Student Employment Opportunities

Are you a current student interested in welcoming new Mustangs to the Hilltop? We would love for you to join our team! Orientation and Transitions offers two unique positions for students seeking orientation and professional experience.

Orientation Leaders are the planners, mentors, and event experts—creating unforgettable experiences to help new students feel right at home. Stampede Guides are enthusiastic and supportive crew leaders during Stampede, guiding new Mustangs through their first steps at 51²è¹Ý. Both roles are all about fostering connection, demonstrating leadership, and making a positive impact—all while creating an engaging and rewarding experience.


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Join the Team: Orientation Leaders at 51²è¹Ý

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Orientation Leader

Need plans for the summer? Orientation Leaders plan the production and execution of orientation events during Stampede. It is a paid, full-time position, serves as an applicable internship, and offers unique real-world experience and professional development.

Application Timeline

  • Applications Open - January 13
  • Applications Close - January 30
  • Group Interviews - February 3-5
  • Individual Interviews - February 7-12
  • Decision Released - February 17
  • Decisions Due - February 25
  • Spring Meeting 1 - February 26

Applications Are Open!

Apply fast! Applications are open January 13 - January 30

To be considered, you also must also:

  • Complete this
  • Attend an information session (see details below)
    • If you cannot attend a session, you must email oreintation@smu.edu to set up a zoom call before the application deadline.

Orientation Leader Info Sessions

Our office will share information on the application process and timeline, and all the Orientation Leader role has to hold. Chick-fil-A will be provided! 

January 23, 2025

  • Hughes-Trigg Student Center 120
  • 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

January 29, 2025

  • Hughes-Trigg Student Center 121
  • 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Stampede Guides

Stampede Guides serve as leaders for student “crews” during the week of Stampede to help students acclimate to academic and social life before their first week of classes. This student volunteer position helps provide a welcoming and informative experience for new students! If you are interested in helping students learn about campus traditions, what it’s like to become a college student, and connecting students to the resources they need to be successful, then this position is right for you!

For more information, email orientation@smu.edu.

Application Timeline

  • Applications Open - March 17
  • Application Close - April 7
  • Interviews - April 14, 15, 16
  • Decision Released - April 18
  • Decisions Due - April 25