Orientation Leaders

The Orientation Leader position is a prestigious leadership opportunity at Augusta University. Orientation Leaders support the transition of new students and families while gaining extensive leadership knowledge and experience.

Orientation Leaders prepare our new students, parents, and family members for an experience like no other by guiding them through a comprehensive transition program to connect with resources, community, and systems of care.

 

2025-2026 Orientation Leader ApplicationMeet Our 2025 Orientation Team

Contact Us

New Student & Family Transitions

Summerville Campus

Jaguar Student Activities Center

SAC 102

706-737-1610

NSFT@augusta.edu

families@augusta.edu

orientation@augusta.edu

Overview of Role

The Orientation Leader position is a prestigious leadership opportunity at Augusta University. Orientation Leaders support the transition of new students and families while gaining extensive leadership knowledge and experience.

Orientation Leaders prepare our new students, parents, and family members for a life-changing, life-saving education by guiding them through a comprehensive transition program to connect with resources, community, and systems of care.
 
As an Orientation Leader, you will have the opportunity to:
 
  • Attend our Orientation Leader Welcome on Tuesday, December 2 from 7:00-9:00 PM
  • Lead and participate in all transition initiatives, including:
    • New Student/Family Orientation, Summer 2026
    • LEAP Week: Extended Orientation, Summer 2026
  • Take Leadership 2000 in Spring 2026, a 3-credit-hour course designed to help you develop your leadership skills
  • Connect with a team of like-minded student leaders and receive mentorship from experienced Student Coordinators, Interns, Graduate Assistants, and Professional Staff
  • Leave an impact on new Jags, their family members, and the Augusta University community!

 

 

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must plan to be a full-time student at Augusta University from August 2025 - August 2026.
  • Must be available to attend our mandatory Orientation Leader Welcome on Tuesday, December 2 from 7:00-9:00 PM (Reading Day)
  • Must be available to take LDRS 2000 in Spring 2026 (T/R 5:30-6:45 PM)
  • Must be available to work at all New Student Orientation sessions and LEAP Week
  • Must have a minimum of a 2.2 GPA
  • Must be in good standing with their academic college and Augusta University
  • Must be able to pass a background check through the Office of Human Resources at Augusta University

Benefits

Leadership Development

Free Summer Housing

Pay During Summer 2025

Free Jag Swag

Campus Connections

Lifelong Friends

Credit Towards Certificate of Leadership

Ready to Apply?

2025-2026 Application Link

 

If you have questions as you are filling out the Orientation Leader application, please feel free

to contact the Office of New Student and Family Transitions at orientation@augusta.edu or 706-737-1610.

Be sure to meet our 2025 Orientation Team!