Orientation Leader Job Opportunity

Revelle College Orientation Leader 2025 (New & Returning) 

Serving under the supervision of the Senior Academic Advisor/New Student Program Specialist, Orientation Leaders (OLs) work with and assist the Revelle College staff in welcoming and informing new students and parents for 2025 Revelle College Orientation program. An ideal candidate for the OL position will be a student who is interested in further developing their leadership skills and can work well both independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities include

• Program Coordination: Assist College staff to implement the orientation program; develop team-building and involvement opportunities for new students and parents; assist in the evaluation of the program, as well as participate in orientation performances concerning student life at UC San Diego. Be prepared for both virtual and in-person orientation as needed
• Group Leadership: lead small in-person and virtual group discussions with peers and incoming students and parents, direct campus tours, and demonstrate effective management of group dynamics and conflicts
• Role Modeling: display sensitivity to different cultures and an awareness of multiculturalism, encourage commitment to academic success, and exemplify Revelle College spirit and pride
• Peer Advising: effectively communicate the Revelle College academic curriculum and provide information on student development opportunities and other university services and programs
• Administrative and Logistical Tasks: assist the orientation staff with various duties including (but not limited to) orientation materials preparation, incoming correspondence, making signs, helping with set up and tear down; working at check-in tables; wayfinding; trash clean up
• Demonstrate professional and appropriate relationships with students, parents/families, and other staff members during training and orientation programs
• Facilitate small group discussions on campus and student life; diversity, equity and Inclusion; and college transitions
• Answer student and parent/family questions, particularly concerning students life, academic requirements, students services and activities - both formal and informal aspects of UC San Diego
• Set up meeting areas, run errands, staff check-in tables, establish a rapport with students
• Facilitate group activities during Orientation and Welcome Week
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Additional Expectations

• Communication: Regularly check UC San Diego email for updates from supervisors about the position, training, etc.
• Physical requirements/special considerations of employment: some lifting of heavy boxes and moving of tables and chairs
• Attending all mandatory meeting/session dates. Must be available for Spring Training and able to work irregular hours during June and Spring Orientations
  • Orientation Leader Spring Training – approximately 20-30 hours during Spring Quarter on Wednesdays and Fridays, 12:15 - 1:45pm, weeks 1 - 10. Anticipate meetings in person. Please also hold May 17/18, and May 30/31 for potential retreats/trainings

2025 Mandatory Orientation Dates (subject to change)

Compensation

• STDT III - $17.00/hour (approx. 40 hours/week during session week plus meals)
• 1 - 2 meals are provided during each mandatory in-person orientation session day 

Qualifications

• Must be registered UC undergraduate student in good academic standing by Spring 2025
• Must pay UC San Diego student services fees each quarter working (SP2025 UC San Diego student services fees to work summer).
• Must be able to communicate effectively, function as a team member and display an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Must have an overall commitment to Revelle College
• Must be available to work irregular hours beginning June 16, 2025
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and provide all supporting documents
• Must have thorough knowledge of Revelle College and the Revelle College community.
• Must have demonstrated leadership qualities as an Orientation Leader
• Must be flexible and have ability to adapt readily and appropriately to the changing demands of a program, project, or assignment
• Must have ability to present information clearly and accurately

How to Apply

Visit https://thecolleges.ucsd.edu/resources/orientation-leader-app.html to submit your application by January 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Be sure you can commit to the mandatory dates listed above.

Visit https://revelle.ucsd.edu/events/orientation/index.html  for more information about the Orientation Program.

NOTE: If you have any relatives employed at UC San Diego, you must include the name, relationship and department where employed in your cover letter. This information is used only for the purpose of complying with the University's nepotism policy