Student Orientation Counselors
Student Orientation Counselors (SOCs) are current Washburn students who are here to help with your transition to college at Washburn University. SOCs are student who like to welcome new students and share their college experience with new students and families. Each year, we look to create a team of diverse identities, represent various different majors, hometowns, and involvement.
Applications are currently open for the 2026 SOC Team
The Student Orientation Counselor is a paid, hourly position for currently enrolled Washburn University students. Students must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA and plan to be enrolled for Fall 2026 semester.
Apply online for one of the positions below. Students are not required to have federal work study to apply. Applications are due by Sunday, February 4, 2026.
Questions about the SOC position? Contact Carissa Schmidtlein at carissa.schmidtlein@washburn.edu.
GET IN TOUCH WITH New Student Orientation
Office of New Student Orientation
Plass Learning Resources Center, Room 318
1731 SW Plass Ave
Topeka, KS 66621
Contact Us
Carissa Schmidtlein
Director of Student Orientation & Transition Programs
orientation@washburn.edu
785.670.1834
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