Orientation Assistant - Student hourly
Position Overview
The Center for Orientation & Transition Programs (OTP) is dedicated to creating and curating experiences that promote academic discovery, community engagement, and fostering a sense of belonging.
Orientation Assistants (OAs) serve as members of the Center for Orientation & Transition Programs staff and work toward the goal of assisting new students with their academic, social, and personal transition to the University of Kansas.
Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Orientation Assistants (OAs) serve as members of the Center for Orientation & Transition Programs staff and work toward the goal of assisting new students with their academic, social, and personal transition to the University of Kansas.
Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Job Description
70% Orientation Execution and Customer Service
- 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 and intercultural 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.
- Develop public speaking skills through leading student groups and time on stage in front of over 400 Orientation attendees.
- 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.
- Develop knowledge of a variety of campus units and resources through OA training.
- 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.
- Positively and responsibly represent the University of Kansas to incoming Jayhawks, current students, parents & guests, and campus partners throughout all OTP programs.
Required Qualifications
- Available Summer 2025OAs are required to be present during OA training from May 27th-June 6th (excluding weekends), Summer Orientation Sessions and Hawk Week.
- OAs are prohibited from taking in-person courses in the Summer, but online enrollment is welcome.
- Undergraduate student standing (sophomore, junior, or senior status by Fall 2025 students preferred who can work through May 2026)
- Minimum GPA requirement of 2.5
- Experience with mentorship and leadership as demonstrated in application materials.
- Strong written communication, organization, and time management skills as demonstrated in application materials.
- Prior experience working and thriving on a team as demonstrated in 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 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. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)
Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 2/10/2024
1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 2/10/2024
Contact Information to Applicants
Advertised Salary Range
$11.00 per hour
Work Schedule
Academic Year: 5-15 hours per week, Summer: 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date
Tuesday May 27, 2025