We hire many students for our programs throughout the school year. We look for motivated, dedicated, and forward thinking students to join our team.
NSFP hires over 150 students each year to support incoming students and their families. Orientation Leaders assist first year and transfer students, along with their families, through their summer orientation, as well as Welcome to TU. FYE Leaders will assist and guide students through Welcome to TU from August 18th -24th with an opportunity to gain more hours helping with events through September 5th, 2025. New OLs and FYE Leaders are paid $15/hour and get exciting perks like TU branded attire!
Start the application process on Handshake!Applications are open, so apply today! Applicants must apply via Handshake AND complete the application form. Both steps are necessary to apply.
As part of the NSFP student leader application process, applicants must have a completed CliftonStrengths assessment and access to their results. Log in to the TU CliftonStrengths portal to retrieve your results or take the assessment.
Orientation Leaders and FYE Leaders will be paid for their time at a rate of $15 per hour; Orientation Leaders for 35-40 per week from June to August and FYE Leaders for approximately 30 hours total during the Welcome to TU week. Orientation Leaders and FYE Leaders will also receive TU apparel to wear throughout New Student Orientation and Welcome to TU!
Orientation Leaders and FYE Leaders must be an undergraduate student, currently be enrolled in classes for Spring 2025 with plans to enroll full-time in Fall 2025, be in good academic standing and disciplinary standing with the university and must be available for training during the summer for each position respectively.
Due to the limited duration of the FYE Leader position, FYE Leaders cannot be Resident Assistants, Community Center Managers, or any other paid position that will directly conflict with Welcome to TU.
Each year, New Student and Family Programs participates in the internship program through NODA: The Association for Orientation, Retention, and Transition in Higher Education. Our interns go on to successful careers in higher education, including many former interns who stay in the orientation/transition/retention field and the local region.
"Being the NODA intern at TU allowed me to appreciate the beauty of an orientation program and university different from my own! Creating lasting connections with orientation leaders and professional staff was what meant the most to me personally, and we still keep in touch to this day! It’s heartwarming to know I was able to make an impact on them, just as they made one on me."
"My summer there had such an impact on my growth both professionally and personally. I was able to build strong connections and create the experience I wanted. I was able to work with Gail and the NSFP staff to make sure that the goals I set were being met, and I was having a positive experience. That summer pushed me to learn, grow, and experience so much more than I could have ever imagined and am so thankful for everything I was able to gain through it!"
"During my time at Towson I worked with some of the most qualified and skilled professionals I had ever met and I was able to have autonomy in the role to create projects and experiences that I felt would bring value to student leaders and incoming students. This internship pushed me to think creatively, strategically and to be disciplined in my work all while having fun, enjoying the day to day, and being proud to be a part of the NSFP team."
"I learned the importance of accountability and consistency. Supervising students can be tricky and if you haven't had the experience before, but an internship is the best way to get a taste of what it's like. The students at Towson were wonderful overall, but it showed me that feedback is important, and to treat each student individually with their needs."