Student Leadership

Attend an information session to learn more about New Student Programs (NSP), what it means to be an Orientation Leader, the required dates associated with the summer internship, position compensation and benefits, and both the application and interview timeline.

• Dates coming soon!

• Must be a full-time, Syracuse University undergraduate student taking classes on main campus in Spring 2027 (i.e., applicants must not be studying abroad or away for an internship) with a graduation date no earlier than December 2027.
  • Per University policy, individuals from other institutions including SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), Le Moyne College, Onondaga Community College, local high schools, etc. are not considered students and are not to be hired as student employees.
• Federal Work-Study (FWS) is not required but compensation will utilize FWS funds if applicable.
• Remain in good standing with Community Standards.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
• Must have no academic, work or co-curricular conflicts during all required dates.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups of people.

This student leader team plays a pivotal role in welcoming first-year and transfer students to Syracuse University. Key responsibilities include the following.

• Provide support for five New Student Orientation sessions in July.
• Co-facilitate student small groups during each NSO session.
• Build community with new students.
• Support various events throughout New Student Orientation in collaboration with Syracuse University campus partners.
• Provide directional support around campus during programs.

Spring 2027 (late January-early April)

• Orientation Leader and Family Support Navigator Meet and Greet | Wednesday, Jan. 20, 5-6 p.m.
• Orientation Leader Retreat | Saturday, Jan. 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Orientation Leader Weekly Meetings | Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
  • Jan. 27
  • Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
  • March 3, 10, 24, 31
  • April 7
• In-person OL 1:1 with Nick Stines, assistant director for New Student Orientation.
• Orientation Leader Social | Date/time TBD

Summer 2027

• Training | Sunday, June 27-Friday, July 2
• New Student Orientation Sessions | Tuesday, July 6-Tuesday, July 20
• Orientation Leader Banquet | Wednesday, July 21

Fall 2027 (August-November)

• 2028 Orientation Leader (OL28) Recruitment

• Orientation Leaders will have a pay rate of $18/hour (up to 40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the internship.
  • Orientation Leaders are paid during spring weekly meetings, summer training and New Student Orientation sessions.
  • Orientation Leaders are not paid during the meet and greet, retreat, social and 1:1 meeting.
• On-campus housing and meals provided during summer training and New Student Orientation sessions.
• Gain leadership and professional experience.
• Receive Syracuse University gear.
• Build community on campus.

• Must have previously served as a Welcome Week Leader (WWL).
• Must be a current matriculated Syracuse University student in Spring and Fall 2027.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must remain in good standing with Community Standards.
• Cannot hold conflicting campus positions (e.g., Resident Advisor); any additional roles must be reviewed by the assistant director of Transition Programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work effectively both independently and in team settings, with a focus on collaboration across varied perspectives and backgrounds.

• Student Coordinators will work a maximum of 5 hours each week (as needed during the spring semester and will work up to 40 hours per week in the summer and August. Availability during some evenings may be required. Federal Work-Study (FWS) is not required, but compensation will utilize FWS funds if applicable.
• Spring 2027:
  • Conduct biweekly 1:1 meetings with NSP professional staff.
  • Attend biweekly Student Coordinator team meetings.
  • Complete assigned tasks and meeting prep. for committees.
  • Support WWL recruitment, including marketing, info sessions, assisting in interviews and advising in selection.
  • Plan and execute Spring 2027 WWL events.
• During Welcome Week:
  • Lead a Welcome Week committee focusing on a specific area of Welcome Week implementation (events, operations, team dynamics, etc.).
  • Participate in morning and afternoon energizers.
  • Lead and check in on the assigned committee.
  • Support Welcome Week events, which include, but are not limited to, event set-up, materials preparation, team meetings, etc.  
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Spring 2027
  • WWL Recruitment and Information Sessions
  • Team Meet and Greet, Date TBD
• Welcome Week Prep, Training and Events
  • Aug. 16 – Aug. 29, 2027

• $17.50/hour pay rate.
• Professional development and networking opportunities, including the possibility of attending and participating in the Spring Conference.
• Provided early arrival/move-in for Fall 2027 (if living in Syracuse University housing).
• New Student Programs and Welcome Week Leader apparel and gear.

