Orientation Leader

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive peer leader and mentor for first-year students at the University of Alaska Anchorage
• Lead Howl Days new student orientation sessions for incoming students (present information and lead activities)
• Lead campus tours both in-person and virtually
• Reach out and connect with prospective and incoming students via phone and email
• Aid in the development and implementation of new student orientation activities
• Coordinate and facilitate Seawolves Connect, a peer mentorship program that allows students to meet 1-on-1 with an Orientation Leader
• Work in partnership with UAA campus partners to support students in understanding course placement options and registering for classes
• Work as a campus resource by learning and sharing information about departments and resources across campus
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of computers and software
• Ability to work on computer and phone for extended periods
• Desire to develop leadership skills
• Effective communication skills and excellent customer service skills
• Ability to lead projects and make challenging decisions when the supervisor is not available
• Ability to develop and implement new student engagement opportunities with the support of a supervisor
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Networking abilities to serve as a liaison with various departments and resources on and off campus
• Ability to serve as an ambassador for the university
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment or
• Enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters;
• Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer or his/her designee.

Position Details

• This position is open to undergraduate students only.
• The student position is a Level 2 Step 16 and earns $15.26 per hour.
• Orientation Leaders work May 5, 2026 through August 22, 2026.
• Full participation (40hr/wk) in training May 5-29, 2026 is required.
• During the summer, Orientation Leaders may work up to 40 hours per week, and are required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Participation in all Howl Days Orientations are required.
• Time off exceptions can only be made with prior approval by the supervisor.
• After the summer orientation season ends, some Orientation Leaders will have the option of working throughout the school year as well.
• Orientation Leaders who are invited to continue working during the school year work 15-20 hours per week.
• This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed.

Special Instructions

• To Applicants: Priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 2, 2026.
• The position will remain posted until a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
• Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.