Orientation Hiring

Passionate about campus life, leadership, and making first-years feel at home? Whether you want to help plan unforgettable events, support incoming students, or shape the Huron experience from day one, there’s a role for you. Build lifelong friendships, grow your skills, and be part of the energy that makes Huron shine.

 

Sophie Tielker during Move-in Day 2025

Head Soph (Leadership Soph Team)

The Head Soph leads the charge in shaping the Soph Team and Orientation Week experience. They work to mentor Sophs, coordinate training, and shape the first-year experience from start to finish. This position is a full year position that starts in the fall, you will work all year along side the HUCSC and Huron’s Student Engagement team to plan out every single detail of the following year’s OWeek!

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Natale for being chosen as the 2025/26 Head Soph!

Applications are now closed for this year, keep an eye out next fall for your chance to apply!

Past Head Sophs:

  • Maegan Faubert (2022/23)

  • Thomas Caron (2023/24)

  • Sophie Tielker (2024/25)

 

Programming Assistant (Leadership Soph Team)

Programming Assistants make up the bulk of Huron’s LST. Four outstanding students are hired to help design, plan, and execute Orientation Week alongside staff and student leaders like the Head Soph. They ensure events run smoothly and that first-years have an unforgettable welcome to campus. These positions are incredibly rewarding but are more intensive than being general Sophs. They require a more significant time commitment during school year and the following summer in preparation for NWeek and OWeek.

Applications are now closed for this year, keep an eye out next fall for your chance to apply!

2024/25 LST Team during the 2025 promo shoot

 

2024/25 Sophs helping students move in during OWeek 2025

Huron Soph (Orientation Leader)

A Soph is a volunteer Huron student leader who helps welcome and support first-year students throughout Orientation Week and the academic year. They work alongside the Head Soph and other student leaders to build community, plan events, and create a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment for new students as they transition to university life.

Although the bulk of a Soph’s work is concentrated during NWeek (the week before OWeek dedicated to training) and OWeek, Sophs are expected to be active members of the Huron community all year long! This means attending events and continuing to be a resource for first years throughout the school year.

If you have questions about Sophing or the hiring process, check out Student Engagement’s Orientation Hiring Booths on October 28th and November 13th from 11am -1pm By the H-Wall!

2025/26 Soph applications are open from 9am on Monday, October 27th, 2025 through 9am on Monday, November 24th!

 

  • NWeek is a full week of team building, training, and preparation that runs the week directly before OWeek. All members of the orientation team are expected to be present.

  • Huron OWeek is an incredible week full of fun events and programming that help incoming students find their place in our community. From bubble soccer to silent disco, we’ve got something for everyone.

    Participating in an affiliate (Huron/Kings) Oweek is different than Western’s main campus events and provide you the chance to connect more closely with your campus!

    To learn more about OWeek, check out our Orientation Week page under the “Events” tab.

  • Being a part of the Soph team is a completely unique experience. You become close not only with the incoming class, but especially with your fellow orientation leaders. You get to lead amazing programming and play an integral role in supporting new students!

  • A Soph is a Huron student who is eager to give back to the community. We look for students who sincerely care about making OWeek as memorable, fun, and safe as possible! A good Soph is kind, caring, responsible, and genuine!