Student Staff Hiring

2026

 

want to help plan orientations 2026?

The Student Engagement and Development team at the Sauder Undergraduate Office is looking for two talented and passionate individuals to join the team to plan Orientations 2025!

We are hiring for:

  • Spark Orientation Coordinator

  • Orientation Leader Coordinator

These roles are paid student staff positions.

Part-time (5-10hrs/week) during Term 2, and Full-time during the Summer (Co-op eligible)


what is sauder orientations?

Orientations (Imagine UBC & The Spark) are a new student’s celebration, welcome, and orientation to UBC and Sauder. It’s an experience that inspires, engages, and excites our new students; preparing them for success in their transition to Sauder by building friendships with other students. We are looking for 2 driven individuals to join our team in taking on this challenge and creating an amazing welcome experience for new students.

The goal of orientations is to allow every student to feel like they belong here at UBC Sauder.


want to learn more about the roles?

Click on our job description to learn more about the role including the key responsibilities and requirements for the Spark Coordinator position.

Orientation Leader Coordinator

Spark Orientation Coordinator

Imagine UBC is a campus-wide celebration of the school year to come and serves to inspire students to consider the possibilities that are available to them at Sauder. This role will have the ability to shape how over 1,000 new-to-Sauder students are welcomed to UBC and to Sauder. This is an opportunity to gain valuable project management experience, as you develop programs that help students build connections, feel supported in their new environment, and prepare for their educational journey.

The Spark vision is for every student to feel a sense of belonging at the UBC Sauder community. The Spark is a new student’s celebration, welcome and orientation to Sauder.

If you want to make an impact on the lives of 600+ new-to-Sauder students, build friendships with an exec team from all year levels, and gain experience that will set you up for future opportunities - then check out the job description below!

Spark Orientation Coordinator Job Description
Orientation leader Coordinator Job description

APPLICATIONS close on tues, Nov 11 @ 11:59pm

Got questions? Email us at orientations@sauder.ubc.ca


upcoming hiring opportunites

More opportunities and information found here

  • Each person on the Spark Exec Team play a different role. The Spark Exec Team will plan and execute all aspects of The Spark 2026 including marketing & communications, team building activities, catering, volunteer management, and more!

  • Senior Orientation Leaders fulfill important roles in the recruitment, development, and oversight of orientation leaders involved in Imagine UBC and The Spark, and directly support the implementation of Imagine Day. text goes here