Orientation Leader
Job no: 551686
Position type: Student Assistant
Location: Chico
Division/Equivalent: Chico
School/Unit: Student Affairs
Department/Office: Orientation & New Stdnt Progs
Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
| Position Title: |
Orientation Leader |
| College/Unit/Division: | Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs |
| Department/School: | New Student Orientation and Transition Programs |
| Application Deadline: |
11/4/2025 |
| Seasonal Role Working Dates: |
Summer 2026 |
| Student Employee Classification Level: |
Student Employee II - $16.75 |
| Position Available for the Following Funding Types: |
Both – Federal Work Study and Non-Work Study |
| Location Type: | On-site |
| Role Description: |
RESPONSIBILITIES: Orientation assists new students with their transition to campus by providing programs and services that outline the University's academic requirements as well as social and developmental opportunities. In addition, Orientation provides parents with an understanding of University expectations and policies required of their student. DUTIES:
TRAINING: Prospective Summer Orientation Leaders must enroll in a 3-unit training course (UNIV 389) in Spring 2026, which meets Tuesdays from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm. This course is designed to train future leaders to work with incoming students, as well as to sharpen communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Leaders will also be required to participate in three mandatory training workshops. Students who pass the training course and meet competency will participate in a paid intensive final training session and mandatory staff retreat. QUALIFICATIONS: Summer Orientation Leaders work closely with students, parents, guests, faculty, administrators, and others in a variety of academic and interpersonal capacities, both indoors and outdoors on campus and virtually. Orientation Leaders must be highly motivated, flexible, and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. They must also demonstrate good judgement and professionalism as well as substantial knowledge of the campus community in order to represent the University fairly and accurately. Prior leadership experience is highly desirable. COMPENSATION: Orientation Leaders will be paid $16.75/hour during Final Training and Summer Orientation, which will total approximately $4,000-$5,000 for work between May and July. Polos are provided. Lunches will be provided during in-person sessions. Meals and transportation are provided for the retreat (pending in-person retreat approval). Some weekends and possible evening hours may be required. KEY DATES:
ORIENTATION AND NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS MISSION STATEMENT: As a student transition program, let us be judged on our role in promoting the social mobility, cultivating the academic capital, and increasing the students that we include and help succeed. We desire to recruit an extraordinary Summer Orientation team – students who represent our diversity in ethnicity, experience, age, gender, background, and academic interests. |
| Applicants Must Provide: |
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| Job-related questions should be directed to: |
orientationteam@csuchico.edu |
Additional Information:
All work must be performed within the State of California.
Compliance training completion (approx. 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.
The person holding this position may be considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
All positions are contingent on funding.
Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.
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