Become a Student Orientation Leader
As a Student Orientation Leader (SOL), you will get the opportunity to build and sharpen your leadership abilities, communication skills, and self-confidence. Graduates of the extensive and rigorous SOL Training program are a dynamic group of student leaders who are well-connected, close-knit, and best informed on UC’s campus. Through this experience, SOLs become well-known, well-respected, and successful in their future endeavors.
Admission to the SOL program is highly competitive but a rewarding opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Your Responsibilities as a Student Orientation Leader
- Welcome new students and family members to UC
- Lead discussion groups with incoming students and family members
- Assist in the preparation, organization and presentation of orientation activities, materials and programs
- Explain academic opportunities and procedures
- Acquaint new students and their families with the campus and campus services
- Conduct both day and evening sessions as needed
- Participate as a team player in supporting a diverse team of SOLs
- Perform tasks & responsibilities as assigned to ensure a successful Bearcats Bound Orientation and other orientation programs
- Share your UC experience
- Complete other duties as assigned
Program Benefits
- Earn at least $4,000
- Free room and board during the Bearcats Bound Orientation program (depending on availability)
- Extensive leadership training
- Grow, learn, and enhance your leadership & communication skills
- Consideration for future leadership & employment opportunities
- Opportunities to network and make connections with UC faculty, prominent administrators, and staff
- Recognition as one of UC’s outstanding student leaders
- Have fun!
Required Qualifications
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for UC
- Display and promote a courteous, prompt, and friendly attitude toward all
- Be a full-time returning student for the upcoming academic year
- Maintain an undergraduate, full-time status during the current academic year
- Good academic and judicial/disciplinary standing
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.9 (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis)
- Must be able to attend all the Mandatory Dates of Employment listed in the SOL application packet, including SOL Training, team meetings, SOL Retreat, Bearcats Bound Orientation, planning sessions, and programs. This requirement is mandatory. Please only apply if you are able to meet this requirement. There is some discretion with the Flexible Dates of Employment. The Optional Dates are open dates.
- Must live in the provided residence hall during Bearcats Bound New Student Orientation (depending on availability)
- Must be reliable, punctual, flexible, energetic, responsible, a team player, and demonstrate strong communication skills
- Must sign and uphold the terms of the Student Orientation Leader Agreement
Please note: Due to the considerable time commitment involved, you will not be able to take in-person classes during summer semesters throughout SOL Training and Bearcats Bound Orientation
How to Apply
We are currently accepting applications for 2024. To be considered, please apply using the link below. Applications are due Friday, January 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm EST. If you have questions about the SOL program, please email orientation@uc.edu.