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Student Leader Recruitment

Student Leader Recruitment is the joint effort of  Orientation and New Student Programs (ONSP), the  Center of Multicultural Initiatives (CMI) the Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC), and Undergraduate Admissions (UGA) and the DREAM Initiative. 学生领导招聘的目标是将五个招聘和招聘流程简化为一个简单的程序,以便有兴趣在ONSP中获得领导职位的学生, CMI GSC, UGA, and DREAM. If you are interested in becoming an Orientation Group Leader, Gender and Sexuality Center Peer Mentor or Desk Worker, CMI Peer Mentor or CORE Ambassador, Undergraduate Admissions Tour Guide, or a DREAM Peer Mentor you'll only have to apply once using the steps below.

CMI Peer Mentor

CMI同伴导师为他们的学员和校园社区提供指导和学术和社会成功的典范. 他们每周与CMI奖学金获得者一对一会面,评估和监督他们的学术和社会进步.


Position Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled at OU full time
  • Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Must be in good disciplinary standing with the university and residence halls
  • Must be in sophomore standing by fall 2024
  • Must have the ability to perform responsibly in a leadership role
  • Must have solid interpersonal skills
  • Must be a positive role model

Compensation and Contract Commitments:

  • One full week of training during summer 2024
  • CMI Early Experience sessions end of August/beginning of September 2024
  • Represent CMI office at orientations and other university events
  • Work up to 8-10 hours bi-weekly during the 2024-25 academic school year
  • Compensation starts at $15 / hour
  • Attend paraprofessional training sessions throughout the academic year
  • CMI Peer mentors can only take Summer I courses
Orientation Group Leader

迎新小组组长(ogl)指导学生和客人体验迎新活动. ogl与第一年咨询中心一起为学生提供咨询和注册服务, promote various aspects of university life, and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for new students and guests.


Position Qualifications:

  • Must have a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA
  • Must be in good disciplinary standing with the university and residence halls
  • Must be in sophomore standing by fall 2024

Compensation and Contract Commitments:

  • 4个月的合同从4月下旬开始,到2024年秋季课程的第一周
  • During your contract, on campus housing is provided.
  • Attend all required training for the position
  • Orientation Group Leaders cannot take Summer I courses
  • Opportunity to develop leadership skills, such as group facilitation, organization, problem solving and team building
  • 在协助新学生的招收、转学和留用过程中,以身作则
  • Form lasting friendships with fellow Orientation Group Leaders
  • $15.00 / hour
CMI CORE Ambassador

CMI核心大使每周与项目参与者一对一会面,评估和监督学业和社会进步. Ambassadors provide program participants with information about classes, support services, academic programs and counseling.


Position Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled at OU full-time
  • Must have a minimum of a 2.65 cumulative GPA
  • Must be in good disciplinary standing with the university and residence halls
  • Must be in sophomore standing by fall 2024
  • Must be involved in the campus community
  • Must have solid interpersonal skills

Compensation and Contract Commitments:

  • One full week of training during summer 2024
  • CMI Early Experience sessions end of August/beginning of September 2024
  • One week of work during summer 2024 supporting Summer Bridge
  • Work up to 8 hours bi-weekly during the 2024-25 academic school year
  • Compensation starts at $15 / hour
  • Represent CMI office at university events
  • CMI CORE Ambassadors can only take Summer I courses
Gender and Sexuality Center Peer Mentor

As a Peer Mentor for the GSC, you will play a significant role in the support and retention of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and otherwise non-heterosexual/non-cisgender (LGBTQ+) students. GSC同侪导师每周与他们的学员一对一会面,以评估和监督学术和社会进步.

Position Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled at OU full time throughout fall 2024 and winter 2025
  • Must have a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • 必须在大学和(如果适用)住房方面有良好的纪律表现
  • Must be in sophomore standing by Fall 2024, junior or senior status preferred
  • Must have the ability to perform responsibly in a leadership role
  • Must have solid interpersonal skills
  • Must demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills
  • Must be a positive role model

Compensation and Contract Commitments:

  • Three full days of training during July or August 2024
  • Meet once a week with mentee(s)
  • Meet twice a month with the Graduate Assistant of the Gender & Sexuality Center
  • Represent GSC office at orientations and other university events
  • Work 1-4 hours weekly during the 2024-25 academic school year
  • Compensation starts at $15/hour with a raise each year you return
  • Attend training sessions and staff meetings throughout the academic year

