OISS Student Orientation Leader - Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)

Overview

The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) Orientation Leaders (OLs) are an integral part to of international student orientation. By supporting OISS staff members, OLs ensure the success of pre-arrival, arrival, and post-arrival orientation content.

OISS Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of International Students and Scholars is to provide leadership in the internationalization of Tulane University by supporting the Tulane international community and facilitating cross-cultural interaction. By way of support, OISS offers quality programs and services and ensures compliance with federal immigration regulations. Our strong belief is that a vibrant international community enriches Tulane University and the New Orleans community and is an essential component to understanding our role within the world community.

Orientation Leader Job Description

OLs work with OISS staff to welcome new international students in the following ways:

• Respond to discussion boards in Online Orientation in Canvas beginning in December;

• Participate and lead in-person orientation programming;

• Provide logistical support for various welcome activities, and;

• Support programs during first few weeks of classes including TU & You, Coffee & Conversation, and Global Cafe.

Position Details and Requirements

All applicants must be returning students for Spring 2027.

As part of your preparation, you will be required to complete the Mentor Institute, which involves training on sensitive topics such as suicide. Mentors (including international student orientation leaders) may encounter students in crisis. While not a peer counselor or health care professional, you should feel comfortable learning about and recognizing the warning signs of a suicide crisis. By agreeing to being an international student orientation leader, you commit to referring these students to professional resources in a confidential and professional manner.

There will be a short meeting with the OLs after Fall Semester Finals to meet each other and discuss obligations. During the winter break, you will be required to respond to discussion boards and emails from incoming students for up to 1 hour per week from December to approximately two weeks after Spring orientation. There will be mandatory in person orientation training on January 6th. OL in-person duties will begin January 7^th and 8^th. The length of each day varies, but in general you should be prepared to work from approximately 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

During Spring 2027 International Student Orientation, OLs will lead presentations, lead a campus tour, and serve as a knowledgeable resource for new student questions. After orientation, each OL will be expected to attend at least two Spring Programming events to provide logistical support. OLs are expected to be professional during their role and respectfully represent OISS.

Compensation

General OLs will be compensated a total of $300. OLs will receive lunch during training and during in-person orientation programs. T-shirts for orientation days will also be provided.

To Apply

To submit your application you will need to provide:

• A 1-2 paragraph response highlighting why you want to be an OL; and

• A copy of your most recent resume.

Application Deadline: November 27, 2026

Interviews will take place between November 30^th and December 2^nd

Final notifications will be sent out December 3^rd.

Questions?

Please contact Reagan Craig, the International Student Engagement Manager, at rcraig1@tulane.edu with any questions you may have about the application or job duties.