Orientation Program Assistant

Budget Title Technical Assistant CSL Campus Title Orientation Program Assistant School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Advisement and Transition Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration Salary Level SL1 Salary Range $1,474 bi-weekly Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort Full-Time If Part-Time, enter FTE:
Is this a temporary position? Yes If Temporary, enter End Date: 07/29/2026 Position Summary

As a member of the Orientation staff, the Orientation Program Assistant assists in providing a welcoming, inclusive experience for our new students and families that attend our Orientation program. The Orientation Program Assistant plays a vital role in meeting the programmatic needs of our Orientation program, especially evening social programming.

This position is a 9-week obligation:
June 1 - July 29.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

* Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

* Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

* SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.

* Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

* Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings

Major Responsibilities

* Develop, implement, and monitor all evening social programs for students attending Orientation

* Develop, collaborate with the Orientation Assistant Supervisor, and implement training for Orientation Assistant, especially evening skits

* Supervise students staying in the Orientation residence halls

* Supervise students during evening social activities

* Direct the decoration of residence halls and other program buildings to create a welcoming environment for new students and families

* Ensure directional signs are in place to help with program flow within buildings and across campus

* Staff the orientation information desk, as needed

* Serve as a first-line member of a professional response team for students, families, faculty and staff during the Orientation program

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to Coordinator of Transition Programs

Required Qualifications

* Experience with SUNY Cortland's Orientation program

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree

* customer service experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Knowledge of Cortland's Orientation program

* Organization and problem-solving skills

* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies.

For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement

SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups.

Job Close Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S25059 Review Start Date 01/14/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./10829

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