Join Our Team!

Do you want to become a member of the OFYE Staff? The Office of First-Year Experience has a student staff of over 100 students who aid us in achieving our mission to provide support and resources for new students and their families. You can get involved by applying to be a member of the staff and taking on the role of an Orientation Leader, Transfer Orientation Leader, or Camp Hawk Counselor.

Events & Information Sessions

Learn more about the Orientation Leader, Transfer Orientation Leader and Camp Hawk Counselor positions and meet current staff members! 

  • Thursday, November 13: Farmers' Market | Farrington Square | 10am-2pm
  • Monday, Novemeber 17: Bagels and Coffee with the OFYE | STEPS Lawn | 10am-1pm
  • Wednesday, November 19: Pace the Prez
  • Thursday, November 20: Info Session | Location TBA | 7pm-8pm
  • Wednesday, December 3: Hot Chocolate and Study Resources/Candy Grams | FML |  11am-3pm

Group & Individual Interviews

Each applicant will participate in both a group interview and an individual interviews.

Group interviews will occur on Wednesday, January 28 and Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Individual Interviews will be held Monday, February 2 - Friday, February 6, 2026.


Application

The application opens Monday, November 10, 2025 and will be due Friday, January 23, 2026 at noon. Learn more about the requirements, responsibilities, and perks of being an Orientation Leader and Camp Hawk Counselor, and apply at the link below.

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Orientation Leader Information

Requirements, responsibilities, and perks of being an Orientation Leader!

2025 Camp Hawk Counselors at Camp Hawk

Camp Hawk Counselor Information

Requirements, responsibilities, and perks of being a Camp Hawk Counselor!

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2026 OFYE Staff Nomination Form

Do you know undergraduate students who would make great OFYE staff members? Nominate them using this form!