New Student Orientation Lead — Part-Time

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

American University seeks Orientation Chairs (OCs) to lead the planning and execution of New Student Orientation and All-American Welcome activities. Six positions focus on specialized areas while supporting a welcoming environment for incoming students and families.

These roles require active participation in pre-arrival and on-campus programming, team leadership, marketing collaboration, and logistics management with a strong emphasis on inclusion and student success.

Qualifications

• Must have served on a previous orientation team since Fall 2024.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Be an undergraduate student at American University with at least 30 credits.
• Demonstrate leadership, initiative, and strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of pre-arrival activities and in-person NSO activities.
• Lead Orientation Leaders, manage team meetings, and coordinate OTeam communications.
• Coordinate marketing, merchandise, and social media for Pre-Orientation and NSO needs.
• Manage scheduling, logistics, and accessibility across on-campus NSO spaces.
• Foster a sense of belonging and engage students and families during NSO and All-American Welcome.

Education

Undergraduate student at American University with at least 30 credits

Job description

American University seeks Orientation Chairs (OCs) to lead the planning and execution of New Student Orientation and All-American Welcome activities. Six positions focus on specialized areas while supporting a welcoming environment for incoming students and families.

These roles require active participation in pre-arrival and on-campus programming, team leadership, marketing collaboration, and logistics management with a strong emphasis on inclusion and student success.