Student Orientation Leader (SOL) Application 2027

Please read the SOL job description, benefits and time commitments carefully before completing the application below:

Student Orientation Leaders (SOLs) represent the UC Blue Ash student body by working closely with incoming students and their families during Orientation and College Day over the summer. They welcome, greet, and mingle with new students and provide guidance and support.

Some tasks done by SOLs include: setting up rooms, staffing check in, serving as presentation timers, faciliating small groups, leading campus tours, presenting sessions, serving lunch, and checking students out.

Student Orientation Leader Responsibilities

Serve as UCBA student representatives at orientation and College Day!
Welcome, greet and mingle with new students and their family members.
Provide up-to-date and accurate information about the UCBA campus
and its resources.
Facilitate small group discussions with new students.
Provide guidance and support to students, peers, and colleagues.

Benefits of Being a Student Orientation Leader

Hourly wage compensation ($12.00/hour) for training, orientation, and College Day.
Extra consideration will be given to SOLs applying for the UCBA Student Ambassador position (scholarship for tuition and fees if selected as an Ambassador).
Develop leadership, teamwork, and public speaking skills.

Time Commitments
Student Orientation Leaders will be expected to serve approximately 100 hours between March and August. The time commitments for SOLS are as follows:

Training:

You must be available for all of the paid training sessions unless you have a Wednesday evening class:

Wednesday, March 24, 2027 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Wednesday, March 31, 2027 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Wednesday, April 7, 2027 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Wednesday, April 14, 2027 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Wednesday, April 21, 2027 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 4, 2027 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wednesday, May 5, 2027 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Summer Retreat

• Friday, July 16, 2027 from 9 am to 4:30 pm

Responsibilities: Engage with teammates and campus partners during training sessions. Complete assigned SOL training homework. Re-energize and prepare for College Day at the Summer Retreat!

Orientation:

UCBA New Student Orientation sessions will be offered in person incoming Fall 2027 students. SOLs must be available for a majority of sessions. Orientation dates will be determined by mid-February and available to candidates before they commit to signing a contract of employment. Dependable transportation to and from UC Blue Ash is required.

Responsibilities: During each orientation session, SOLs will provide support during orientation set-up, check-in, lunch, the family program and check out. Student Orientation Leaders will also lead campus tours, facilitate small group discussions, and direct large groups.

College Day:

Date and Time to Be Announced (Usually the Friday before classes begin)

Responsibilities: Available for College Day training and serve as Student Orientation Leaders during College Day in mid-August. SOLs will provide guidance and support to new students during this event. They will facilitate small group discussions and articulate important campus information to new students. College Day will be in person.

Application Criteria

Must be a current or past UC Blue Ash student. Students who have never attended classes at UCBA will NOT be considered.
Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about UC Blue Ash College.
Friendly and engaging with students and their families; able to make positive first impressions.
Promote a welcoming environment for new students and teammates.
Dedicated to the team and responsible for committing the necessary time.
Comfortable taking a leadership position on campus.
Reliable and Responsible.
Punctual.
2.5+ Cumulative GPA.
At least one semester of UCBA student experience (Fall 2026 Counts)
Completed application (due by 11:59pm on Friday, January 22, 2027)
One recommendation form (due by 11:59pm on Friday, January 22, 2027)

Applications due by 11:59 pm on Friday, January 22, 2027.

All fields marked with "*" are required and must be completed.

Full Name

First NameLast Name

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UC Email

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Phone Number

Please enter full phone numberFormat: (000) 000-0000.

Major

# Terms completed at UC Blue Ash (include Fall 2025)

Numerical response please.

By checking each box, I acknowledge I will make every effort to be available for the listed SOL commitments.

If you anticipate academic or personal conflicts with any of these dates, please include details about these conflicts. If you anticipate no conflicts, please enter "N/A"

Anticipated last semester at UC Blue Ash

Indicates last semester before graduation or transition to Clifton.

Spring 2026 GPA

Enter 0.00 if submitting as a first semester student before the fall term ends.

Cumulative GPA

Enter 0.00 if you are a first year student submitting before the fall term ends.

We are interested in learning about your work history and past leadership experiences. You can either submit a resume if it includes information about your work and involvement history, or you can type in examples of your past leadership and involvement experiences.

Please note: We want the SOL position to be available to students who want to start getting involved (and may not have many past experiences) as well as an opportunity for students to enhance their leadership strengths if they come in with a great deal of experience. It is not "better" to submit this information in one format over another.

Would you rather submit your resume or type your past experiences?

Attached Resume Here:

Or, type your experiences here:

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (5 Questions):

Please answer all of the following questions in 500 words or less:

1. Why did you decide to apply for the SOL position?

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2. What are 3 qualities a successful leader must possess?

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3. What is one strength and one weakness you have? How will you utilize your strength in the position? How will you overcome your weakness?

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4. What is one thing you wish you would have known about being a college student before starting classes at UC Blue Ash?

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5. What does being an effective member of a team mean to you?

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Who will be submitting a recommendation form on your behalf?

You will need to contact your reference and ask them to complete the online recommendation form; a link is available on the SOL website.

What is the recommender's relationship to you? (i.e. a supervisor, a teacher, an advisor, etc.)

it is strongly suggested that you do not use a personal friend or family member as your recommender unless you have worked with this person in a professional capacity.

Recommender's email address

We will only contact your recommender if we have a question about their recommendation form.

WAIVER OF RIGHT TO ACCESS: I hereby voluntarily waive all rights of access to the contents of this application for the position noted above (academic data, recommendations, etc.) as conferred by the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended.