Meet the Orientation Team Staff

The Orientation team is here to help you and your family feel welcomed, informed and ready for your transition to Montclair State University. From answering questions to helping you navigate your orientation experience, our staff and orientation leaders are excited to support you every step of the way!

 

Orientation Leadership

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Orientation Leadership Program

The Orientation Leadership Program at Montclair is designed to enhance the personal, academic and professional growth of students serving on the Orientation Team through intentional training, peer-to-peer mentorship and elevated leadership opportunities.

Be a Part of Our Team!

Each spring, a new cohort is added to the Orientation Team - this could be you!

Orientation Leaders (OLs) are high-energy undergraduate student leaders who possess leadership potential and a demonstrated interest in supporting a diverse population of freshman and transfer students at Undergraduate Orientation. OLs are responsible for leading groups of 70-90 incoming students per session through the Orientation day schedule and facilitating group discussions and team-building activities that promote connection between incoming students.

Position Qualifications:

  • Must be a current undergraduate student at Montclair State University. Graduate students and seniors are NOT eligible to apply.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
  • Have earned a minimum of 12 credits at Montclair
  • Have no open conduct cases through the Dean of Students Office and the Office of Residence Life. Judicial records will be reviewed.
  • Possess leadership potential as evidenced by previous leadership experience.
     

Orientation Mentors (OMs) are returning Orientation Leaders with an elevated responsibility of mentoring a group of their peers. OMs serve as a point of contact for an assigned color group throughout training and Undergraduate Orientation. Orientation Mentors lead a group of Orientation Leaders through the experience of welcoming new students, creating supportive spaces, and addressing the needs of all new students.

The Orientation Mentor position is filled internally with returning members of the Orientation Team.

Orientation Assistants (OAs) are experienced student leaders who have served at least one year on the Orientation Team and possess distinct leadership capabilities. OAs are responsible for the recruitment, selection, and training of the Orientation Team, assist in the execution of Undergraduate Orientation, and handle phone and email inquiries from new students and their families on behalf of Orientation Programs. 

Additionally, OAs support the programming of all departments within the Office of Student Belonging.

The Orientation Assistant position is filled internally with experienced members of the Orientation Team.