Student Orientation Positions

As the Orientation Leader Development Intern, you will focus on the onboarding and growth of the Student Orientation Leaders (SOLs), ensuring they are well-prepared and supported throughout the program. This position is ideal for students interested in leadership and team development.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with the interviewing, onboarding, and training of Student Orientation Leaders (SOLs) and Welcome Ambassadors, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Oversee the coordination of staff materials, including name tags, t-shirts, and other essentials, ensuring all items are prepared for a successful orientation experience.
• Coordinate training sessions that equip SOLs with the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively support new students during orientation.
• Create and implement an evaluation process to assess SOL effectiveness and knowledge, enabling ongoing feedback and facilitating improvement.
• Monitor SOL performance to ensure adherence to program guidelines and high service standards, providing constructive feedback to enhance their development.
• Support team cohesion by organizing team-building activities
• Collaborate with the Orientation Logistics Intern to create and manage staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for orientation events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to enhance the overall success of the orientation program.

• Hourly rate of $15.00.
• Program-related merchandise and some meals provided throughout the program.
• Extensive leadership training and experience to enhance your skills and prepare you for future opportunities and enhance your presentation skills.
• Serve as a mentor to both staff and new incoming students, fostering a sense of community.
• Build relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators across campus, expanding your professional network.
• A rewarding and enriching summer experience that will contribute to your personal and professional growth.

• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for K-State.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 and in good disciplinary standing.
• Must be enrolled as a K-State undergraduate student for the spring and fall terms of 2025.
• Exhibit responsibility, confidence, flexibility, and a team-oriented mindset, along with strong communication skills and high energy.
• Due to the considerable time commitment involved, you will not be able to take in-person classes during the summer term.
• Available for approximately 15 hours a week from January 19, 2025, through the end of the spring term.
• Available for 40 hours per week from May 19, 2025, through August 24, 2025.
• Must sign and uphold the terms of the 2025 Student Orientation Intern Agreement.

• Welcome new students and guests to K-State
• Assist with the organization and implementation of orientation programs
• Serve as a role model and mentor for new incoming students
• Facilitate small group connection conversations with incoming students
• Assist in acquainting new students and their families with campus services, activities, and facilities
• Assist with both day and evening programming as needed
• Share your K-State experience
• Oversee a team of Welcome Ambassadors during August in-person orientation
• Perform tasks and responsibilities as assigned to ensure a successful orientation
• Complete other duties as assigned

• An hourly pay rate of $13.00, staff shirts and other swag, daily meals provided on orientation days
• Extensive leadership training
• Opportunities to network and make connections with K-State faculty, staff and administrators
• The opportunity to oversee a team of student leaders
• Serve as a mentor to both staff and new incoming students
• A great summer experience!

• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for K-State
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 and in good disciplinary standing. If your GPA does not meet this please provide explanation.
• Must be enrolled as a K-State undergraduate student for Fall 2024
• Must be available and able to attend all the Mandatory Dates of Employment (see below). This includes training, team meetings, orientation programs, planning sessions, etc. Please do NOT apply if you are unable to meet this criterion.
• Due to the considerable time commitment involved, you will not be able to take in-person classes during the summer term throughout SOL training and Orientation programs.
• Must be present in Manhattan starting mid-May, 2024
• Exhibit responsibility, positive attitude, confidence, flexibility, team orientation, high energy, strong communication
• Must sign and uphold the terms of the 2024 Student Orientation Leader Agreement