Anticipated Hours:

  • 1-4 hours bi-weekly
Gender and Sexuality Center Desk Worker

As a Desk Worker for the GSC, you will play a significant role in the support and retention of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,  酷儿和其他非异性恋/非顺性(LGBTQ+)学生,并为所有LGBTQ+提供肯定教育和倡导的机会.  GSC前台工作人员欢迎访客,并帮助在GSC创造一个支持性和无障碍的环境. Tasks include answering phone calls and emails, checking materials out from the resource library, tabling at University events and Orientations, 协助GSC协调员和研究生助理进行活动策划, set up, facilitation, and take down. 课室工作人员也可能负责收集和组织资源,并协助学生介绍资源.

Position Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled at OU full time throughout Fall 2024 and Winter 2025
  • Must be work-study eligible throughout Fall 2024 and Winter 2025
  • Must have a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • 必须在大学和(如果适用)住房方面有良好的纪律表现
  • 必须在2024年秋季之前进入大二,大二或大三优先.
  • Must have the ability to perform responsibly in a leadership role
  • Must have solid interpersonal skills
  • Must demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills
  • Must be a positive role model

Compensation and Contract Commitments:

  • Three full days of training during July or August 2024
  • Represent GSC office at orientations and other university events
  • Work 3-12 hours weekly in the GSC during the 2024-25 academic school year
  • Compensation starts at $15/hour with a raise each year you return
  • Attend training sessions and staff meetings throughout the academic year

Anticipated Hours:

  • 3-12 hours weekly (paid biweekly)
UGA Ambassador (Campus Tour Guide)

招生大使为未来的学生和公开大学招聘活动的工作人员提供校园参观. Ambassadors also work in the admissions office assisting with front desk, telecenter, and general administrative tasks. 招生大使是校园中最显眼的学生领袖,也是游客对奥克兰的第一印象. As a student Admissions Ambassador, students develop communication and presentation skills, learn about the institution, and take an active part in ensuring the future of Oakland University. 学生招生大使由研究生助理和校园访问助理主任监督.


Position Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled at OU full time throughout fall 2024 and winter 2025
  • Must have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA and maintain during employment
  • 必须在大学和(如果适用)住房方面有良好的纪律表现
  • Must be in sophomore standing by Fall 2024, junior or senior status preferred
  • Must have the ability to perform responsibly in a leadership role
  • Must have strong communication and public speaking skills

Compensation and Contract Commitments:

  • 5 full day training prior to start of Fall term
  • Attend monthly team meetings
  • Attend 3 mandatory events per year and 6 total additional special events
  • Participate in team bonding and professional development activities
  • Meet three times per semester with the Graduate Assistant
  • Represent OU at on and off campus events (select weeknights and Saturdays)
  • 进行校园参观,呼叫中心任务,办公室任务和其他分配的任务
  • Work minimum 4 hours weekly during the 2024-25 academic school year
  • Compensation starts at $15/hour with a raise each year you return

Anticipated Hours:

  • 4-10 hours weekly + special events 
DREAM Peer Coach

The Determination and Resilience through Education, Achievement, DREAM计划是一个学生支持系统,旨在确保底特律的学生走上毕业之路. As a DREAM Peer Coach, the primary role will be to support and guide DREAM student participants, helping them achieve academic success and personal growth. DREAM同伴教练将负责与他们指定的参与者定期会面,以建立关系, address concerns, and provide academic support. DREAM同伴教练将在DREAM计划协调员的监督下工作, 并将在确保成功和保留学生参与者方面发挥关键作用.


Position Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled at OU full time
  • Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Must be in good disciplinary standing with the university and residence halls
  • Must be in sophomore standing by fall 2024
  • Must have excellent interpersonal & communication skills
  • Must display knowledge and understanding of learning strategies, study resources, and time management
  • Must have a familiarity with academic and campus support services/resources
  • Must have a commitment to equity and inclusion, 以及与来自不同背景和身份的学生有效合作的能力
  • Must be a positive role model

Compensation and Contract Commitments:

  • 必须参加6月份为期三天的培训(校内食宿自理)
  • 在新生培训和其他学校活动中代表招生管理和CMI办公室
  • Compensation starts at $15/hour
  • Attend paraprofessional training sessions throughout the academic year
  • Meet with the DREAM Coordinator for biweekly check-in meetings

Anticipated hours:

  • 10 hours weekly during the 2024-25 academic school year

参加一个信息分享会议,以了解更多关于可用职位的信息(需要一次会议)

  • All Info Share sessions have completed. Please contact [email protected] if you have additional questions.