• Pre-Welcome
  • Support planning, development and facilitation of New Student Programs’ Pre-Welcome Programs.
  • Lead the pre-welcome committee through small group facilitation guides.
  • Check in with the committee after small groups.
  • Collaborate with pro staff on creating the pre-welcome schedule.
  • Support pro staff tasks of assigning small groups, nametags, etc. 
• The Slice is Right
  • Support planning, development and facilitation of the Slice is Right gameshow.
  • Write an appropriate script for the Emcees.
  • Compile a list of prizes, costumes and any other supplies needed.
  • Work with the committee to develop the games.
  • Lead rehearsal in the Dome.
• Spirit
  • Support planning, development and facilitation of team development and positivity.
  • Participate and/or lead the morning and afternoon shift energizer.
  • Make welcome posters for citrus in the city and team envelopes for fish notes.
  • Organize daily team check-in texts.
  • Lead of social media during training and Welcome Week.

• Thursday, October 22, 2026, 5 p.m. | Student Coordinator Application Deadline
• Wednesday- Friday, Oct. 28-30, 2026 (scheduled between professional staff and candidate availability) | Student Coordinator Interviews
• Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 | Student Coordinator Offers 
• Apply today!

• Must be a current matriculated Syracuse University student in Spring and Fall 2027.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must remain in good standing with Community Standards.
• Cannot hold conflicting campus positions (e.g., Resident Advisor); any additional roles must be reviewed by the assistant director of Transition Programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work effectively both independently and in team settings, with a focus on collaboration across varied perspectives and backgrounds.
• Must have no academic, work or co-curricular conflicts during all required dates. 

• The Program Assistant will work 5-10 hours each week during the spring semester and will work up to 40 hours per week in the summer and August. Availability during some evenings may be required. Federal Work-Study (FWS) is not required, but compensation will utilize FWS funds if applicable.
• Attend biweekly Student Coordinator team meetings and biweekly one-on-one meetings with the Assistant Director for Transition Programs. 

• Assist with spring Orientation Leader (OL) meetings by attending sessions, helping create and distribute materials, and oversee internal team competition standings. 

• Support the Welcome Week Leader recruitment process, including marketing and information sessions, assisting in interviews and advising in team selection. 

• Attend spring department events and meetings (as available). Examples include evaluating graduate students as part of the NODA internship process, tabling for New Student Programs during Spring Receptions Admission events, and biweekly staff meetings. 

• Provide support for New Student Orientation sessions in various capacities including, but not limited to, material preparation, program check-in, and office coverage. 

• Manage new student lockouts in the residence hall (during overnight sessions) and participate in the on-call structure with Residential Living (late-night hours would be expected as part of this position; however, there will be no work-related responsibilities on the weekends). 

• Plan, support, and execute Spring 2027 Welcome Week Leader events and August team training. 

• Support Welcome Week events, which include, but are not limited to, event set-up, materials preparation, morning and afternoon team energizers, team meetings, etc.   

• Other duties as assigned. 

• Spring 2027
  • Weekly Orientation Leader Meetings and Retreat
  • WWL Recruitment and Information Sessions
  • WWL Team Meet and Greet (TBD)
  • New Student Programs department meetings and events (as available)
• Summer New Student Orientation
  • Dates TBD
• Welcome Week Prep, Training and Events
  • Aug. 16–Aug. 29, 2027

• $17.50/hour pay rate.
• Professional development and networking opportunities, including the possibility of attending and participating in the Spring Conference.
• Provided early arrival/move-in for Fall 2027 (if living in Syracuse University housing).
• New Student Programs, Orientation Leader and Welcome Week Leader apparel and gear.

• Thursday, October 22, 2026, 5 p.m. | Program Assistant Application Deadline
• Wednesday- Friday, Oct. 28-30, 2026 (scheduled between professional staff and candidate availability) | Program Assistant Interviews 
• Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 | Program Assistant Offer
• Apply today!