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Orientation Leader

Inside Higher Ed, Alpine, TX, United States


Job Title:

Orientation Leader

Location:

Alpine

Department:

Civic Engagement and Student Assistance

Job No.:

SI8847

Posting Date:

03/06/2026

Until Filled:

Yes

Salary:

$1,500 stipend

Required Qualifications

Enrolled as a full‑time Undergraduate student

Have no major current or pending disciplinary sanction

Attend all training and mandatory events or assigned functions and be constant in attendance and responsible.

Be in good standing with the university

Provide help as needed for program development within the department

Preferred Qualifications

Public speaking

Familiar with the school

Position Summary
Will work 3–20 hours a week. Orientation Leaders exemplify the Lobo Experience and act as a guide and mentor to incoming Sul Ross students. They assist the Office of New Student Programs with program development and event planning, including NSO and other orientation and retention related activities, to support students’ academic wellbeing.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing new student events and activities, including Orientation, Homecoming, and Family Day

Support event logistics such as setup, registration, check‑in, and on‑site support

Represent and exemplify the Lobo Experience to incoming students and families

Serve as a guide and mentor during New Student Orientation (NSO) and beyond

Assist the Office of New Student Programs with planning and implementing orientation and retention programs

Lead campus tours, icebreakers, and community‑building activities

Introduce students to academic departments and campus resources

Answer questions and address concerns in a professional and supportive manner

Attend required trainings and regular team meetings

Support event logistics and help coordinate orientation‑related activities

Background Check
Yes

Equal Employment Opportunity
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists, or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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