"Campus Activities Assistant"

Position Summary

The Intern will primarily be responsible for the execution of The Cortland Nites program for the fall semester 2025, and for the planning, design and execution of the Cortland Nites program for the spring semester 2026. In addition the Intern will also assist the department in fulfilling all of our traditional programming efforts: Welcome Week in the fall and the spring, Family Weekend, and CORTACA Jug in the fall, and Spring Fling at the end of the year. This is a temporary, 18 -20 hour per week position, available through 5/18/2026. The starting rate of pay is $20.00 per hour.

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

• Chair the Cortland Nites programming committee which will feature late night programs/activities on weekends
• Supervise a Student Assistant
• Daily and Weekly Tasks for Event Preparation and Event Management for Cortland Nites
• Assist in event preparation and management for programming efforts initiated within the Office of Campus Activities and Corey Union

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

The Intern will report to the Director of Corey Union and be an important colleague of the staff of the Office of Campus Activities and Corey Union. The Intern will supervise one student assistant.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in event planning and coordination; familiarity with SUNY Cortland, it's resources and policies, and understanding of the student experience.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.