– Deadlines Extended –

Due to the delay in FAFSA data being supplied to the University of Oregon, the UO is extending the confirmation deadline to June 1, 2024, for first-year students admitted for fall 2024. We are also extending the priority FAFSA filing deadline to April 1, 2024, for all UO students.

SOSer Job Description

Applications for the 2024 team have now closed. Information below reflects the hiring timeline for 2024. Please check back in April for information about the 2025 team.

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. The application will be posted on Handshake and on the Orientation website.
  2. The application deadline is Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. PST.
  3. You will receive a notice of your application decision within two weeks of the deadline.
  4. Applicants who are cleared after the initial application will be invited to an individual interview.
  5. The final stage will be a group interview. Decisions for the 2024 staff will be made by the middle of winter term 2024.

Qualifications

  • Availability for the duration of the role from February 2024 through September 2024.
    • SOSers may be required to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Must be current undergraduate students and maintain enrollment of a minimum of eight credits through the spring 2024 term.
  • 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.

Training

There is required training for SOSers during the winter and spring terms prior to employment. Attendance is mandatory at these trainings.

Training for the 2024 team will take place from week 8 of winter term through week 10 of spring term on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00–5:30 p.m.

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

Apply to be an SOSer