Orientation Intern

OVERVIEW

JOB TITLE: Orientation Intern

LOCATION: Saint Paul Campus

PAY RATE: $18.02/hour

Job Responsibilities

• Staff Development and Training

• Collaborate with the Graduate Assistant in the design and implementation of the Orientation Leader (OL) recruitment process

• Provide feedback on OL candidates during the spring selection process, a key part of our team''s growth and development

• Assist in the development of the OL training

• Mentor OLs in both professional and personal development skills

• Conduct training sessions on giving/receiving feedback, small group facilitation, multicultural competence, leading peers, and communication skills

• Program Development

• Create printed and digital materials for orientation programs, social media, and other platforms to enhance the experience for new students

• Maintain the Orientation programs social media presence

• Provide feedback on Orientation schedule

• Program Implementation

• Supervise OLs during training and Orientation sessions

• Serve as a resource to the OLs and guests during Orientation & Registration (O&R) programs

• Handle behind-the-scenes work to ensure the program functions smoothly, including ensuring room set ups are accurate, managing technology, and coordinating participant and presenter logistics

• Coordinate the movement of participants across campus

• Operate as an OL when any member of the team is unable to fulfil their roll

• Be on-call for early arrival students and families, hosting those who arrive the night before their session

Required Dates

The position starts during the first week of January 2027 and runs through the end of July 2027 with optional hours through August 2027. Because of the rigors and demanding hours of the position, Orientation Interns must be available full time (8 am to 4:30 pm) from May 25 -July 30, 2027.

10-20 hours/week during J term, 10 hours/week during spring term, and 30-40 hours per week beginning end of spring term through summer term 2027.

Overall Schedule Breakdown:

• Spring Start Orientation/Training: January 28 and 29
• OL Selection: Mid-February through Mid-March (Need not be available for all interviews, but most)
• 2027 O&R Session Dates are: 6/28, 6/29, 7/1, 7/2, 7/9, 7/10, 7/13, 7/14, 7/19, 7/20, 7/27, 8/12, 8/17, 8/19
• Orientation Leader Training: one evening in April, one evening in May, full days on Tuesdays May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 25

Compensation/Benefits

In addition to the experience in leadership, public speaking, active listening, and teamwork, you will receive the following compensation:

• $18.02/hour for approximately 10-20 hours/week during J term, 10 hours/week during spring term, and 30-40 hours per week beginning end of spring term through summer term 2027.
• Optional On-campus housing for duration of summer employment and some meals during training and O&R programs.

Hours for this position are contingent on business needs and are subject to fluctuation throughout the employment period. Changes to campus operations may impact this position's scheduling and/or necessity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants are minimally required to:

• Be a currently enrolled, full time, University of St. Thomas undergraduate student
• Be in good standing, both academically and disciplinary, with the University
• Have a minimum 2.70 grade point average

Additional knowledge, skills, and experience that will be helpful in this position include:

• Understanding the importance of role modeling and representing the University
• Team-oriented approach to work
• Willingness to be both a teacher and a learner
• Ability to maintain a professional and mentoring relationship with peers
• Commitment to advance university values of dignity and inclusion
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Exceptional communication, administrative, and project management skills
• A high degree of adaptability and ability to manage change

Priority Application Deadline: October 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

If you have any additional questions about the position, please contact Sammie Casper-Mensing, Graduate Assistant for Orientation, at casp8347@stthomas.edu.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.