Overview
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.
My time on the A-Team was transformational! I got to develop my leadership skills, meet new students, and create lasting friendships. I would 100% do it again.
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.