Apply to be a CSE Orientation peer leader

CSE Academic Advising is seeking current CSE students to serve as Orientation Peer Leaders for summer 2025. This is a fun summer job that will help you build your resume with communication and leadership skills while welcoming new students to the University of Minnesota. The priority deadline to apply is Monday, April 7, and the final deadline is Monday, April 21.

Gain valuable leadership skills while you share your experiences as a CSE student!

Looking for a fun CSE Academic Advising is seeking current CSE students to serve as Orientation Peer Leaders for summer 2025. Peer Leaders have the unique opportunity to partner with CSE Academic Advising and other Student Services staff in welcoming and acclimating new students to the College of Science and Engineering.

Peer Leaders serve as resources for incoming freshmen and transfer students during one of their most important experiences—Orientation. Peer Leaders will develop and refine their leadership skills by:

• Presenting information to incoming students in one-on-one and group settings
• Providing logistical support to the CSE Academic Advising team in preparing for and leading Orientation sessions
• Facilitating activities to prepare new students for registration and their transition to the University
• Working collaboratively with peers and CSE Student Services staff

Qualifications

• Enrolled in the College of Science and Engineering for fall 2025
• Good academic standing
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to take initiative
• Desire to share their experiences as a CSE student with incoming freshman and transfer students.
• Committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Must have a reliable internet connection, audio/video Zoom capabilities, and a private workspace for selected remote workdays
• Available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following dates: June 2-6, June 9-13, June 16-18, June 21, June 23-27, June 30-July 3, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-24, August 18-22, and August 25 (There is limited capacity for absences on these dates.)
• Available to attend a Meet the Advising Team event on Wednesday, May 28
• Available to attend paid orientation trainings on Thursday, May 22; Thursday, May 29; and Thursday, Aug. 14

Preference will be given to students with wide-ranging experiences at the University and strong presentation skills, as they will be presenting often during employment. Preference also will be given to candidates who are not planning to take summer classes.

This is a great opportunity for current student leaders, as well as those interested in improving and developing their leadership skills.

For more information and to apply, visit the University of Minnesota employment site, click Students, and search for Job ID #366762.

The priority deadline to apply is Monday, April 7, and the final deadline is Monday, April 21.

If you have questions, please contact Sarah Hilger at hilge204@umn.edu.

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CSE Academic Advising
612-624-2890
cseadvising@umn.edu