What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Orientation Leader position at University of Texas Permian Basin?
Hiring Department
The University of Texas Permian Basin welcomes applications for the position of Student Orientation Leader
Salary Range
$10.00 an hour
Essential Functions
The responsibilities of an Orientation Leader include, but are not limited to:
- Sharing a clear and positive overview of academic programs, culture and expectations at UTPB with new students and families
- Working as part of a team to welcome and help prepare new students for their journey at UTPB
- Presenting content about the University and its resources to new students and their families
- Serving as mentors for new students and their families
- Facilitating small and large group activities
- Leading campus tours
- Building positive relationships with staff, faculty, and students
- Assisting with Student Activities staff during Weeks of Welcome
Required Qualifications
1 .Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA at time of application and throughout employment
2. Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University at time of application and throughout employment
3. Be enrolled as a full-time student at UTPB: 12 credit hours as an undergraduate, 9 credit hours as a graduate student during Spring 2025
4. Must have completed at least 1 semester at UTPB.
5. Be a returning student for Fall 2025
6. Mandatory attendance to all trainings, orientation sessions, and Weeks of Welcome (please see 2025 dates below)
a. Staff Headshots: April 25
b. Trainings: May 12 – June 6 (excludes Memorial Day, May 26)
c. Transfer Sessions: April 3 (returning OLs), May 29, July 31, August 20
d. Freshmen Sessions: June 9-10, June 16-17, June 23-24, July 21-22
e. Weeks of Welcome: August 18 – September 1
7. Stay on campus the night before and during NSO sessions
Preferred Qualifications
1. OLs must be flexible, perceptive, willing to take initiative, empathetic, and team oriented.
Additional Information
Required Application Materials
1. Résumé
Conditions of Employment
1. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
2. Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.
3. Once hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of the hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. UTPB participates in e-Verify.
4. Employees must be able and willing to travel and perform duties away from campus as necessary and must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver’s license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record.
5. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
6. UT Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Schedule
Generally, the normal work hours for the university are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 – 5:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm with a one-hour lunch. The individual holding this position may need to be available early morning, evening, and on weekends to meet the needs of the department. Hours worked may differ with some departments.
Standard Working Conditions
1. Able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
2. Able to bend, crouch, and reach continuously.
3. Physically able remain seated, frequently to continuously.
4. Able to remain standing up to 15% of the time.
5. Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform job duties including extensive keyboard work, operating office equipment, performing filing, and other job-related responsibilities that include extensive wrist and hand movement.
6. Standard working conditions may differ depending on department and occupation
University Benefits
1. UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
2. Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
3. You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
4. Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
5. Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.
About the University
The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Odessa, Texas. It was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and founded in 1973. The Permian Basin is one of the fastest-growing, culturally vibrant, economically invigorated regions of the country – full of industry, culture, and wide-open spaces. At the academic heart of this area sits The University of Texas Permian Basin – which every year, delivers smart, savvy leaders across the U.S.
As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing the technology and public interests of West Texas.
Our vision is that the University of Texas Permian Basin will be an innovative, responsive university that thinks large and lives local. We will lead in advancing education, research, economic competitiveness, and cultural enrichment.
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