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Student Leadership

STEP turns to student leaders to help deliver initiatives and programs that are meaningful to the broader W&M student experience. 

Consider joining our team! Most opportunities open annually, while others may become available as student leaders graduate or move on to new adventures.

Student Leadership Positions in STEP

Initiative Directors (IDs) - Hiring Soon!

Building community connections year-round


Initiative Directors (IDs) are student leaders focused on planning, designing, and facilitating year-round programming for undergraduate students at Âé¶¹ÆÆ½â°æ. IDs collaborate to plan, promote, and implement both large-scale community initiatives as well as initiatives for distinctive student populations.

Position Qualifications

  • A desire to work with students, family, faculty and staff
  • Leadership potential
  • Time management and multitasking abilities
  • Good standing in terms of honor or student conduct offenses (Contact Reagan before submission of application if you have either.)

Learn more about the Initiative Director role!

Orientation Aides (OAs) - Hiring Now!

Be a leader, educator & friend rolled into one NEON shirt


Orientation Aides work to enhance the acclimation of all students new to Âé¶¹ÆÆ½â°æ. As many new students' first impression of college life, OAs serve as a positive role model for students, a resource for parents and family members, and they fully participate in training and all orientation events.

Position Qualifications

  • Positive communication skills
  • Dedication to helping others
  • Problem solving abilities
  • Good standing in terms of honor or student conduct offenses (Contact Kenzee before submission of application if you have either.)

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE POSITION & VIEW THE FALL 2026 OA SELECTION TIMELINE

Orientation Area Directors (OADs)

Think of them as OAs to the OAs


Orientation Area Directors (OADs) are upper-level undergraduate students who have previously served as a member of the W&M Orientation Staff and have the desire to work at a high-level with university staff and faculty to ensure all incoming students and families have a successful transition. 

The application process typically runs each September.

Position Qualifications

  • Demonstrated leadership experience
  • Integrity and ethical decision-making abilities
  • Positive communication skills
  • Good standing in terms of honor or student conduct offenses (Contact Kenzee before submission of application if you have either.)