Welcome Week Leaders

Welcome Week Leaders are expected to:

• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all new students, encouraging attendance and participation at Welcome Week activities
• Maintain a high energy level, enthusiasm, and stamina when working long hours
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic, and maintain professionalism when working with new students
• Possess the ability to represent the University of Southern Indiana in a positive manner
• Facilitate activities with small groups of students
• Encourage attendance and participation at Welcome Week activities
• Assist with new student move-in, New Student Convocation, and Welcome Week programming, including set-up and take-down.
• Attend the Welcome Week Leader Welcome Event on April 21st, all Welcome Week trainings on August 10-12, 2026, and all Welcome Week activities from August 13-18, 2026.

Qualifications:

• Must be a full-time, undergraduate student in good academic and disciplinary standing
• Must have a 2.3 cumulative G.P.A. or above
• Must be available for training prior to Welcome Week and entire Welcome Week program (August 13-18, 2026) 
• Students who are 2026 - 2027 Resident Assistants or International Orientation Leaders are ineligible to apply due to conflicting time commitments and overlapping responsibilities.

Benefits/Compensation:

• Develop ability and confidence when leading a group of peers
• Knowledge of campus resources and services
• Opportunity to be part of welcoming new USI students
• Move-in early to campus housing 
• Welcome Week T-shirts and other swag
• Most meals provided
• 40+ volunteer hours