STUDENT-NSTP Orientation Mentor - C

Ithaca College • Town of Ithaca, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student-NSTP Orientation Mentor supports Ithaca College’s New Student and Transition Programs (NSTP) during staff training and orientation. The role helps prepare and deliver orientation activities, mentors and educates Orientation Leaders (OLs), supports incoming students and their families, and contributes to an inclusive and respectful campus community. Orientation Mentors receive leadership development training in campus resources, communication, leadership, and crisis management. The position pays $16.60 per hour during the employment period.

The position requires participation in scheduled spring and August training and orientation activities. Candidates must have served as an OL during at least one Ithaca College Orientation program and remain enrolled full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student from hire through December 2027. Applicants submit an updated resume and cover letter and complete an individual interview with NSTP professional staff. Employment is contingent on I-9 and eligibility requirements and a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Must have worked as an Orientation Leader during at least one Orientation program at Ithaca College.
• Must maintain full-time enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student from the time of hire through December 2027.
• Must adhere to Office of New Student & Transition Programs policies, the Student Conduct Code, and applicable national, state, and local laws throughout employment.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated respect for others’ rights, feelings, lifestyles, and diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated multicultural awareness and contributions to an inclusive, diverse, and respectful college community.
• Proven work ethic, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to present professionally and confidently to students, parents, family members, and campus partners.
• Ability to manage stress, support others’ stress management, and troubleshoot issues.
• Experience working directly with people from traditionally marginalized populations.
• Must complete at least four SLI sessions by April 23, including one each in Leading Others, Leading Self, and Leading in a Diverse World, plus one session of choice.
• Must participate in the listed required training and orientation schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist NSTP staff with preparing orientation activities and materials, including event setup and teardown, check-in, troubleshooting, escorting students, families, and guests around campus, meals and evening activities, crisis response, and crowd management.
• Facilitate and manage small-group discussions with Orientation Leaders, sharing resources, insights, and strategies for working with new students and supporting their transition to college and exploration of self-identity.
• Serve as a positive role model, mentor, educator, and leader for Orientation Leaders during training and the orientation program.
• Act as a liaison between student leaders and professional staff by preparing detailed reports following daily huddle meetings.
• Develop and demonstrate multicultural awareness and contribute to an inclusive, diverse, and respectful college community, employing Ithaca College’s mission and values.
• Lead and participate in Orientation Leader Training week sessions through Orientation Mentor panels, co-presentations, and contributions to NSTP staff presentations.
• Participate in individual check-in meetings with professional staff throughout training and Orientation.
• Model Ithaca College’s academic and community expectations for students.
• Provide supervisor feedback about NSTP events, services, and resources from the student perspective.
• Educate incoming students about campus academic, social, career, and mental health support services.
• Attend and participate in the required work schedule and training activities.

Benefits

• Leadership development training in campus resources, effective communication, leadership tools, and crisis management strategies.
• Hourly pay of $16.60 during the employment period.
• Experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills and support personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed