forming connections with campus partners, new students, and parents and supporters. We are looking for a team of Orientation Leaders that represent a spectrum of experiences through majors, on and off campus involvements, interests, accomplishments, and backgrounds. Being an Orientation Leader is the perfect way to grow leadership skills, make a positive impact on new Titans, and build your own community of student leaders.

Requirements

Ability to learn and perform assigned work
follow oral instructions
work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students
communicate effectively with all levels
read and write English at a level appropriate to the position
Matriculated CSUF undergraduate student enrolled in a full-time academic degree program
Enrolled in 5 units or less during the summer term. Students enrolled in more than 5 units during the summer will be automatically ineligible for the Orientation Leader position
GPA of 2.5 or greater during the Spring 2025 semester
Good judicial standing with the Office of Student Conduct
Able to attend all required dates listed above
Passion for fostering a team atmosphere and peer success
Strong values for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict
Ability to meet deadlines, work in a fast-paced environment, problem-solve creatively, collaborate with other student leaders and professional staff
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Be assigned small groups of new students during Orientation sessions and serve as a leader and facilitator of group activities
Support general event operations not limited to check-in, room loading and unloading, guiding students around campus, facilitating discussions and mini-sessions, organizing event supplies
Assist with the execution of Parent & Supporter Orientation and connect/communicate with parents and supporters
Maintain professionalism and quality when handling Orientation events supplies and technology
Support office, event, and customer service-related operations
Support Pre-Orientation execution
Relate and connect with students, parents and supporters, and campus staff
Be reliable, punctual, responsible, flexible, a team player, and demonstrate strong communication skills
Uphold values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Serve as a positive and professional representative of Outreach, Recruitment, and Orientation, and Cal State Fullerton
Staff Welcome Week activities
Staff Spring Orientation 2027
Staff Spring Welcome 2027
Attend all scheduled training days, session prep days, session days, and other team meetings
Collaborate effectively with other ORO student staff and professional staff
Adhere to all student staff expectations as outlined in the ORO student handbook
Complete and adhere to all required trainings required by the University
Other duties as assigned