Position Description
The NSOP Student Chair will collaborate with committee members from CC, and SEAS to plan and implement joint, four-school events during Fall 2025 Orientation. The Coordinator will also assist GS Student Life in the planning and execution of GS-specific orientation initiatives, including implementing GS mandatory orientation programs, assisting with the management of orientation leaders during Orientation Week, staffing new student meet & greets, drafting orientation leader newsletters, assisting with summer orientation team meet ups (in-person & virtual), and copy editing the GS orientation schedule.
Time Commitment
- Attend and participate fully in the overnight NSOP retreat, tentatively schedule for Wed. May 27 - Fri. May 29
- Work a total of 24 hours per week in June and July as decided in collaboration with your supervisor between 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, and 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. on Fridays.
- Must be available for Committee meetings at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays.
- Attend all-committee and joint-meetings in June, July, and August on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - Noon.
- Work week must consist of a minimum of four hours on Wednesdays.
- Work Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week) in August and through Orientation Week (August 31 - September 6). Additional hours may be required during the week of orientation.
- Assist with Crew Captain and Orientation Leader Training on Thurs., August 27 1-5 p.m. & Fri., August 28 9 -5 p.m.
- Vacation for the committee is scheduled for the week of July 1. There are no exceptions to this timeline, please plan your summer vacation accordingly.
Qualifications
- Must be a General Studies student enrolled for courses for Fall 2026 semester.
- Must be detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to meet strict deadlines.
- Event planning experience
- Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of NYC (especially Manhattan) and the Columbia University campus and neighborhood preferred.
- Must be in good disciplinary and academic standing as detailed on the GS website..
Benefits and Compensation
- $5500 ($1000 paid in June; $4500 total paid out bi-weekly throughout the rest of the summer)
- One week of vacation scheduled for week of July 1
- Development of leadership, conflict resolution, and communication skills; experience with event programming and peer management
- Opportunity for networking and interaction with Columbia administrators and students.
Application Process
- Apply Online
- Deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 5 PM.
- Individual Interview
- Tues., March 3 through Fri., March 6.
- Interviews will be conducted by Jazmin McBride, Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Veteran Initiatives.
Students with questions should contact Jazmin McBride, Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Veteran Initiatives via email at [email protected] .
