Student Employee - New Student Orientation Leader

Description

Orientation Leaders (OLs) are the spirited student leaders who bring UCM’s mission of Education for Service to life and help new Mules and Jennies see how UCM is committed to Redefining What’s Possible. OLs play an essential role in welcoming incoming freshman and transfer students and their families, guiding them through Orientation, answering questions, and helping them confidently step into their next chapter.

As an Orientation Leader, you’ll be the go-to guru for all things UCM, supporting students as they navigate the transition from high school to college and begin building their UCM story. This position will be hired for Spring 2026 and Summer 2026. Spring 2026 will consist of training and admitted student events to become more familiar with the student population you are serving, and Summer 2026 while facilitating New Student Orientation.

New Student Orientation has activities that take place in Summer 2026 on June 4, 5, 6, 11, 17,18,19 and July 31 and August 1. You must be available for most of these dates in order to be considered for the role.

Examples of Duties

Duties Include:

• Be the First Friendly Face of UCM
  
• Welcome incoming students and their families with genuine Mule pride.
  
• Serve as their main point of contact throughout Orientation—answering questions, offering guidance, and making sure everyone feels supported and included.
  
• Share your own UCM experience to help new students picture themselves thriving here.
  
• Lead “Mule Tracks” Experiences
  
• Mule Tracks are small-group activities designed to help students connect based on areas of interest and explore campus life in a fun, safe, supportive environment.
  
• Facilitate and guide your assigned Mule Track group through hands-on experiences tied to their interests.
  
• Build community among students by encouraging participation, conversation, and shared discovery.
  
• Ensure every student feels seen, valued, and empowered as they begin their journey at UCM.
  
• Support the High School-to-College Transition
  
• Help students shift into the academic, social, and personal expectations of college life.
  
• Offer tips, resources, and real talk about what it means to be a successful Mule.
  
• Encourage involvement, engagement, and confidence as they prepare to start classes.
  
• Assist with check-in, crowd flow, session transitions, and wrap-up activities.
  
• Provide campus directions, lead walking groups, and maintain a positive, energetic presence.
  
• Work closely with New Student Programs and partner offices to deliver a polished, welcoming experience.
  
• Represent UCM With Excellence
  
• Model professionalism, inclusivity, and the values of the UCM community.
  
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with students, families, faculty, and staff.
  
• Uphold all university policies and serve as a trusted ambassador for the campus.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Computer Skills, Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation
• Customer Service Experience – required, Presentation Experience – preferred
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal
• Knowledge of University environment preferred
• Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, must be competent with connecting with campus visitors
• Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership
• Physical abilities: mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality
• Excessive standing and/or walking, Exposure to extreme temperatures, Exposure to loud noises, Lifting (weight) - 40 lbs.

Supplemental Information

Working Hours:

• New Student Orientation has activities that take place in Summer 2026 on June 4, 5, 6, 11, 17,18,19 and July 31 and August 1. You must be available for most of these dates in order to be considered for the role.

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid 100% by the university;

• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;

• Employees can earn up to 6 credit hours for themselves per academic year.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;

• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;

• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;

• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.

• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.

• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.

• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;

• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.