UTSA ORIENTATION LEADERS About the UTSA OL Position

Become a 2013 OL – Flier

Benifits

Benefits are subject to change based on orientation programming

• HOURLY WAGE: Starting at $7.25 per hour
• Meals when working an orientation program (if meals provided)
• Staff materials may include but are not limited to: staff shirts, name tag, and backpack.
• On-campus housing for fall orientation programming (if housing is provided)

Other benefits include

• Leadership skills
• Opportunity to meet and interact with UTSA faculty, staff, and campus departments/offices
• Develop skills in communication, public speaking, diversity and teamwork
• Greater understanding of UTSA
• Invaluable friendships and experiences

Time Commitment

There is a major time commitment to being a UTSA Orientation Leader in Training and a UTSA Orientation Leader.

• The process begins when interested applicants submit their online applications at the beginning of the fall semester. Interested candidates must interview, be selected and accept a position as an Orientation Leader in Training (OLT).
• During the end of the fall semester and over the winter holiday break, OLTs must attend a Meet and Greet, shadow a Spring orientation program and attend a OLT Retreat.
• In the Spring semester, OLTs must register for, actively participate and pass a upper division Leadership training course.
• If selected at the end of the Spring semester, OLs must participate in a two week intensive training course, all Summer/Fall orientation programs (May-Aug) and Roadrunner Camp (Thur & Fri prior to Fall classes starting).
• Please view the timeline page for details on specific dates

Application Process

Below is the UTSA OL application process.

1. Review Job Eligibility/Requirements/Responsibilities
2. Review the Recruitment/Training/Work Timeline
3. Submit Electronic Application
4. Select an Interview Time/Print Interview Confirmation
5. Attend Interview Meeting
6. Pick-up Position Letter
7. Accept/Decline Position
8. Attend OL Meet & Greet & All Other Activities

Eligibility

Students must meet the following in order to be considered an eligible candidate for the position

• Have pride and spirit for UTSA
• Must be currently registered for a minimum of 9 credit hours at UTSA
• Must have at least a 2.0 cumulative UTSA GPA for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013
• Must not be on academic or disciplinary probation
• Must be registered for Fall 2013 classes by May 2013
• Must be available for all training / work schedule activities listed below

Requirements

Orientation Leaders will have the following requirements as a part of the job

• May to August MUST live in on-campus orientation housing (if housing is provided)
• Cannot enroll in summer courses unless they are online or weekend ONLY courses

Responsibilities

• Lead students and/or family members in various orientation activities
• Conduct campus tours
• Perform "College Life Skit/Sociodrama"
• Present "University 101", academic policy and procedures session
• Assist with orientation check-in
• Orient students to the ASAP registration process
• Trouble shoot for orientation facilitators
• Assist with Orientation and Family Programs' events (Family Weekend, Homecoming, etc.)
• Serve on a committee for the Orientation Leader Association

Questions about the UTSA Orientation Leader experience, contact

If you have any questions about being a UTSA OL, please contact the Orientation and Family Programs Office at 210-458-4724 or Orientation@utsa.edu.