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! The office of Orientation & Transitions offers two unique positions for students seeking orientation and professional experience.


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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.  

Curious to learn more?

Join Orientation and Transitions at an informational session next spring! 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!

Spring Orientation Leader Info Sessions

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.

Application Timeline

  • Applications Open - January 22
  • Application 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
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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