New Student Orientation (NSO) at Penn State's University Park campus welcomes approximately 9,600 new students and over 10,000 parents and family members to Penn State each summer. Reporting to both Student Affairs and Undergraduate Education, Student Orientation and Transition Programs, through collaborative partnerships, is responsible for providing a comprehensive learning experience for all Penn State undergraduate students that supports a successful academic, social, and personal transition to the University.
Orientation Leader
Student Orientation & Transition Program (SOTP) is seeking a diverse team of undergraduate students from all class levels at University Park to serve as Orientation Leaders (OLs). Orientation Leaders will play a key role in providing a quality transitional experience for all incoming first-year students at University Park. We are looking for student leaders who are go-getters, authentic, conscientious, enthusiastic, reflective, open to new challenges, and passionate about serving Penn State and the broader community to help us do this important work.
Benefits:
As an Orientation Leader, students can expect to gain skills in public speaking, classroom and event management, customer service, collaboration, and leadership. OLs will be supported in their personal and professional development goals including the potential for letters of recommendation. Orientation Leaders will also be supported with competitive student pay at $15/hour and be provided exclusive Penn State NSO apparel. There are 5 positions available. To learn more, please visit https://oteam.psu.edu/.
Material review is ongoing and will continue until all positions are filled. To apply for this position, please visit WorkLion (if you currently have an on-campus job) or WorkDay (if you currently do not have an on-campus job). You can also search and search for "REQ_0000061892 2025 Orientation Leader". Each applicant must fill out this interview pre-screen in addition to the online application. Questions about this position should be directed to oteam@psu.edu.
Check-In Crew
Student Orientation and Transition Programs (SOTP) is seeking motivated and friendly individuals to serve as members of our Check-In Crew. This is a part-time position starting in June 2025 and concluding in August 2025 and is ideal for someone who has another part time job on campus.
Members of the Check-In Crew play a key role in welcoming new students to the University Park campus by facilitating the check-in process during New Student Orientation (NSO). This includes assisting over 600 new students and their guests during each program.
Responsibilities include handling confidential students records with responsibility and care; engaging with students, parents, and families while providing a welcoming environment; and maintaining flexibility in a fast-paced work environment.
NSO Check-in requires availability between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the dates listed below, except for June 29, when the time is 10:00-6:00 p.m. Successful candidates can expect to be scheduled for a minimum of 3 hours on each of those dates. In addition to the dates listed below, training will be required earlier in June.
Dates for NSO Check-In: June 16, June 17, June 22, June 24, June 26, June 29, July, 14, July 15, July 17, July 20, July 22, August 19, August 20, August 21.
This position includes a compensation of $15.00/hour and requires employees to pass a standard background check and maintain good conduct and academic standing with the University.
Material review will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. To apply for this position, please visit WorkLion (if you currently have an on-campus job) or WorkDay (if you currently do not have an on-campus job). You can also search and search for "REQ_0000066608 NSO Check-In Crew". Questions about this position should be directed to oteam@psu.edu.