Meet the Southbound Team

Delisa Johnson
Director, Prospective Student Programs & New Student Orientation

Riss McCraney
Coordinator, Prospective Student Programs & New Student Orientation

South Guides

Alongside the University staff, the South Guide team is comprised of student leaders who represent different hometowns, academic years, and majors. One of the South Guides will be assigned when you arrive for a campus tour. They will be your exclusive tour guide, providing both facts and fun during your campus visit. Be sure to ask your South Guide any questions you have about campus, campus life, and being a student at USA!

Orientation Leaders

Alongside the University staff, the Southbound Orientation team is comprised of student leaders who represent different hometowns, academic years, and majors. One of the Southbound Orientation Leaders will be assigned to you to guide you through the new student orientation process. Be sure to ask the Southbound Orientation Leaders any questions you have about campus, campus life, and being a student at USA!

Do you want to join the Southbound Team?

The Office of Prospective Student Programs & New Student Orientation is hiring Student Assistants for 2021!

These student employees, also known as Orientation Leaders and South Guides, are responsible for welcoming prospective and new students to the university and providing them with the resources and information needed to be successful Jaguars. The expectation is that selected leaders will begin employment this fall and continue into the following semesters, including summers. 

Interested students that meet the qualifications and requirements (as outlined in the job description) should complete and submit an application with their resume and class schedule for consideration. Applications will open in August.