Friday, April 12, 2024

Apply to be a Welcome Week Leader or Welcome Week Assistant

The University of Minnesota's Orientation and Transition Experiences is accepting applications for 2024 Welcome Week Leader and Welcome Week Assistant positions. Help create a welcoming, inclusive environment and seamless transition for the incoming Class of 2028. 
Be a leader!

The University of Minnesota's Orientation and Transition Experiences is accepting applications for 2024 Welcome Week Leader and Welcome Week Assistant positions. Welcome Week focuses on providing a quality transitional experience for new students and helps new students prepare for their life at the University of Minnesota through planning, exploring campus, building community, and participating in campus traditions.

Welcome Week Leader

Leaders will have the opportunity to develop valuable leadership skills, practice inclusive communication and facilitation strategies, and help create a welcoming, inclusive environment and seamless transition for the incoming Class of 2028, as well as transfer students.

Position qualifications:

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher
  • Enrolled full time (13 credits) as an undergraduate student through Fall 2024 semester
  • Good judicial standing with Office of Community Standards and Housing and Residential Life
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Ability to work independently, think critically, and be adaptable to situations

  • More information about the Welcome Week Leader position and the application can be found on the Orientation and Transition Experiences paid student positions website

    The deadline to apply is Monday, April 22, 2024. 

    Welcome Week Assistant

    Welcome Week Assistants are a team of volunteers who help to create a welcoming and inclusive environment during Welcome Week. 

    Position qualifications:

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher
  • Enrolled full time (13 credits) as an undergraduate student through Fall 2024 semester
  • Good judicial standing with Office of Community Standards and Housing and Residential Life
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Be available for at least two or more shifts during Welcome Week
  • Complete all required online and in-person training

  • More information about the Welcome Week Assistant position and the application can be found on the Orientation and Transition Experiences student volunteers website

    The deadline to apply is Thursday, July 15, 2024. 

    Please contact oteinfo@umn.edu with any questions.

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    Orientation and Transition Experiences
    612-624-1979
    ote.umn.edu