Student Leadership Opportunities

Students at fall welcome event

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

The Office of Student Transitions (OST) strives to hire a wide range of student leaders.  Because of this, diversity and inclusion play an important role in the entire hiring, training and employment process. OST aspires to create a campus environment that provides a welcoming presence with a fundamental respect for all individuals and groups. It is our hope that as you interact with our office you will see personal growth and gain a better sense of self-awareness in an environment that fosters integrity, respect, trust, openness, empathy, exceptional performance and accountability.
 

Student Positions

The Office of Student Transitions recruits and hires approximately 200 undergraduate student employees for various positions every year. OST looks for students that are dedicated to creating an open and welcoming campus community for its various student populations.
 
2026 PEER LEADER APPLICATION - NOW OPEN
The application to become an Orientation Student Leader, Fall Welcome Ambassador, and/or a FYE Co-Facilitator is now available. It is one application for all three positions. You will indicate during the application which positions you are applying for. If you are applying for Orientation and/or FYE Co-Facilitator, applications are due January 30, 2026. If you are applying for only Fall Welcome, the first deadline is also January 30, 2026, but applications are accepted until we have filled all the positions. Interviewing will begin shortly after in February.
 
2026 Peer Leader Application - APPLY TODAY!

Please call with questions: 269-387-2167
 
Application Status: OPEN
Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
Contract Dates: May - July
Contract Type: Renewable
Compensation: $13.75 per hour
 
Application Status: OPEN
Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
Contract Dates: April - December
Contract Type: Semi-Renewable
Compensation: $13.75 per hour
Application Status: OPEN
Contract Date: August
Contract Type: Seasonal
Compensation: $13.75 per hour
Application Status: CLOSED; Not accepting applications at this time. 
Deadline: NA
 
Contract Dates: NA
Contract Type: Non-renewable
Application Link: NA
 
Application Status: CLOSED
Deadline:  Not accepting applications at this time.
Contract Dates: Mid-November 2025 to December 2026
Contract Type: Renewable
Application Link: Not accepting applications at this time.