Orientation Leader, F26

DigiPen All Jobs•Redmond, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Orientation Leader (OL) position exists to assist new students in their transition to DigiPen Institute of Technology. The expectation for all employees is to support the mission of DigiPen Institute of Technology, vision, and values by exhibiting excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect for diversity, commitment to our community, accountability, and ownership. Additional tasks include preparing materials for incoming students, attending in-person training prior to New Student Orientation, setup & teardown of decorations, and assisting with NSO Check-In. The role also involves serving as a positive role model for new students and their families, acquainting new students with campus services, activities, facilities, and campus rules and regulations, encouraging new students to fully participate in the DigiPen community, promoting interaction among new students by facilitating icebreakers and small group discussions on college transition-related concerns and opportunities, and educating incoming students on academic planning tools for success. OLs are expected to uphold and abide by the policies and procedures of the DigiPen Student Handbook and become familiar with and refer students to the appropriate support services and personnel offices as needed (Counseling, Academic Support Center, and Student Affairs), while respecting and maintaining appropriate relationships with students. The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow all instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Requirements

Must be a current student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
Must have completed at least one semester at DigiPen to apply
Must be available for training during August
Must not be an RA for the 2025-26 Academic Year
Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early.
Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.
Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
Good Academic Standing – not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Responsibilities

Prepare materials for incoming students
Attend in-person training prior to New Student Orientation
Setup & teardown of decorations
Assist with NSO Check-In
Serve as a positive role model for new students and their families
Acquaint new students with campus services, activities, facilities, and campus rules and regulations
Encourage new students to fully participate in the DigiPen community
Promote interaction among new students by facilitating icebreakers and small group discussions on college transition-related concerns and opportunities
Educate incoming students on academic planning tools for success
Uphold and abide by the policies and procedures of DigiPen Student Handbook
Become familiar with and refer students to the appropriate support services and personnel offices as needed (Counseling, Academic Support Center, and Student Affairs)
Respect and maintain appropriate relationships with students