Orientation Employment Opportunities
Sixth College Orientation hires close to 50 students every year to serve in various positions that directly support our orientation program. Our Orientation Leaders (OLs), Senior OLs, and Orientation Intern instill Sixer/Triton pride, lay the foundation for student success, and welcome new students and families to the Sixth College family while gaining valuable leadership skills!
Benefits of working with the Sixth College Orientation Program:
- Gain/improve skills in public speaking and group facilitation
- Learn more about the history and traditions of Sixth and UCSD
- Build relationships with other student leaders and Sixth College staff
- Gain/improve transferable skills in the areas of time and project management, conflict resolution, diversity and social justice education, and problem solving that you can take with you to other positions on campus and your post-graduate pursuits!
Any student who is currently enrolled at UCSD is eligible to apply, and we strongly encourage Commuter and Transfer students to apply to the OL position!
Please note: Our job cards may have erroneously stated OLs must be available for June and September sessions. This is not the case. Sixth College will only be offering Orientation during September. Please contact sixthorientation@ucsd.edu if you have any questions or confusions.
Orientation Leaders (New)
Sixth College Orientation Leaders (OLs) help to create the first impression of Sixth College to our new students (First Years and Transfers) and their parents and families. Sixth College Orientation Leaders serve as role models to our new students while introducing them to campus and helping them transition into the academic year eager to engage in and contribute to the Sixth College and UC San Diego communities.
OL Selection Timeline (PDF)
Please note: due to logistical reasons, the Orientation Team has decided to cancel the Group Interview portion of the hiring process. Candidates should look for an email inviting them to the Individual Interview in the coming weeks.
Information Sessions
Attend an optional information session to learn more about the position and speak with past OLs about their experience.
Instagram Live Information Session 1: Thursday, November 14th; 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
@sixthcollege on Instagram
Instagram Live Information Session 2: Tuesday, January 14th; 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
@sixthcollege on Instagram
Tabling on Library Walk: Wednesday, Janurary 8th and Thursday, Janurary 9th; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Library Walk
*All sessions are identical, you do not need to attend multiple.
Application
We are currently not hiring for this position.
References
You must have one (1) reference for your application. The following people are acceptable references for your orientation application:
- UCSD Orientation Leader
- UCSD Resident Assistant
- UCSD faculty or staff (advisors, supervisors, mentors, etc.)
- Community College faculty or staff (advisors, supervisors, mentors, etc.)
- References from Community Colleges are only acceptable for Transfer Students.
- High school advisor or teacher
- It is strongly advised that only applicants in their first year at UCSD use a high school reference, unless the applicant has maintained an active connection with the reference writer and their high school.
You are responsible for notifying your reference they may be contacted at the end of February for further information, if needed.
Mandatory Dates
EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK DAY / OL MEET AND GREET
- NEW HIRE PAPERWORK DAY NEEDS TO BE SCHEDULED
- Please note that this is an unpaid session. This time will be used for you to complete your hiring paperwork and ask any employment questions to a representative from the Colleges Business Office (CBO). CBO is the office that processes your paychecks and employment paperwork.
SPRING QUARTER TRAININGS
- Tuesday Afternoons; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- March 31, 2020; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- April 7, 2020; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- April 14 , 2020; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- April 21, 2020; 3:00 pm -5:00 pm - Location TBD
- April 28, 2020; 3:00 pm -5:00 pm - Location TBD
- May 5, 2020; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- May 12, 2020; 3:00 pm -5:00 pm - Location TBD
- May 19, 2020; 3:00 pm -5:00 pm - Location TBD
- May 26, 2020; 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- June 2, 2020; 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 (Week 5); 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - OL Team Building and Social Justice Retreat in the Lodge
FALL TRAINING
- Orientation Leader Pre-Session Training
- Friday, September 18 - Saturday, September 19, 2020; 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (tentative)
ORIENTATION
- Sunday, September 20th - Monday, September 28th, 2020 (tentative)
Returning Orientation Leaders
In addition to serving as role models for new students, Returning Orientation Leaders (OLs) bring experience and skills to our program that provide an example to our new Orientation Leaders. They serve as role models of student success to new students and new OLs, and are relied on by staff to provide guidance and context during training and recruitment for new OLs. Returning OLs will participate in all aspects of the program and assist with the mentorship of new OLs.
Information Sessions
Attend an optional information session to learn more about the position and speak with past OLs about their experience.
Instagram Live Information Session 1: Thursday, November 14th; 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
@sixthcollege on Instagram
Instagram Live Information Session 2: Tuesday, January 14th; 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
@sixthcollege on Instagram
Tabling on Library Walk: Wednesday, Janurary 8th and Thursday, Janurary 9th; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Library Walk
*All sessions are identical, you do not need to attend multiple.
Application
We are currently not hiring for this position.
References
Because we have directly observed the work during your previous appointment as an Orientation Leader, you are not required to submit references.
Mandatory Dates
EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK DAY / OL MEET AND GREET
- NEW HIRE PAPERWORK DAY NEEDS TO BE SCHEDULED
- Please note that this is an unpaid session. This time will be used for you to complete your hiring paperwork and ask any employment questions to a representative from the Colleges Business Office (CBO). CBO is the office that processes your paychecks and employment paperwork.
SPRING QUARTER TRAININGS
- Tuesday Afternoons; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- March 31, 2020; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- April 7, 2020; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- April 14 , 2020; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- April 21, 2020; 3:00 pm -5:00 pm - Location TBD
- April 28, 2020; 3:00 pm -5:00 pm - Location TBD
- May 5, 2020; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- May 12, 2020; 3:00 pm -5:00 pm - Location TBD
- May 19, 2020; 3:00 pm -5:00 pm - Location TBD
- May 26, 2020; 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- June 2, 2020; 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 (Week 5); 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - OL Team Building and Social Justice Retreat in the Lodge
FALL TRAINING
- Orientation Leader Pre-Session Training
- Friday, September 18 - Saturday, September 19, 2020; 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (tentative)
ORIENTATION
- Sunday, September 20th - Monday, September 28th, 2020 (tentative)
Senior Orientation Leaders
Sixth College Senior Orientation Leaders (SOLs) play an integral leadership role in the Sixth College Orientation program. As former Orientation Leaders (OLs), SOLs have a wealth of knowledge to help new and returning OLs successfully serve incoming Sixth College students. SOLs assist with various aspects of OL training and are the first point of contact for OLs and a liaison between OLs and Sixth College professional staff during Orientation.
Application
We are currently not hiring for this position.
References
Because we have directly observed the work during your previous appointment as an Orientation Leader and/or Returning OL, you are not required to submit references.
Mandatory Date
EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK DAY / OL MEET AND GREET
- NEW HIRE PAPERWORK DAY NEEDS TO BE SCHEDULED
- Please note that this is an unpaid session. This time will be used for you to complete your hiring paperwork and ask any employment questions to a representative from the Colleges Business Office (CBO). CBO is the office that processes your paychecks and employment paperwork.
SPRING QUARTER TRAININGS
- Tuesday Afternoons; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- March 31, 2020; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- April 7, 2020; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- April 14 , 2020; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- April 21, 2020; 3:00 pm -5:00 pm - Location TBD
- April 28, 2020; 3:00 pm -5:00 pm - Location TBD
- May 5, 2020; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- May 12, 2020; 3:00 pm -5:00 pm - Location TBD
- May 19, 2020; 3:00 pm -5:00 pm - Location TBD
- May 26, 2020; 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- June 2, 2020; 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm - Location TBD
- Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 (Week 5); 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - OL Team Building and Social Justice Retreat in the Lodge
FALL TRAINING
- Orientation Leader Pre-Session Training
- Friday, September 18 - Saturday, September 19, 2020; 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (tentative)
ORIENTATION
- Sunday, September 20th - Monday, September 28th, 2020 (tentative)
Orientation Intern
The Orientation Intern works closely with our professional staff throughout the year on orientation logistics (meals, reservations, rentals, etc.) and plays a major role in our communication with students and families about the Sixth College Orientation Program. Applicants for this position should be creative and have strong administrative and organizational skills.
We are currently hiring for the Orientation Intern position. Find the job on Handshake as job #3477614 or by searching for "Orientation".
