Orientation Leader Student Employee, Job Code #1020

Overview:

The student orientation leader position is designed to partner with the Office of Advising Transitions and Student Success (OATSS) to onboard new Oakton students during the summer Advising & Registration Workshop (ARW). During ARW orientation leaders will assist with creating a welcoming environment conduct campus tours and assist students with the registration process. Orientation leaders will also help students navigate various onboarding steps and processes to aid in their success. Orientation Leaders are expected to represent Oakton well as dynamic role models while serving as a valuable resource to new students during their transition to the institution.

Campus Location:

Des Plaines

Length of Employment:

Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons is required from December 15 through January 16. Potential to extend the position into the spring semester and summer 2026.

Can a student do homework in this position

Never

Hours Available:

Up to 20 hours per week

Schedule Flexibility:

Orientation leaders must commit to work a majority of the scheduled workshops. Dates will be provided during the formal interview process.

Tasks Duties and Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes :

- Serve as a role model to Oakton students and as a positive representative of the Office of Advising Transitions and Student Success to all students families and college staff/faculty. (CD CM LD EI CD PF TW)

- Assist incoming students through their personal and academic transition to Oakton. (C LD EI)

- Provide support for the academic advising process by assisting in the course registration lab answering questions related to course requirements electives and scheduling. (CM CT LD PF TC)

- Familiarize students with campus resources and common transitional issues. (CD CT LD PF TC)

- Convey information to new students about college programs and services. (CM CT LD PF TC)

- Create a welcoming and positive atmosphere for students of various backgrounds and abilities. (CM CT LD PF TW TC)

- Attend and participate in all training sessions and Advising & Registration Workshops. (CM CT LD PF TW TC)

Student Employment Learning Outcomes Defined:

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified 8 career readiness competencies that broadly prepare college students for a successful transition into the workplace. Listed in alphabetical order they include:

1. Career and Self-Development (CD)

2. Communication (CM)

3. Critical Thinking (CT)

4. Equity and Inclusion (EI)

5. Leadership (LD)

6. Professionalism (PF)

7. Teamwork (TW)

8. Technology (TC)

For more information about the NACE Career Readiness Competencies please visit Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Other abilities):

- Must be enrolled in fall semester and spring semester for at least six credit hours. Must be enrolled in at least one credit course or be enrolled in at least six credit hours to work during the summer semester.

- Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and be in good standing at Oakton College.

-Eligible to work in the United States.

Application Process:

All interested applicants should complete an online application and provide a resume. Upon review of the applications selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. All applicants student conduct records will be reviewed as part of the selection process. Students who have been found in violation of Oaktons Code of Student Conduct or Code of Academic Conduct may be required to provide additional information and/or may be removed from the selection process or from the position. Please contact Nahraen Benjamin at with any questions.