The A-Team is a group of current students who are hired and specially trained to assist incoming students and their parents through the transition to college. A-Team members are often the first interaction students have with the university and are ready to step in and help in any way they can. The overall goal of the A-Team is to integrate new students into Utah State University academically, geographically, and socially. Members of the A-Team have a unique range of personality and skills coupled with a strong and genuine passion for Utah State and the Aggie family.
Each year the A-Team excitedly waits to welcome incoming undergraduate students (new, transfer, and international) to the Aggie family, seeking to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Job Description
A-Team members are the facilitators of campus orientation programs, including Aggie Orientation and the Connections course. They play a vital role in an incoming student’s experience and are a very present influence throughout their first year. They are prepared to help incoming students and parents as they make their transition to university life. A-Team members often give students their first impression of Utah State, and they play an important role in developing the perception of our university. The information and guidance provided to incoming students plays a key role in the retention and satisfaction of these students and their parents.
Additionally, the A-Team is designed to provide students with a leadership and development experience that will prepare them for future leadership roles in their community and professional lives.
Starting new this year, there will be two positions available within the A-Team: A-Team Orientation Leaders and A-Team Transition Leaders. Both positions will be required to attend all mandatory dates, weekly trainings, and retreats but will have different responsibilities. Within your application, you will be asked which position, or both, you would like to apply for. Before applying, please review both job descriptions.
Applying for the A-Team
In order to apply for the A-Team, please complete the following steps:
Review Dates
Review the mandatory dates and ensure you can attend each date. If you have a question or concern about mandatory dates, please email sierra.graul@usu.edu.
Apply
Apply for the position on Handshake.
Check back Fall 2026 for the next application period to open.
Check Emails
You will not receive any confirmation from Handshake after submitting the Handshake application. After you apply, you will be emailed an application form asking for more information.
- Current Utah State University Undergraduate Student with a graduation date of December 2026 or later
- Have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA (after fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters)
- Enroll in Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 courses
- Ability to attend all mandatory dates and trainings (including peer mentoring for USU 1010 Connections)
- The ability to develop a professional relationship with USU faculty and staff
- Valuable training about campus resources, communication, mentoring, and more
- A sense of accomplishment, and the ability to contribute to the incoming class and make a difference for individual students
- Leadership skills and professional development training
- The ability to facilitate small group discussions among peers
- Pay is $12.00 / hr
- This is a calendar year position and A-Team members work approx. 200 hrs total during the calendar year, with the bulk being in the spring and summer
- Training primarily takes place in spring semester
- Due to the time requirements for both leadership positions, A-Team members are unable to also hold any USUSA position (elected or appointed). This allows A-Team members and student leaders involved in USUSA to better fulfill their individual responsibilities. If you have questions regarding this, please reach out to sierra.graul@usu.edu. Participation in USUSA committees and the A-Team at the same time is still allowed.
The A-Team was such an amazing experience where I was able to interact with incoming students, gain leadership skills, and create meaningful relationships. Being able to watch students I mentored find their place and home here at USU was so rewarding. The A-Team has been the most impactful and beneficial experience I have had at college!