Orientation Leaders application open for summer 2022

Are you looking for a great summer employment opportunity? Do you like helping people? Want to show incoming Mountaineers everything that makes WVU great? We've got the job for you then... Please consider applying to be a New Student Orientation Leader for summer 2022!

The WVU Office of Admissions is now accepting New Student Orientation Leader applications for this summer! In order to apply, you must have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA, be a full-time student, and you cannot graduate before December 2022.

Orientation Leaders (OLs) will represent WVU at New Student Orientation IN-PERSON during the month of June. OLs assist prospective students and their families during day-long orientation sessions by administering sharing information about WVU, providing excellent customer service, and showcasing the WVU campus and its community. OLs will participate in various tasks throughout each day including, but not limited to, welcoming participants, setting up individual meetings with students, answering questions about the university, leading group discussions, providing outreach to students via phone communication, etc. OLs should be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about WVU, have excellent communication skills, and a customer service-oriented attitude.

Work Schedule – OLs will be contracted to work Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., from May 16 - June 30. OLs will ALSO be expected to work January (Spring) Orientation, and all Open House events from the point of hire forward. Other event opportunities are available as well as the possibility to work a regular weekly schedule throughout the year in the Office of Admissions.

Training – OLs must complete and attend all training sessions. You must be available for training May 16-27.

Summer Classes – OLs must NOT be enrolled in any in-person classes during Summer Session I and must seek prior approval for in-person classes during Summer Sessions II. OLs may be enrolled in online classes throughout the summer at any time.

You can find more information on the position, requirements and application process on Handshake. Or apply directly here: https://forms.gle/mSEFAVSHSiRkAc7G8.

When applying, please fill out the application carefully and be sure to attach a resume. If you have any questions about the position, please email Rachel Daw.