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Apply for the 2008 Orientation team!

Are you looking for an on-campus job that allows you to be more connected to the campus community, help new students make the transition to Portland State, practice public speaking, develop leadership skills, make friends and earn money? This is the job for you!!!

If you have further questions about the Orientation Leader Position,
Here are a few options to contact us:


Phone: 503-725-5555

Email: orientation@pdx.edu

Office: 131 Neuberger Hall

Orientation Leader Details & Application

To learn more about the Application process and details about the Orientation Leader position, download: 2008 OL Application

Applications are DUE February 20th by 5pm to Neuberger Hall 131.


About Orientation Leaders

Orientation Leaders are highly motivated PSU students who develop an extensive knowledge about PSU services and academic requirements to assist incoming students during New Student Orientation sessions to assist with their transition to the Portland State community. Orientation Leaders provide a unique and important student perspective into the student experience at Portland State University.


Ten Reasons Why Being an Orientation Leader ROCKS!

  1. All you can eat ice cream on Freshmen Days!
  2. IceBlocking
  3. Bill, Hillary are really cool bosses
  4. Making new friends at the retreat
  5. Saving money on your grocery bill by eating for free at the Orientation
  6. Playing Texas hold'en and betting with sugar packets
  7. A great way to get connected to PSU and a great leadership position to have on your resume!
  8. Saving money on your wardrobe by wearing your Orientation polo and jacket everyday
  9. Helping more then 3,500 new students get acquainted to Portland State!
  10. FUN, FUN, and more FUN!!!!


The selection process

In order to be selected to be an Orientation Leader, you MUST complete each of the following:

1) Submit a completed application.
2) Participate in the Group Interview.
3) Participate in an Individual interview.

If selected, prospective Orientation Leaders must take a 4-credit training class during spring term, and then would begin work in July. The complete list of training and work commitments as well as a detailed position description included in the application.

More questions? Contact us!