Orientation Employment Opportunities
Sixth College Orientation hires close to 30 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!
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.
Information Sessions
Watch the recording of our 2022 Instagram Live Info Session here: Orientation Leader Info Session and Panel. Find us on Instagram @sixthcollege!
Application
The Orientation Leader application is now closed. Please email any questions to sixthorientation@ucsd.edu.
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
SPRING QUARTER TRAININGS
- Trainings
- Weekly on Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons; 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. during spring quarter; this will either be virtual or hybrid depending upon COVID-19.
- Retreat
- Saturday, May 7, 2022, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. (tentative)
- Possible summer dates TBD
FALL TRAINING
- Orientation Leader Pre-Session Training
- Tuesday, September 6 – Friday, September 9, 2022, time TBD
ORIENTATION
- Sunday, September 11 – Wednesday, September 21, 2022, and including some Fall Quarter 2022 responsibilities
Returning Orientation Leaders
Returning Orientation Leaders (ROLs) help to create the first impression of Sixth College to our new students (First Years and Transfers) and their parents and families. Sixth College ROLs 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. As former Orientation Leaders (OLs), ROLs have a wealth of knowledge to help new and returning OLs successfully serve incoming Sixth College students.
Information Sessions
Application
The Returning Orientation Leader application is now closed. Please email any questions to sixthorientation@ucsd.edu.
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
SPRING QUARTER TRAININGS
- Trainings
- Weekly on Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons; 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. during spring quarter; this will either be virtual or hybrid depending upon COVID-19.
- Retreat
- Saturday, May 7, 2022, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. (tentative)
- Possible summer dates TBD
FALL TRAINING
- Orientation Leader Pre-Session Training
- Tuesday, September 6 – Friday, September 9, 2022, time TBD
ORIENTATION
- Sunday, September 11 – Wednesday, September 21, 2022, and including some Fall Quarter 2022 responsibilities
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
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 Dates
SPRING QUARTER TRAININGS
- Trainings
- Weekly on Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons; 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. during spring quarter; this will either be virtual or hybrid depending upon COVID-19.
- Retreat
- Saturday, May 7, 2022, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. (tentative)
- Possible summer dates TBD
FALL TRAINING
- Orientation Leader Pre-Session Training
- Tuesday, September 6 – Friday, September 9, 2022, time TBD
ORIENTATION
- Sunday, September 11 – Wednesday, September 21, 2022, and including some Fall Quarter 2022 responsibilities
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.
The 2022 Orientation Intern Application is now closed.
