Orientation Leader - On Campus

About Middlesex Community College:

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a work environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

Job Description:

Title: On-Campus Student Orientation Leader

Unit: Student Employment

Department: Student Affairs - Success & Services

Reports to: Coordinator of Student Engagement and Multicultural Programming

Date: May 7, 2026

General Summary: On-Campus Student Orientation Leaders (OLs) help create a welcoming transition for new students to MCC, introducing them to the resources and support services available at the college during all New Student Orientation and Welcome Month programming.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• OLs work with the Office of Student Engagement and IDS 101 FYE classes.
• Assist with icebreakers, facilitate class discussions and activities, aid in student navigation around campus, and perform other related tasks as assigned.
• Engage with new students, fostering a sense of community and belonging at MCC.
• Being an OL is a great way to meet new people, gain leadership and public speaking skills, and give back to the MCC community!
• Being an MCC Orientation Leader is a great Resume Booster!
• If selected, the student must be available to attend mandatory training, multiple registration sessions, and the Orientation program itself throughout Summer.
• OLs will be trained for both in-person and virtual orientation plans. Please note some events may be held virtually, so a reliable computer with internet access is required. These can be supplied to students if necessary.

For more information, contact the Office of Student Engagement at StudentEngagement@middlesex.edu.

Requirements:

• Be in good academic and student conduct standing
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0
• Demonstrate an ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with students
• Work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds
• Good organizational, communication, and basic computing skills
• Willingness to participate in both in-person and virtual orientation plans.
• Availability to attend mandatory training, multiple registration sessions, and the Orientation program throughout the summer.

Additional Information:

Location: Lowell and Bedford campus.

Hours: Up to 18.5 hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hire.

Expected Start Date: July 2026

Application Deadline: June 15, 2026

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

Cover Letter
Resume
Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.edu.

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.edu.

591 Springs Road,
Bedford, MA 01730

33 Kearney Square,
Lowell, MA 01852

Requirements:

Requirements:

• Be in good academic and student conduct standing
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0
• Demonstrate an ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with students
• Work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds
• Good organizational, communication, and basic computing skills
• Willingness to participate in both in-person and virtual orientation plans.
• Availability to attend mandatory training, multiple registration sessions, and the Orientation program throughout the summer.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $17.75 actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience.

Location: Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed

Hours: 18.5 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire

Expected Start Date: July 2026

Application Deadline: June 15, 2026

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.edu.

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3546 or careers@middlesex.edu.