Represent the UO and lead new students through IntroDUCKtion. Apply today to join the 2025 Student Orientation Staff. Applications are open now through Monday, January 13, 2025, at noon PST.

The Student Orientation Staff (SOSers) are student leaders who support programs for incoming students within Student Orientation Programs. SOSers report to the Coordinator of Orientation Programs, and their primary goal is to facilitate a smooth transition to the University of Oregon for new students and their families. The SOSer position is a unique leadership opportunity for students to meaningfully contribute to the new student experience and learning before they begin at the UO.

SOSers serve as a resource, facilitators, and official hosts of the UO during IntroDUCKtion – a two-day orientation program required for all incoming undergraduate students. SOSers also support Week of Welcome, our fall transition program that kicks off the academic year. During these programs, SOSers create a welcoming and engaging atmosphere through connecting students to resources, small group facilitation, and supporting activities designed to answer students’ questions and get them plugged into the UO community.

Application Procedure

1. Complete the brief online application by Monday, January 13, 2025, at noon PST.
   • The application asks for some basic information about you and has four required questions that should be answered in a minimum of six to eight sentences. There is also the option to tell us more about your work history and any involvements on campus.
2. Applicants will hear from us via email by 5:00 p.m. PST on Thursday, January 16, if they will be invited to a first-round, individual interview.
3. Selected applicants will be invited to a first-round, individual interview with Student Orientation Programs professional and student staff. Interviews will be in-person and will last approximately 45 minutes. Individual interviews will take place from Monday, January 20, to Wednesday, February 5.
4. Selected applicants will be invited to a second-round interview, which is a group interview. These interviews will last approximately two hours and will consist of several individual and group activities with other applicants. Group interviews will take place from Thursday, February 13, to Saturday, February 15. Applicants only need to attend one group interview.
5. Decisions for the 2025 team will be shared via email by 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Availability for the duration of the role from March 2025 through September 2025.
  • SOSers may be required to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be current undergraduate students and maintain enrollment of a minimum of eight credits through the spring 2025 term.
• Students are strongly discouraged from taking courses during summer 2025 due to the time commitment and nature of the role.
  • Per student employee policies through UO Human Resources, students who are taking courses will not be eligible to work full time and may not be eligible to be an SOSer.
• Must maintain good academic standing.
  • Students placed on Academic Warning will need to meet with their direct supervisor to develop an improvement plan and will be placed on probation.
  • Students placed on Academic Probation may not be eligible to continue.
• Have and maintain good conduct with no outstanding judicial sanctions.
• Must abide by state and university policies, contract, and student staff policy manual.
• Staff serve as at-will employees and may be dismissed without notice or cause. 

Training

There is required training for SOSers prior to IntroDUCKtion beginning. Attendance is mandatory at all trainings.

Training for the 2025 team will include:

• Tentative – winter term (weeks 8–10)
  • Weekly training times to be scheduled pending team availability.
• Spring term (weeks 1–10) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Please keep these days and times free as you register for spring term.
• Staff Overnight Retreat: Friday, April 11, to Sunday, April 13
• Intensive Training: Monday, June 23, to Friday, June 27

Questions?

Please reach out to us at uointro@uoregon.edu.

You can also reach out directly to the SOSer supervisor via email, phone, or Microsoft Teams:

Madison Beine
Coordinator of Orientation Programs
E: mbeine@uoregon.edu
P: 541-346-1294