"Orientation Assistant Supervisor"

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
Technical Assistant CSL Advisement only

Campus Title
Orientation Assistant Supervisor

School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of

Department
Advisement and Transition

Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration

Salary Level
SL1

Salary Range
$1,702 biweekly

Position Effort
Full-Time

Is this a temporary position?
Yes

If Temporary, enter End Date:
07/31/2026

Position Summary

The Orientation Assistant Supervisor plays an integral role in the functioning of the summer orientation program facilitated by Advisement and Transition. The person in this position serves as the direct supervisor for our Orientation Assistants, as well as a resource for our new students and families throughout the Orientation program.

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

• Facilitate Orientation Assistant training, including a 3-day retreat to our facilities at Raquette Lake
• Create a training manual in collaboration with the Coordinator for Transition Programs
• Supervise approximately 18 student Orientation Assistants
• Aid in the final preparations for the summer orientation program
• