Student Hourly-Senior Orientation Position

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of a Senior Orientation Assistant is to serve in a leadership role during Orientation. Senior Orientation Assistants act as role models, assist with the planning and execution of training for the 2027-2028 Orientation Assistant team, and work toward the goal of assisting new students with their academic, social, and personal transition to the University of Kansas. A strong candidate will have a strong interest in developing, mentoring, and leading fellow Orientation Assistants to their full potential. They will demonstrate leadership throughout the Orientation process. They will possess a desire to serve in a leadership role harmoniously with others. They will serve as a role model; demonstrate good judgement and ethical behavior. They will demonstrate the ability to work as a team player. They can motivate themselves and others; demonstrate a strong work ethic and demonstrate a desire to help others be flexible and creative.

Requirements

Previous experience as an Orientation Assistant or Senior Orientation Assistant in Summer 2026
Available Summer 2027
OAs are required to be present during OA training (excluding weekends and Memorial Day)
Summer Orientation Sessions
Availability during Hawk Week
OAs are prohibited from taking in-person courses, but online enrollment is welcome in Summer 2027
Record of punctuality and reliability in the Orientation Assistant role as demonstrated with application materials.
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours.
For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.
Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students.
Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Nice To Haves

A strong interest in developing, mentoring, and leading fellow Orientation Assistants to their full potential.
Demonstrate leadership throughout the Orientation process.
Possess a desire to serve in a leadership role harmoniously with others.
Serve as a role model; demonstrate good judgement and ethical behavior.
Demonstrate the ability to work as a team player.
Can motivate themselves and others; demonstrate a strong work ethic and demonstrate a desire to help others be flexible and creative.

Responsibilities

Assist the Student Staff Coordinator in planning OA Training
Execute assigned pre-Summer OA Training tasks
Participate in Orientation Assistant Recruitment
Be present in Orientation Assistant interviews
Contribute to the hiring process of new Orientation Assistants
Partake in Senior Orientation Assistant Team Meetings
Lead a team of assigned Orientation Assistants within the larger Orientation Assistant team
Provide mentorship to assigned Orientation Assistants
Serve as a point of communication between Orientation Assistants and full-time staff
Create and execute team-building activities with the Orientation Assistant team
Train Orientation Assistants in areas of expertise or areas of personal interest as they align with the Orientation Assistant training calendar
Greet presenters and campus partners as they arrive for training
Conduct weekly check-ins with assigned Orientation Assistants to ensure the team feels confident and supported (i.e. self-care, personal well-being)
Manage and lead a student group of up to 30 incoming students during Orientation sessions
Facilitate small group discussions and provide pertinent information to incoming students about all things KU, including policies, procedures, involvement opportunities, campus resources, and more
Develop interpersonal communication skills through OA training and during the OA role
Provide excellent customer service throughout all portions of the Orientation and Transition process, including but not limited to Orientation sessions, Hawk Week, and at the OTP front desk
Leverage critical thinking skills through on-the-job adaptability
Engage and interface with incoming students, current students, parents & guests, and campus partners throughout Orientation and during the academic year
Receive and provide feedback on the OA role and experience with OTP staff and leadership
Utilize conflict management and delivery method changes when needed and appropriate