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Join the O-Team

Interested in helping new transfer and first-year students as they start Sac State?

Be part of the O-Team! Join us this summer in welcoming 10,000+ incoming Hornets and their supporters. You can join us as an Orientation Leader, Reservations Specialist, or Reservation Coordinator. Check out the details below!

Become a Sac State Orientation Leader!

Orientation Leaders assist in the transition of new students and supporters to Sac State through presentations, academic advising, and creating a welcoming environment. This position allows students to work up to 40 hours during the summer. Students interested in applying for the position must enroll into a 3-unit upper division course in the spring, where they learn how to conduct campus tours, interact with diverse populations, and provide General Education academic advising.

  • Tuesday, September 30th from 3 - 3:45 p.m. in Cottonwood III, University Union
  • Friday, October 3rd from 12 - 12:45 p.m. - Zoom Session for October 3rd
  • Tuesday, October 7th from 10 - 10:45 a.m. - Zoom Session for October 7th
  • Monday, October 13th from 12 - 12:45 p.m. in Summit, University Union

The Orientation Leader application is available on Handshake now!

Orientation Leader Application

Benefits of being an Orientation Leader:

  • Develop and improve leadership skills
  • Develop and learn inclusive academic advising skills
  • Network with campus departments and faculty
  • Connect with new students and fellow orientation staff
  • Enhance public speaking skills
  • Welcome over 10,000 students and supporters to the university

Qualifications

  • Be a current Sac State student- must be enrolled during the spring semester
  • Have a minimum 2.7 GPA
  • Be in good academic and disciplinary standing
  • Have a positive attitude

Information Sessions

Join us for an information session to learn about the Orientation Leader position!

Dates

  • Tuesday, September 30th from 3:00-3:45pm in Cottonwood III, University Union
  • Friday, October 3rd from 12:00-12:45 on Zoom
  • Tuesday, October 7th from 10:00-10:45 on Zoom
  • Monday, October 13th from 12:00-12:45 in Summit, University Union

Orientation Leader FAQs

We will provide you with the polo and the rest of your uniform is your responsibility to get. The uniform is a green polo, black bottoms, and comfortable walking shoes.

This is a full-time summer position. On training days hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. On orientation days hours are from 7:15 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Thursday. During the spring semester there is a mandatory class that meets on Friday afternoons.

No, but you are responsible for having reliable transportation to and from campus each work day. Dependent on campus policies and funding, you may have the option for on-campus housing subject to tax deductions.

Yes, you can become an Orientation Leader as a first-year student! Any student who is taking at least 6 units is eligible to apply.

View the New Leader Application.

Yes, Orientation Leaders can take up to 5 units of summer classes as long as they do not cause time conflicts with the Orientation Leader work hours. We recommend asynchronous if you choose to take a class.

$16.50/hour

Being an Orientation Leader has numerous benefits such as making friendships, networking opportunities with faculty and peers, academic advising training, public speaking and leadership experience, building community, and so much more!

Yes, you can have another on-campus job during the school year. Over summer you can only be an Orientation Leader because this position is up to 40 hours/week and it takes a lot of dedication.

Leaders are provided on-campus housing (subject to tax deductions and funding), breakfast and lunch everyday of orientation, new friendships, knowledge of campus, academic advising experience, campus networking with department staff, and numerous other perks!

We will be tabling around campus throughout the month of October and will be hosting multiple informational sessions about becoming an Orientation Leader.

Returning Orientation Leader Application

Returning Orientation Leaders are knowledgeable representatives of Sac State. They help introduce new students and supporters to the university while also aid in mentoring first-time Orientation Leaders.

We are not accepting applications for Returning Orientation Leaders at this time.

Reservation Coordinator Application

The Reservation Coordinator is responsible for overseeing student and parent reservations, coordinates student/leader groups and room assignments, troubleshoots problems during check-in, and answers phone calls and emails.

We are not accepting applications at this time.

Reservation Specialist Application

The Reservation Specialist position is an opportunity to work in the New Student Orientation Office, preparing orientation materials, answering the phone, emails and assisting students with their reservations.

We are not accepting applications at this time.