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Orientation Leader

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  • Richmond Campus
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  • Closing at: May 22 2026 - 23:55 EDT
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Title: Orientation Leader

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 77R010 - Student Affairs

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success,Opportunity&Engage

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: up to 29

Additional Schedule Details: Summer Orientation Program

Posted Salary: $12.00/ Hour

Contact Person: Heather Pennington

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Orientation Leaders (OLs) are responsible for welcoming new students and their families to Eastern Kentucky University during Summer Orientation and Big E Welcome. OLs are responsible for assisting with programming, helping new students schedule classes, and leading small group activities. OLs must be responsible, reliable, flexible, and excited to create a positive experience for incoming students. OLs are responsible for the following:
• Attend training (Training during March, April, and May), Orientation, and Big E Welcome.
• Lead small group activities and discussions with incoming freshmen.
• Assist the Academic Colleges with class registration.
• Supporting students throughout the summer by answering any questions students may have before the start of classes and acting as a role model and mentor.
• Assist with Big E Welcome activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled at EKU.

 

Job Duties:

  • 70% - Lead small groups in group discussions, campus activities, and class registration. - (Essential)
  • 10% - Attend training and meetings. - (Essential)
  • 10% - Assist in Big E Welcome. - (Essential)
  • 10% - Continue to communicate with incoming students throughout the summer to ensure all their questions and concerns are addressed. - (Essential)

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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