Orientation Leader - SUMMER

Position Information

Position Title Orientation Leader - SUMMER Department Admissions Appointment Term Summer (June - July) FLSA Non-Exempt Job Summary

The Office of Admissions is now selecting students for the summer GO (Griffon Orientation) sessions! If you’d like to help welcome new students to Missouri Western State University, come join us in this fun work opportunity! This position starts April 4, 2026.

The Orientation Leader will serve as a member of the Office of Admissions team to facilitate and implement orientation programs in order to assist new students and families in their transition to MoWest. Orientation Leaders provide the vital student connection that supports the yield of incoming students. This is a summer appointment that students may re-apply for each year.

Essential Duties

These duties assist with the retention and yield of incoming students:

• Facilitate and lead group discussions with new students and their guests
• Share knowledge of the university and assist students and guests with questions
• Serve as a role model for incoming students and peers
• Send individualized follow-up communication in a group chat with incoming students
• Operate microphones, speakers, and other technologies
• Assist with event set up and decorations including signage, outdoor yard signs, etc.
• Understand and support the goals of the Office of Admissions transition programs
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• MoWest student who is in good standing with the University and the St. Joseph community
• Have completed one (1) full semester at Missouri Western (undergraduate 12 credit hours, graduate 6 credit hours)
• Student must be a part-time or full-time degree-seeking student
• Not currently on academic or disciplinary probation
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of application and throughout the performance of the role
• Currently enrolled student must be enrolled for summer or fall 2026 semester to be eligible to work in this summer position.
• Must be available for all Griffon Orientation and training dates.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong work ethic: Willingness to go above and beyond to get the job done
• Creative thinking skills
• Positive attitude
• Flexibility
• Ability to communicate with individuals
• Leadership skills
• Punctuality
• Ability to work as an effective and productive team member
• Commitment to a high standard of ethical values and behavior
• Self-Confidence
• Ability to be tactful and diplomatic in all situations
• Goal Oriented
  
  

Physical Demands Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additional Demands

Training

• Attend mandatory Orientation Leader Training in April
  
  

Summer GO (Griffon Orientation) Dates

• April 21 – SJSD GO – Tuesday
• June 5 – Athletes & Honors – Friday
• June 12 – General GO – Friday
• June 13 – General GO – Saturday
• June 17 – Online General GO – Wednesday
• June 24 – Transfer GO – Wednesday
• July 7 – General GO – Tuesday
• July 16 – Online Transfer GO – Thursday
• Date in August, if needed
  
  

Location where duties are to be performed

University Campus

Federal Work Study Not Required Hours of Work

Up to 37.5 hours per week during the summer, up to 20 during the academic semester.

Schedule will vary

This position will start April 4 and end in August 14, 2026

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST259P Number of Vacancies 25 Open Date 11/10/2025 Priority Deadline 05/08/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)