Orientation Leaders and International Ambassadors
The Orientation Leader and International Ambassador applications are now open! Please read below for more information and to apply. If you have questions, please contact the office at (217) 581-6435, or email nsfp@eiu.edu
Orientation Leader
Orientation Leaders play a key role in beginning the transition of nearly 1,500 new
students and their families by guiding and leading them through their first experiences
at EIU. Orientation Leaders have the unique opportunity to be the first face of the
University presented to incoming students and families. Individuals selected will
participate in various training and leadership development activities as well as be
responsible for making new students’ experience during Orientation and Welcome Weekend
fun, eventful, and informative. *This position requires individuals to work at EIU
during the summer.
Orientation Leader
Orientation Leaders play a key role in beginning the transition of nearly 1,500 new students and their families by guiding and leading them through their first experiences at EIU. Orientation Leaders have the unique opportunity to be the first face of the University presented to incoming students and families. Individuals selected will participate in various training and leadership development activities as well as be responsible for making new students’ experience during Orientation and Welcome Weekend fun, eventful, and informative. *This position requires individuals to work at EIU during the summer.
Orientation Leader Benefits Include:
- 8 weeks of on-campus room and board during summer orientations (when dining services are open)
- Paid Position (Includes all trainings, orientations, and any additional worked events)
- NSFP Staff Apparel
- Development of work skills, including problem solving, communication, relationship building, teamwork, and professionalism
- Development of leadership skills
To apply to be an Orientation Leader, please click here.
International Ambassadors (Fall/Spring Transition Staff)
International Ambassadors play a key role in continuing the transition of new international students by guiding and leading them through their first weeks at EIU. Individuals selected will serve as mentors and role models, and be responsible for making new students’ experience welcoming, fun, eventful, and informative. This position is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduate Ambassadors will also assist NSFP with transfer Orientations throughout the Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 semesters.
International Ambassador Benefits Include:
- Early move in to on campus housing in August.
- Paid Position (Includes all trainings and any worked events)
- NSFP Staff Apparel
- Development of work skills, including problem solving, communication, relationship building, teamwork, and professionalism
- Development of leadership skills
To apply to be an International Ambassador, please click here.
How to Apply for the Orientation Leader and International Ambassador Positions:
Applicants will need to provide the names and contact information of two (2) EIU full-time faculty/staff members to serve as references (no graduate or undergraduate students as references). Applicants will be required to answer several short-answer questions and provide a current resume.
The interview process has three steps:
- Review of Applications: The Selection Committee will review all application materials and references and invite applicants to the Group Interview process.
- Group Interview Process: All applicants will participate in a group interview process. The process will have a variety of components such as Group Problem Solving, Presentation Development, and Critical Thinking Skills.
- Individual Interview (Finalists Only): Finalists will answer a series of questions from the Selection Committee.