OL Selection

Welcome- we are excited you are interested in applying to be part of the 2024 Orientation Team!

Below you will find critical information about the requirements, commitments, and process of becoming an OTeamer. This is a paid position and will give you the chance to make a difference in the lives of new Penn Staters. We would love the opportunity to talk to you more about this incredible leadership experience and your interest! Feel free to email us at oteam@psu.edu with questions.

Come to an Information and Application Session

Interested in meeting SOTP Staff, getting to know the OL position better, and receiving application help? Come to one or multiple of our Information and Application Sessions.  Currently, all information sessions to learn about the 2024 OL position have passed.

You are not obligated to stay for the entire session.  Feel free to drop by to get any questions you may have answered.  If you are not able to attend an info session but have questions, please reach out to us at oteam@psu.edu.

Orientation Leader Selection Process 

1. Submit an application and current resume by Wednesday, January 24 at 11:59 p.m.

    • Submit this internal application
      • This application is designed so our team can get to know you a little better in several ways. You will be asked to:
        • Provide general demographic and education information
        • Detail your interest in being an OL, your strengths/skills, and your current involvement
        • Share your future commitments (we understand you may not know all your future time commitments, but try and answer the questions to the best of your ability).

2. Apply in Workday

3. Participate in the interview process 

    • Select candidates will be invited for individual and group interviews during the week of January 29, 2024
    • Selected candidates will schedule both their individual and group interviews to be held in the first three weeks of February.
    • Candidates are responsible for documenting their interview times as confirmations from SOTP will not be sent
    • Dress is Business Casual

4. Job offers will be made at the end of February.

    • Offers sent to your Penn State email 
    • Offer letters will contain a deadline to accept the position