Attend Group Process 

  • 这个小组面试只有在最初的申请被审查后才会被邀请.  如果您将在选择过程中继续前进,我们将通过电子邮件通知您.

Attend an individual interview in March for selected positions

  • 这些面试是通过邀请,只有作为你的小组过程面试的结果.  如果您将在选择过程中继续前进,我们将通过电子邮件通知您.

The application deadline has passed. 

如果您对学生干部招聘过程有任何疑问,请随时给我们发电子邮件 [email protected].

Can I work in more than one position?
Yes. 学生可以担任多个职位,但同一时间只能担任一种类似的职位. For example, students can be an OGL and CMI Peer Mentor. Students cannot be both a CMI CORE Ambassador and CMI Peer Mentor. 学生不能同时成为DREAM同伴教练和CMI同伴导师或CORE大使.
哪些职位是在夏季开设的,哪些是在学年开设的?
  • 迎新组长的职位是夏季职位,在五月到八月之间.
  • CMI Peer Mentor, CMI CORE大使职位在秋季和冬季学期进行,培训周/CORE桥梁周在夏季进行
  • GSC Peer Mentor positions run during the fall and winter semesters.
  • Admissions Ambassadors have the opportunity to work fall, winter and summer
  • DREAM同伴教练职位在秋季和冬季学期运行,在6月进行为期3天的培训.
What are the position GPA requirements?
  • CMI Peer Mentor - requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • CMI CORE Ambassador - requires a minimum of a 2.65 cumulative GPA
  • Orientation Group Leader - require a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA as of the end of fall semester 2022
  • GSC Peer Mentor - requires a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • UGA Admissions Ambassador (Campus Tour Guide) - requires a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • DREAM Peer Coachrequires a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA
What is the interview process?
  • 感兴趣的学生必须先参加一个信息会议,了解不同的职位, pay rates and the application process. Students may then fill out the online application. One application will be used to apply for multiple positions.
  • Once the applications have been reviewed, 数量有限的学生将被召回进行小组面试. From there, 申请者将参加多元文化倡议中心的个人面试, Gender and Sexuality Center, Undergraduate Admissions, and/or Orientation and New Student Programs.
Can I take classes and work at the same time? (How many credits do I need to take to be eligible?)
由于迎新组长的职位是五月至八月间的全职职位, students cannot take classes during Summer Session I, but are allowed to take one class during Summer Session II. CMI positions require students to be a full-time OU student while employed.
I have a question about one of the positions, who should I contact?
For questions about the CMI Peer Mentor or CORE ambassador positions, contact them by phone at (248) 370-4404 or email, [email protected].

For questions about the Orientation Group Leader position, contact them by phone at (248) 370-4653 or email, [email protected].

For questions about the GSC Peer Mentor or Desk Worker positions, contact them by phone at (248) 370-4336 or email, [email protected].

For questions about the Admissions Ambassador (Campus Tour Guide) position, please contact Drew Huff at (248) 370-4467or email [email protected].

有关DREAM同伴教练职位的问题,请联系Michelle Guinyard,电话:(248)370-3705或 [email protected].
How can I get help with the application and interview?
The Career and Life Design Center 提供了各种资源,以帮助您在其他候选人中脱颖而出,如 assistance with your resume and tips for your interview.

Looking for additional employment opportunities at OU? Connect with our campus partners below to explore work options. Click on the links below for more info.

University Recreation and Well-Being

University Housing

Academic Success Center

Career and Life Design Center

Oakland University Student Congress

Additional Campus Openings via Handshake (OU log-in required) - online student job board listings 

First Year Advising Center

North Foundation Hall, Room 101
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4454
(location map)
(248) 370-3227


Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Orientation & New Student Programs
North Foundation Hall, Room 101
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4454
(248) 370-GOLD
[email protected]

Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.