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Student Employment Student Leadership Positions

Remember summer Orientation? Help create a fantastic experience for new Aggies by joining our team!

The Orientation office wants new students to feel welcomed and supported from the moment they arrive on campus for Orientation through their first year. The best advice and guidance often comes from students themselves, and we value selecting a diverse staff to meet the needs of our new incoming students. Be a part of helping new Aggies transition to UC Davis!

If you are interested in the Returning Orientation Leader position, please scroll to the bottom of this page for information about that position. Step 1. Find the position(s) that interest you!

Orientation Leader Job Description

Orientation Leader Job Expectations

Program Assistant (Driving) Job Description

Program Assistant (Non-Driving) Job Description

Registration Student Assistant (RSA) Job Description

Registration Student Assistant (RSA) Job Expectations

Step 2. Attend an information session to learn more! (optional)

If you want additional information about these positions and the application process, attend an Information Session.  We offer the following sessions:

Step 3. Apply!

Not sure if you want to apply yet? Place your name on our Interest Form to receive updates & reminders.

If you are a staff and/or faculty member and would like to nominate a student for the Orientation Staff, please submit your nomination here.

Step 4. Encourage your friends to apply!

Work is more fun with friends, and we invite you to spread the word!

Step 5.  Ace your interview.

Applications will be reviewed and those offered an interview will be emailed to sign up for an interview time slot. (Don’t forget to check that UC Davis email!) Interviews will be held weekdays during the following dates:

Interview Preparation

If you need additional help with general interview protocols (what to bring, how to dress, steps to prepare), use the available resources at the Internship & Career Center (ICC) to assist you. Some suggestions include:

More information about the interview process will be provided after application submission.


Contact email@example.com or 530-752-4443 with any questions you have regarding the application and interview process.

Returning Orientation Leaders

Students interested in returning to our staff as a Returning Orientation Leader (ROL) have a  job description specific to that position. Please view the PDFs below to learn more about the position description and expectations.  Please read in full for the mandatory training dates and program dates for the summer.

All communication regarding the ROL Selection Process has been emailed to previous staff. If you have NOT received any email communication from us, please check your Junk/Spam folders, and also email firstname.lastname@example.org so we know you are interested in being a part of the process.

Returning Orientation Leader Job Description

Returning Orientation Leader Job Expectations

Steps to Follow:






