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Orientation Leaders

Become an Orientation Leader!

Lead. Inspire. Welcome.

Orientation Leaders (OLs) are the heart of Screaming Eagles Orientation. They welcome new students, build friendships, and make a lasting impact at USI!  

What do Orientation Leaders Do?

  • Welcome new students and families to campus

  • Answer questions about the University

  • Provide insight to the college student experience

  • Lead small groups of new students through the onboarding experience

  • Help new students make connections with other students

  • Lead activities for new students

  • Share information with parents of new students

  • Assist in setting up for orientation sessions

Position Qualifications

  • Full-time, degree-seeking student (enrolled in at least 12 credit hours) at the University during the Spring term and registered for the following fall term

  • A 2.75 cumulative grade point average from most recent school (college or high school) at the time of application and maintain that grade point average throughout employment

Qualities Looking for in Applicants

  • Empathy and Active Listening

  • Authenticity and Warmth

  • Communication Skills

  • Reliability and Responsibility

  • Team Collaboration

  • Adaptability and Problem-Solving

  • Campus Knowledge and Pride 

  • Leadership Potential

Benefits

  • $8.75 per hour for training and orientation days

  • Summer overnight housing available 

  • USI apparel (polos, jacket, backpack)

  • Meals around summer sessions

  • Training and leadership development

Orientation Leader Training

  • Mandatory training during spring semester (Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m.)

  • Training day prior to each set of summer orientation sessions

If you have any questions, contact New Student and Transitional Programs
at 812-465-7167 or new.student@usi.edu. 


Orientation Leader Application Process

Orientation Leader with an umbrella hat dancing in front of Performance Center
Orientation Leader (student) reclining on the back of a couch talking to a group of students
Two orientation leaders talking with two new students
Two orientation leaders checking in students for orientation
Six orientation leaders holding signs in front of a USI backdrop

Connect With
New Student and Transitional Programs

(812) 465-7167