Orientation Leader Commitments 

Part of deciding to apply to be a member of the OTeam is knowing what is required of you. The Orientation Leader position is part-time with hours ranging from 20-30 hours during program weeks. We’ll cover this information during your interview, but to help you plan please note that successful Orientation Leader applicants will be available for required commitments.

Training Commitments

• • Training is comprised of two components- spring semester training and summer training. Spring semester training (beginning after Spring Break) will include your attendance at a scheduled retreat and participation in discussion sessions as well as some asynchronous trainings and projects. Summer training will begin virtually in May and move in-person starting June 2, 2025, and will run for two weeks.
  • Availability for OL Retreat(s), OL training, and NSO dates is non-negotiable.
    • Please save Sunday, March 30, 2025 on your calendar for our initial training retreat.

Orientation Commitments

• • Orientation programs will run in the summer months from June-August where Orientation Leaders will be required to work in-person.
  • You should plan to be in State College:
    • June 2, 2025 – July 3, 2025
    • July 13, 2025 – July 25, 2025
    • August 18, 2025 – August 30, 2025
  • Early morning, late evening, and weekend hours are required.
  • OLs may be enrolled in summer courses or hold other employment discussed on a case-by-case basis and subject to approval from the assistant director for NSO.
    • Please be prepared to share your interest in a summer class or other employment at your individual interview 
  • In the case that an OL works above 40 hours in one week, they will receive overtime pay of time and a half.
  • Orientation Leaders are responsible for securing their own housing for the summer.
    • We will help you navigate your summer housing options