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Student Orientation Undergraduate ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be enrolled as an undergraduate at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú during the fall of 2025, and demonstrate strong leadership and integrity. Successful SOUL applicants commonly have strong communication and organization skills, take initiative, contribute positively in a team environment, have empathy, are flexible, are willing to address conflict and seek solutions to individual and team challenges, and show a commitment to diversity by accepting and learning from others while creating an atmosphere of positive engagement. SOULs must initiate conversation with new students and their family members, connect new students with one another, present content on stage and in small groups, and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment. The most successful SOULs approach work with a balance of confidence and teachability, and display empathy and humility.

SOUL applicants must be in good standing with the Office of Community Standards and SOULs must maintain good judicial standing* throughout their employment with Orientation and Transition ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú. SOULs are also required to abide by the Orientation and Transition ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Student Leader Alcohol Policy (see below for details) and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA throughout their time as a SOUL.  

*A disciplinary record does not automatically exclude candidates from eligibility for the SOUL position. It may, however, warrant a discussion about the appropriateness of your candidacy and could be a factor in employment decisions. Orientation and Transition ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú will verify applicants' academic and disciplinary standing.

• Demonstrate leadership ability as a role model for new ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú students.
• Participate in all aspects of the SOUL position including the EDL 290F 12-week spring course, the spring SOUL Symposium retreat, orientation training sessions, fall semester orientation 2025, Welcome Weekend 2025, spring semester orientation 2026, and Winter Welcome 2026.
• Contribute actively and authentically to the SOUL team.
• Maintain professional relationships with new students and their family members.
• Maintain active openness to new ideas and experiences.
• Display positive, professional, courteous, and friendly behavior.
• Have fun!

• Share your college/ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú experiences with new students and their family members.
• Deliver student life content.
• Participate in question-and-answer panels.
• Actively initiate and engage in conversation with students and families throughout orientation and transition programs.
• Assist students and families with navigating campus.
• Facilitate small group discussions with new students.
• Communicate pertinent information via email with new students.
• Complete relevant administrative tasks.
• Respond professionally to phone, email, chat, and social media communications.
• Live in the residence halls: uphold the policies of these communities and perform safety rounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Opportunity to represent ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University.
• Earnings of approximately $3,500+, which includes pay for:
  • May training and fall semester orientation, including on-call dates (full-time work): May 18-early July 2025.
  • August 2025: training, August orientation, and Welcome Weekend (full-time work): Aug. 18-24, 2025.
  • January 2026: training, spring semester orientation, and Winter Welcome (full-time work): Jan. 20-25, 2026.
• Orientation t-shirts, sweatshirt or jacket, and bag.
• Participation in a celebratory banquet.
• Residence hall room and meal plan during on-campus orientation responsibilities.

The following are required commitments for SOULs: 

• EDL 290F – 2 credit, graded 12-week course in spring 2025.
  • Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., beginning on February 13, 2025.
  • SOUL Symposium Retreat – April 5, 2025 from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Note: you must have room in your schedule for EDL 290F to be added (e.g. credit overloads will not be granted); we recommend planning accordingly for your spring semester. Additionally, for those who started at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú in fall 2023 or later, adding more than 18 credit hours to your schedule will incur a credit overload fee. Visit the One Stop website for details on credit overload fees. 
• May training and fall semester orientation (full-time work): May 18 – early July 2025.
• August orientation and Welcome Weekend programs (full-time work): August 18-24, 2025.
• Spring semester orientation and Winter Welcome programs (full-time work): January 20-25, 2026.

• SOULs will not be permitted to take classes between May 18-early July due to full-time work commitments. Exceptions cannot be made. 
• All dates in this job description are estimated dates that are subject to change. Once hired, SOULs may negotiate availability based on other university commitments (e.g. study abroad, student teaching, Resident Assistant, etc.).

The purpose of the Orientation and Transition ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Alcohol Policy for student leaders is to communicate the importance of student conduct for student leaders as representatives of the Office of Orientation and Transition ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú and ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University. As a student leader in the Office of Orientation and Transition ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, you are part of an important and trustworthy group of student leaders. High expectations – particularly surrounding responsible decision-making – are part of the tradition of excellence that benefits all those associated with Orientation and Transition ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú. Even though our staff is relatively small from year to year, we inherit that tradition from those who have served as leaders before, and we are responsible for upholding high standards for those who come after us. We are all responsible to an ideal that is bigger than our present circumstances.

Student leaders in Orientation and Transition ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, like all students, are required to comply with the policies and procedures of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University’s Code of Student Conduct. Alcohol is an especially important component of student conduct, and Orientation and Transition ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú has specific expectations for our leaders regarding alcohol use.  

Student leaders in Orientation and Transition ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú must agree to abide by these expectations upon acceptance of their position. Violation of these expectations is grounds for termination from a leadership position, in addition to sanctions that may be applied by the Office of Community Standards and/or local law enforcement.

The following expectations for student leaders begin on the date of selection:  

• ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú who are under the age of 21 will not consume alcohol as it is illegal and against university policy (including on Green Beer Day).
• ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú will not become intoxicated, regardless of age (including on Green Beer Day).
• ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú will not consume alcohol while on campus, regardless of age.
• During orientation, welcome programs, and training periods, leaders, regardless of age, will not consume alcohol on or off campus when new students and families are in Oxford. This includes times before and after summer orientation sessions such as:
  • Sundays before a Monday orientation (when students and families will be in town for early arrival).
  • Friday nights when a Day 2 takes place on Saturday (even though leaders may not work on that Saturday).
  • Full duration of welcome programs.

Orientation and Transition ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú will respond to instances of leaders who violate the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University Code of Conduct; leaders who are cited for violation of the Code of Conduct are subject to termination of their leadership position/employment. Questions about this policy should be directed to Liz Walsh, Director of Orientation and Transition ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, at walshek@ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúOH.edu, 513-529-1834.