Orientation Team Leader

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Position Title:

Orientation Team Leader

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

Position Description

• ( Campus Support – Level II position)
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NOTE: Students may apply for one or both positions (International Orientation Team Leader and/or WoW Team Leader). Please explain in your cover letter which position(s) you would like to be considered for. We will work with students who would like to do both to ensure no scheduling conflicts arise between the programs. International Orientation is seeking about 8 leaders, and WoW is looking for about 15-18 leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher will be considered an asset

Previous experience as a peer mentor or similar positions, considered an asset

Conditions of employment

Must be available for training and events prior to the start of school including International Orientation and WoW

Qualifications

All Team Leaders must have completed a minimum of one year (2 semesters) as a student at UW-Superior by Spring 2026

Must be enrolled as an on-campus (not Distance Learning) student at least part time for the Fall 2026 semester (must be enrolled for semester no later than May 15 th , 2026)

Must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA to apply

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrates a positive attitude and a strong work ethic

Highly responsible, motivated and has a strong desire to assist students with their personal and academic adjustment to UW-Superior including (but not limited to)

Helping first year students improve study skills and time management, explore the importance of campus and community involvement, making healthy choices, personal decision making, conflict resolution skills, and identity exploration

Possesses a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion, as demonstrated by:

Actively promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within their role

Contributing to the team by working effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds

Demonstrating commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by participating in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events

Representing the department to internal and external customers by actively supporting diversity, equity and inclusion

Displays a high level of professionalism and enthusiasm in the position

Demonstrates the ability to serve as a role-model and mentor for new students by modeling integrity and inclusivity

Willingness and ability to communicate professionally with faculty and staff

Ability to work with and facilitate group interactions

Highly responsible, motivated and interested in facilitating the success of fellow students.

Demonstrated involvement on campus or in the community (student organizations, intramurals, hall programming, volunteer positions, etc.)

Ability and willingness to be flexible with changing situations

Responsibilities

Orientation:

Assist new students and serve as a resource during International Orientation and/or WoW (Weekend of Welcome)

Participate fully in activities including leading small groups and discussions designed to address students’ questions and concerns

Assist new students with checking in and moving into the residence halls

Assist with the facilitation of activities

Maintain strict confidentiality with students’ personal information

Mentor/Role Model:

Team Leaders fulfill these roles by:

Being approachable and available to students

Upholding the University Pledge

Modeling an appropriate balance between academics and involvement

Helping students engage in healthy and responsible decision making

Creating and maintaining an appropriate professional relationship with students

Demonstrating empathy towards students’ needs and problems

Setting an example of what a successful student looks like (positive attitude, regularly attending classes, participating in class activities and discussions)

Resource:

Team Leaders serve as a resource to new students by:

Connecting students to resources on campus

Providing the peer perspective on what it means to be a UW-Superior Yellowjacket

Supporting other Team Leaders through their experience (idea sharing, collaborative problem solving, etc.)

Required Training & Events

NOTE: (applies to both positions)

• Contracts (International Orientation and/or WoW Team Leader) must be signed prior to Mayr 8 th , 2026.
• In person attendance at all training sessions (unless otherwise noted) and all orientation activities are a requirement for these positions. No exceptions will be made.

Compensation (both positions):

Estimate $11- $12/hour

International Orientation Specific

Position requirements may include late nights and early mornings

Training dates:

Tentatively August 20 th (International Team Leaders only)

Tentatively August 21st (International and WoW Team Leaders)

International Orientation Activities (including international pick-up/move-in): Tentatively August 26 th - 28 th, 2026.

Reports To:

Primary: Intercultural Programs Coordinator

Secondary: Coordinator for Intercultural Programs

WoW Specific

Training Dates

Tentatively August 21st (International and WoW Team Leaders)

August 24 th (WoW only)

Orientation Activities: August 29th – September 1st

Reports To:

Primary: Orientation Student Managers

Secondary: Assistant Dean of Students

EVALUATION AND FUTURE EMPLOYMENT ( applies to WoW staff only )

Team Leaders are required to complete an evaluation with the Orientation Student Manager and/or Assistant Dean of Students after WoW is complete.

The evaluation of performance as a Team Leader will be taken into consideration if staff applies for future employment with Orientation/Dean of Students Office

TO APPLY

APPLICATION IS LOCATED IN WORKDAY. Workday can be accessed via the UWS wesbite under Campus Logins, or by downloading the Workday mobile app. Once in workday, use the search bar to lookup “Student Jobs” and filter for “University for Wisconsin Superior”. In your cover letter, indicate if you are applying for International Orientation Team Leader and/or WoW Team Leader.

NOTICE OF DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

The Dean of Students Office Orientation program will not dismiss a Team Leader without proper notification. Team Leaders will have verbal and written warnings if their job performance does not meet expectations. Probationary periods will occur if necessary.

A Team Leader may be terminated if a Team Leader performs an infraction of highest severity (including but not limited to: illegal activity, University policy violation, etc.) or the Team Leader has failed to improve after notification of unsatisfactory job performance. The Assistant Dean of Students will review work history and a record of discipline in a final meeting with the Team Leader. During this meeting, a letter of termination will be provided along with copies of previous disciplinary measures.

Grounds for termination may include, but are not limited to:

Unfavorable background check

Insubordination

Policy or law violations and/or other instances that affect the Team Leader’s ability to be an effective role model.

Violation of confidentiality

Work not meeting quality standards

Not performing responsibilities and expectations defined in contract.

Lack of professional conduct

Absence during meetings/trainings/events

Other instances as deemed necessary by the Assistant Dean of Students

Notice to New Employees: Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an appli