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Join Our Team

Are you passionate about UNLV and want to make a positive impact? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

Orientation Leaders/Rebel Ready Week leaders are current undergraduate students who represent UNLV, and are the first to welcome all new students as they become Rebels. We are searching for a select group of students to serve in this important and rewarding role. Becoming a part of our team allows students to:

  • Develop leadership skills
  • Build communication skills
  • Engage with the university community
  • Build lasting friendships
  • Be a mentor to new Rebels

Contact orientation@unlv.edu for more information on how to apply.

  Hiring Timeline
Early January Job Applications OPEN
Mid February Job Applications Close
Late February First Day of Interviews
Early March Last Day of Interviews
Late March First Day of Orientation Leader Training
Early May First New Student Orientation (NSO)
Mid August Rebel Ready Week Training Begins
The week before Fall Semester Begins New Student Move In & Rebel Ready Week

Peer Mentor Position (with Rebel Ready Week leader option)

Through First-Year Experience Office (FYE)

  • Positions available in multiple colleges and departments on campus
  • Role is to:
    • Build relationships with assigned mentees by leading one-on-one or group meetings and coordinating presentations/outreach/events as needed
    • Support mentees in accessing campus/community resources and events
    • Help mentees develop strategies for a successful transition to UNLV (and/or to their college/major)
    • Model and encourage successful learning and engagement behaviors
  • Training and professional development required

Contact fye@unlv.edu for more information on how to apply.

  Hiring Timeline
Late February Job Applications OPEN
Late March Job Applications Close
Mid March First Day of Interviews
Late March Last Day of Interviews
Early May First Day of Training
Early May First New Student Orientation (NSO)
Mid August Move in if Resident Student
Mid August Peer Mentor & Rebel Ready Week Training Begins
Week before fall semester New Student Move In & Rebel Ready Week