The Spartan Orientation Staff (SOS) are dedicated student leaders who welcome new students and family members during UNCG's New Student Orientation or SOAR. This paid position is responsible for acquainting new students and their families with the mission, goals, policies, procedures, and resources available at UNCG.
The 2024 Spartan Orientation Staff application is open from September 25 – October 23 at 11:59 p.m.
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September 27, 4 – 5 p.m. Virtual
September 29, 1 – 2 p.m. EUC, Azalea
October 5, 5 – 6 p.m. EUC, Dogwood
October 11, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. EUC, Dogwood
October 20, 2 – 3 p.m. Virtual
If you have any questions, email Lauren Kennon at lekennon@uncg.edu.
Spartan Orientation Staff members serve the university by helping to welcome and transition new students and their family members to UNCG. The goal of an SOS is to convey important information about UNCG and ensure SOAR Orientation, Rawkin' Welcome Weeks (RWW) , and NAV1GATE are educational, engaging, and run effectively.
- Be committed to fulfilling NST & FYE mission and vision
- Demonstrate a commitment to UNCG and a willingness to serve others
- Exhibit qualities of a student leader: reliable, responsible, confident, flexible, positive attitude, strong work ethic, teamwork, strong communication and interpersonal skills, problem solver, takes initiative, and able to manage conflict
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university
- Be an enrolled student at UNCG for Fall 2023 through Fall 2024
Fall 2023:
- SOS Contract Signing Event.
Spring 2024:
- Attend weekly SOS Spring Training sessions.
- Participate in a committee of SOS in preparation of the Southern Region Orientation Workshop (SROW) and work with a committee of SOS members to prepare for summer SOAR session responsibilities
- Attend SROW in Spring 2024 (TBD Location/TBD Date)
- SROW Practice (Sunday’s in February)
Summer 2024: May Intensive Training
- Participate in all parts of the training program
- Execute various team builders to help raise morale, promote team cohesiveness, and create a sense of camaraderie
June SOAR Sessions
- Assist with all preparations for the June SOAR Program
- Provide programmatic support throughout the program
- Help with clean-up after the program
- Support the SOS team throughout the program as needed
Fall 2024: August SOAR and Training
- Assist with program all preparations for the August SOAR Program
- Provide programmatic support throughout the program
- Help with clean-up after the program
- Support the SOS team throughout the program as needed
NAV1GATE, Rawkin’ Welcome Weeks, and SPARTAN Spears (August 2024)
- Represent NST & FYE at various events during the start of the semester
- Attend required training for NAV1GATE and Spartan Spears
Spring 2025: January SOAR (January 2025)
- Assist with all preparations for the January SOAR Program
- Provide programmatic support throughout the program
- Help with clean-up after the program
Each individual will be ask to submit an application. Once the application is submitted, they will be invited to a group interview. If selected, applicants will then be asked to return for a individual interview.
For more information on how to apply, refer to the "Application" tab above
“This job is perfect for students who are interested in serving the campus community by welcoming incoming students. It is a great way to make new friends, develop as a professional and as a leader. My time on the team, though unconventional, was amazing and I would do it all over again! It taught flexibility and problem solving, both great skills to have!” -Kaylah Piner (2020/2021 Team)
“You should apply to be an SOS because it helps increase Social and Communication skills as well as Professional Speaking. Also this job gives you life-long Friends! Being an SOS helped me become more confident in my public speaking. I also gained many helpful connections and networks.” -Victoria Howard (2021 Team)
“I would recommend the SOS position for so many reasons, from having a family on UNCG's campus, to finding your own self-confidence in leading others. Being an SOS opened my eyes entirely to the world of opportunities out there that I can work for by staying true to myself and know myself as an individual. The SOS experience helped me come out of my shell from being an introverted person directly out of high school to a confident leader of my fellow students. Having the support of your team does not just end at the door when you leave a meeting or event. Your team supports in and out of the position for that is what a family does; from classes, to work, to personal struggles, your SOS family will always have your back.” -Rebecca Yakel (2020 Team)
