Student Employee - Orientation Leader - Spring 2027

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 will be responsible for helping support students as they transition to UCM. Orientation Leaders are hired for the Spring and Summer of 2027, with the bulk of the work being in the Summer. The Spring semester will consist of training sessions and a few training events that will be required (we will work around class schedules). During the Summer, you will be required to work May 21, June 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, July 29, and 30, and August 11. You must be available for all of these dates in order to be considered for the role.

Examples of Duties

Duties Include:

• Welcome incoming students and their families with genuine Mule pride.
• Serve as the families 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 student session activities.
• Build community among incoming students through conversation and shared discovery.
• Ensure every student feels seen, valued, and empowered at the start of their journey.
• 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 in the smooth operation of Orientation.
• Provide campus directions, lead walking groups, and maintain a positive, energetic presence.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma

• Completed at least one full semester/year on campus (so they know the institution firsthand)
• Strong public speaking and group facilitation skills
• Reliable availability for training and all orientation dates (including summer/weekends if applicable)
• Positive, approachable demeanor and ability to work with diverse populations of new students and families

Supplemental Information

• Spring Semester consists of weekly training sessions, but the bulk of the work directly with students will take place during the Summer. You will need to plan to be in Warrensburg for the following dates: June 10-12, June 17-19, July 29 & 30, August 11.

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:

• 32% (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.