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New Student Orientation Staff

New Student Orientation is an event for all new incoming freshmen and transfer students. Each session will give the student the experience of navigating the campus, finding out about campus support services, and meeting classmates. New Student Orientation at Kean University is designed to introduce new Cougars to college life.

The mission is to enhance the new student experience by providing guidance and assistance to students making academic, personal and social adjustments to college life.

 

2025 Orientation Staff Student Positions

We're seeking enthusiastic and dedicated current undergraduate Kean students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA. 

Benefits of Being an Orientation Leader:

  • Gain valuable leadership and communication skills
  • Forge meaningful connections with fellow students and staff
  • Receive on-campus housing and a meal plan for the duration of the program

Available Positions & Compensation: 

Priority Application Deadline is March 7, 2025.  

Senior Orientation Leader (SOL)

Senior Orientation Leaders (SOLs) are highly engaged upper-class student leaders who work with a team of Orientation Leaders to assist new students in transitioning to the Kean University community through the summer New Student Orientation (NSO) and Transfer Orientation programs. In addition to working closely with first-year students by serving as campus guides and information resources, Senior Orientation Leaders work closely with Orientation program leadership to help supervise and facilitate components of the orientation program. Senior Orientation Leaders work closely with their teams to communicate information, provide mentorship, and articulate Kean University values and program expectations. Senior Orientation Leaders also assist with the facilitation of Transfer Orientation.

Senior Orientation Leader Application

Orientation Leader (OL)

Orientation Leaders (OLs) are upper-class student mentors who assist new students in their transition to the Kean University community through the summer New Student Orientation (NSO) and Transfer Orientation programs. Orientation Leaders work closely with first-year students by serving as a campus guide and an information resource and facilitating components of the orientation program. Orientation Leaders also assist with the facilitation of Transfer Orientation.

Orientation Leader Application

 

Contact Information

For more information or questions about the Orientation Leader positions, please email Maria Heredia at heredmar@kean.edu.