NSFP Orientation Leader (Student)

* Serve as a guide and point of contact for students throughout New Student Orientation.* Facilitate group activities, such as icebreakers, campus tours, peer panels and Q&A sessions.* Assist with implementation of campus partner sessions, DC area excursions and peer-led evening activities.* Foster a sense of belonging through active engagement with affinity programming, campus dialogues and cohort programming.* NOTE: This role *may* involve direct support for Empower AU sessions. If so, appropriate training will be provided during OL training week.* Enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student at American University having completed at least one semester or 15 credits at AU by the end of the spring 2026 semester.* Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50.* Be in good judicial and academic standing with the university.* Demonstrate a sincere interest in helping new students and their families/supporters to feel welcomed and supported in their transition to American University.* Be willing to support activities and programs related to diversity, inclusion, sexual consent and community standards. Training and guidance provided.* Work well with others and communicate effectively.* Demonstrate patience, flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn.* Possess a strong sense of responsibility to manage multiple tasks with little supervision.* Serve as a positive representation of American University and New Student & Family Programs.* Must exhibit cultural competency and knowledge in topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.* As a condition of employment, all Orientation Leaders must be available for all required dates and programs. This requires a full-time commitment from August 17-28. Due to this commitment, OLs may not also serve as Resident Assistants (RAs).* Orientation Leader Training: August 17-21 will require a full-time commitment and may involve some evening and/or weekend shifts.* Move-in and Pre-Orientation Programs: August 22-24 will require a full-time commitment and will include evening and/or weekend shifts.* New Student Orientation: August 25-28 will require a full-time commitment, including early morning and/or evening shifts.* Compensation: Orientation Leaders are paid DC minimum wage.* Optional - Extended Orientation: OLs may be hired as Programming Assistants to support evening and weekend programming, including campus-wide All-American Welcome events throughout the first few weeks of the semester, and NSFP-specific events throughout the fall semester. Compensation is DC minimum wage.* Note: Earnings are taxable. Wages earned may impact your financial aid; please check with your financial aid officer prior to applying for the position.* **This position is available only to enrolled American University students.*** Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.* American University is an

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