STUDENT-Fall Orientation Leader

Orientation Leader

The Office of New Student and Transition Programs (NSTP) supports first-years, transfer students, and their families as they transition into the IC community. Orientation Leaders (OLs) play a critical role within NSTP, working alongside professional staff members to assist with the development, coordination, and implementation of inclusive services and programs at Fall and Spring Orientation. 

We seek to provide a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for incoming students at Ithaca College, and highly encourage students of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. This high-impact leadership role provides OLs the opportunity to connect with new peers, develop leadership skills and campus knowledge, and share their unique IC experiences. Ongoing training and support are provided to OLs through staff meetings, fall training, and supervision. We are looking for new OLs who meet the criteria listed below.

Responsibilities

• Guide and welcome incoming students and their families to Ithaca College
• Assist with all aspects of Orientation, including but not limited to:
  • Event preparation and implementation
  • Escorting students/families and guests around campus
  • Participation in meals and evening/weekend activities
  • Crisis response
• Serve as a reliable, professional, confident, and approachable resource for incoming students and their families
• Facilitate and effectively manage small group discussions and activities with an assigned small group of incoming students
• Develop and demonstrate multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse, and respectful college community. Employ anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices and principles throughout all programming and small group facilitation
• Serve as an outstanding student role model by articulating and exemplifying Ithaca College’s academic and community expectations
• Provide feedback to supervisor regarding New Student and Transition Program events, services, and resources in relation to the student experience
• Educate incoming students on academic, social, career, and mental health support services on campus
• Attend and participate in the following:
  • Complete at least four SLI sessions: one in each of the following areas plus one of your choice (more specific information will be shared with those selected):
    • Leading Others
    • Leading Self
    • Leading in a Diverse World
  • Attend the Orientation Staff Kickoff and Meet & Greet: 
    • April 22, 2026, 6-7 p.m.
  • Participate in all of the following:
    • OL Training, August 10-14, 2026
    • Orientation, August 17-23, 2026

Job Requirements

All candidates must:

• Be in good judicial and academic standing (with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 maintained through the period of employment)
• Maintain status as an undergraduate or graduate student with full-time enrollment at time of hire through Fall 2026
• Adhere to the Office of New Student and Transition Programs policies, the Student Conduct Code, and all national, state, and local laws throughout the duration of employment

Employment Details

• All Orientation staff will receive comprehensive leadership development training designed to increase knowledge of campus resources, effective communication strategies, leadership tools, and crisis management strategies to create a high-functioning, cohesive Orientation team
• Fall Orientation Leaders will be paid at an hourly rate of $16.00 
• Hiring Manager: Eliana Burke

2026 Work Schedule

• Orientation Staff Kickoff and Meet & Greet: April 22, 2026 (see specifics below)
  • Required (paid, hourly) – Staff Kickoff Meeting: 6–7 p.m.
  • Optional (unpaid) – Meet & Greet Social: 7–8 p.m. 
• By April 24^th: Complete at least four SLI sessions; one in each of the following areas and one of your choice:
  • Leading Others
  • Leading Self
  • Leading in a Diverse World
• Staff Move-In: August 8–9, 2026
• Staff Training: August 10–14, 2026 (typically 9am-5pm, ~37.5 hours)
• Fall 2026 Orientation: August 17-23, 2026 (specific shifts vary, ~28-32)

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
• Demonstrate respect for others’ rights, feelings, lifestyles, and diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrate multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse, and respectful college community
• Proven work ethic, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to present yourself professionally and confidently to students, parents and family members, and campus partner
• Ability to manage stress effectively
• Ability to work in large, high-energy group settings
• Experience and/or willingness to present to and facilitate groups of 20-25 people
• Experience working directly with people from traditionally marginalized populations

Application Instructions

Applications for the Fall 2026 Orientation Leader position will start being reviewed on Friday, October 31, 2026, and will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. 

Interested applicants need to submit all application materials: 1) a professional resume via this HR Cloud application and 2) the application form (found on Microsoft Forms at the link below and includes a few application questions as well as somewhere to include contact info for two references). Applications that are missing materials may not be considered for the position.

Application Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eitq1LqHi4

Salary : $16