Spartan Orientation Staff

The 2025 Spartan Orientation application is open from September 16 – October 16 at 11:59 p.m.

Apply on Handshake!   Job Code #9152647

• September 18th, 2024: Virtual (https://go.uncg.edu/25sos1), 4-5 p.m.   
• September 20th, 2024: EUC, Dogwood, 1-2 p.m.  
• September 26th, 2024: EUC, Willow, 5-6 p.m.  
• October 3rd, 2024: Virtual ( https://go.uncg.edu/25sos2 ), 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.  
• October 9th, 2024: EUC, Phillips, 2-3 p.m. 

If you have any questions, email Shauna Kaplan at [email protected] 

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 2024 through Fall 2025

Fall 2024:

• SOS Contract Signing Event.

Spring 2025:

• 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 2025 (March 7-9, 2025) 
• SROW Practice (Sunday’s in February)

Summer 2025: 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 2025: 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 2025)

• Represent NST & FYE at various events during the start of the semester
• Attend required training for NAV1GATE and Spartan Spears

Spring 2026: January SOAR (January 2026)

• 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

“Applying to be an SOS has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Throughout my years as an SOS I’ve learned so many skills in my professional and personal life such as communication, leadership, and teamwork. This position gives students at UNCG the opportunity to work professionally for the university as well as work with all of the new Spartans we welcome every year. When I started this position I was so nervous about working with a whole team of people, but throughout my time I’ve made so many friends and amazing memories. I’m so thankful for being an SOS and I would 100% recommend this position to any student interested in serving this University!” -John Singleton (2023/2024 Team) 

“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)