Saint Louis University’s First-Year Experience leaders help students through their transition to college by serving as resources and role models. In addition to serving incoming SLU students and their families, these positions are a great leadership development opportunity for you and are, of course, fun.
SLU 101 Leaders
SLU 101 leaders are a select group of students who assist incoming freshmen, transfers and their families during the summer SLU 101 program. SLU 101 leaders facilitate small group discussions, share information through educational presentations and activities, assist in the advising and registration process, serve on panels for students or parents/families, coordinate evening student social activities and much more. Applicants must be available for all training and program dates. This is an in-person program for summer 2024.
SLU 101 Leader Position Description
Oriflamme Leaders
Oriflamme Leaders help create a successful Fall Welcome experience for first-year students. Leaders
serve as mentors, assist with move-in and lead small groups of first-year students
in discussions and activities along with other social and educational activities.
They also support first-year students in the transition process and serve as a resource
to incoming students and their families. Applicants must be able to attend all aspects
of Oriflamme training and Fall Welcome events. This is an in-person program for fall
2024.
Oriflamme Leader Position Description
International Ambassador
International ambassadors help facilitate a successful international student orientation for spring, summer, and fall semesters by assisting with airport pick-ups, move-in for international students, and leading orientation activities. International ambassadors build relationships with international students throughout the year through a variety of activities and also serve as conversation partners to English language learners. Applicants must be available for training and program dates and requirements.
The international ambassador position will not collect applications until later in the 2024 spring semester. Interested students in becoming an international ambassador for the fall 2024-spring 2025 academic year can contact the Office of International Services during the spring 2024 semester. Please contact Susan Imbeah, international advisor, at susan.imbeah@slu.edu.
Transfer Mentors
Transfer mentors connect transfer students to the SLU community through activities and initiatives in the first couple weeks of the fall semester. Applicants must be full-time students who transferred to SLU before the spring 2024 semester. Transfer mentors also serve as Oriflamme leaders and assist with Fall Welcome. Interested students should select the Oriflamme leader position on the FYE leader application if interested in serving new transfer students as transfer mentors.
2024 First-Year Experience Leadership Selection Process
Applications for 2024 First-Year Experience leadership positions are open now. If you are interested in applying, we strongly encourage you to attend a session for additional information about each position and the selection process. Attending an info session can help you understand the positions and programs more completely.
Information Sessions
- Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at 6 p.m. Central Time in Ritter Hall Room 327
- Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at 4 p.m. Central Time in Ritter Hall Room 327
- Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at 5 p.m. Central Time in Busch Student Center Room 251
- Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at Noon Central Time via Zoom
- Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at 5 p.m. Central Time in Busch Student Center Room 251
- Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time in Busch Student Center Room 251
To attend the virtual FYE info session, RSVP by completing this short form to receive the Zoom link. You don't need to RSVP to attend in-person info sessions.
Before you apply, read the above position descriptions carefully. Make sure you understand the expectations and are available for all training and program dates. This is a general application for all of the outlined FYE leadership roles. Attending an info session will assist in understanding the positions directly from students who have held them, as well as understanding the application and selection process. You are encouraged to attend an info session to gain insight and advice on the interview process.
Apply to be a 2024 First-Year Experience Leader
Application Steps
Complete the online application that includes responding to two short essay questions. Make sure you submit by the deadline; no late applications will be accepted. The application will close at 9 a.m. Central Time on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. This deadline is during the first week of spring semester classes, so mark your calendar to complete the application on time.
Interview Process
Group interviews will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. In your application, you will select your group interview day and time preferences, which will be confirmed via email a few days before the group interview process. The group interviews will be hosted in person in the Busch Student Center. An alternative interview option will be available for students studying abroad during spring 2024.
We will primarily look at your communication and interaction skills in the group interview process. After group interviews, we will determine which candidates will be invited to an individual interview with questions more specific to that role.
Application and Interview Timeline
- Nov. 30, 2023: Application is available
- Jan. 19, 2024: Applications are due by 9 a.m. Central Time
- Jan. 24, 2024: Email notifications sent about assigned group interview time
- Jan. 26, 2024: Group interviews
- Feb. 4 - 12, 2024: Individual interviews for selected candidates
- Feb. 16, 2024: Selection email notifications sent
Considerations for Students Studying Abroad
Students studying abroad in the spring will follow the same selection timeline this year since we will provide an alternative interview via Zoom.
Questions? Contact Susan Fanale, director of orientation, at susan.fanale@slu.edu.