Join the Orientation Team

Summer Orientation Leaders (OLs) serve incoming new students and families during the First Day in Friartown program (June Orientation). OLs provide an energic and welcoming first experience for freshman and transfer students by leading small groups, providing insight into the academic experience and registration process, and developing impactful connections. 

Qualifications 

• Must remain in good judicial and academic standing with Providence College
• Preferred qualities: communication skills, adaptability, time management, passion for serving others and supportive member of a team. 

Benefits 

• Summer OLs will be paid $17.00/hour for summer work. Spring hours are volunteer hours. 
• Summer OLs will receive an estimated 95-120 hours during their employment (including training) 
• Summer OLs will receive free on-campus housing during their employment. 
• Summer OLs will receive free meals during training and during First Day in Friartown sessions. 
• Summer OLs will receive multiple New Student Orientation apparel items. 
• Summer OLs will develop public speaking, leadership, customer service and team building skills. 
• Summer OLs will support the transition of 12-25 new students every session; providing them with an opportunity to develop impactful connections with new students while making a meaningful impact on the experience of over 100 new students throughout the summer. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead a small group of students (with OL partner) through each First Day in Friartown session. 
• Provide insight on Provide College resources, departments, and academics (will be trained). 
• Provide an energetic and positive first experience to new students and families. 
• Attend all trainings and program sessions, as listed in the “Important Dates” section. You must attend all dates of Summer OL Training and all First Day in Friartown sessions. 

Important Dates 

• March 2, 2027: Orientation Leader Meet & Greet 6:00-7:00 PM
• April 4, 2027: Orientation Leader Training. 12:00-4:00 PM 
• May 31- June 5, 2027: Summer OL Training  
• June 7-10 & 14-17, 2027: Summer Orientation sessions 

Fall Orientation Leaders (OLs) serve incoming new students and families during Fall Orientation. OLs provide an energic and welcoming experience for freshman and transfer students by leading small groups, providing insight into the academic experience, and developing impactful connections. 

Qualifications 

• Must remain in good judicial and academic standing with Providence College 
• Preferred qualities: communication skills, adaptability, time management, passion for serving others and supportive member of a team. 

Benefits 

• Fall OLs will be paid $17.00/hour for work in August. Spring hours are volunteer hours. 
• Fall OLs will develop public speaking, leadership, customer service and team building skills. 
• Fall OLs will support the transition of 22-35 new students through fall orientation; providing them with the opportunity to develop impactful relationships with new students.
• Fall OLs will have the opportunity to move into their on-campus housing assignment early. 
• Fall OLs develop lasting friendships with a dynamic group of fellow student leaders. 
• Fall OLs will be provided with free meals through training and Fall Orientation days. 
• Fall OLs will receive at least four New Student Orientation apparel items. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead a small group of students (with OL partner) through each day of Fall Orientation. 
• Provide insight on Provide College resources, departments, and academics (will be trained). 
• Provide an energetic and positive first experience to new students and families. 
• Attend all trainings and program sessions, as listed in the “Important Dates” section. You must attend all dates of Fall OL Training and Orientation sessions. Fall Orientation responsibilities are prioritized over other on-campus student leadership duties during orientation. 

Important Dates 

• March 2, 2027: Orientation Leader Meet & Greet 6:00-7:00 PM 
• April 4, 2027: Orientation Leader Training. 12:00-4:00 PM 
• August 19-24, 2027: Fall OL Training 
• August 25-29, 2027: Orientation Programming