Fall 2026 Orientation Leader Student Worker

Description

AMDA College of the Performing Arts is seeking responsible, welcoming, and engaged students to serve as Orientation Leaders for Fall 2026 New Student Orientation.

Orientation Leaders support incoming first-term students and students transferring from the AMDA New York campus as they transition into the AMDA community. This role helps ensure that new students feel welcomed, informed, and supported during Orientation and Move-In.

Orientation Leaders serve as role models for the AMDA community and work closely with Student Affairs staff to help new students begin their academic and campus experience successfully.

Position Overview

Orientation Leaders assist with New Student Orientation and Move-In activities while supporting new and transferring students during their first introduction to AMDA. This role reports to the Student Affairs team and requires professionalism, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills.

Orientation Leaders must be available October 6th - 17th for required training and participation in New Student Orientation. Orientation Leaders must also be present for an 1 hour student event, called Orientation Check In, during Week 5 (November 16th - 20th) of the Fall 2026 term.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model and responsible member of the AMDA community
• Support incoming and transferring students during Orientation and Move-In
• Establish positive relationships with residential students by being visible and available during Orientation activities
• Participate in required online and in-person training sessions prior to the start of the semester
• Attend meetings with the supervisor and Student Affairs team members
• Provide guidance and support to students with questions about campus life and resources
• Uphold and personally abide by all Code of Conduct policies and applicable federal and state laws as outlined in the AMDA Student Handbook
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled AMDA student for the Fall 2026 semester
• Must have completed their 1st semester by the conclusion of the Spring 2026 academic term
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and demonstrate commitment to AMDA academics and student life
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Ability to think critically and respond to student questions or concerns
• Reliable attendance and professionalism as determined by Student Affairs and Academic Services staff
• Access to reliable technology and internet connection

Employment Details

• Must be available October 6th - 17th for training and New Student Orientation and during Week 5 (November 16th - 20th) for a 1 hour event called Orientation Check In.
• Student employees are paid minimum wage in accordance with applicable state and local law
• Student Worker positions are hired on a semester-to-semester basis and continued employment is not guaranteed beyond the current term

Application Process

Interested candidates must complete the Orientation Leader application and submit the required cover letter. Applications submitted without a cover letter will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
Interested candidates should include a cover letter answering the below questions.

• How would you describe your AMDA experience? What do you like about your experience, and is there anything you would improve?
• How has your experience at AMDA motivated you to apply for the Orientation Leader position?
• How would you describe AMDA to an incoming student who is nervous or anxious about attending?
• Describe the impact you hope to have on students participating in Orientation. How will you use the Orientation Leader role to help students transition into AMDA and begin to join the community?
• What specific experiences have prepared you for success as an Orientation Leader? Please be specific.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.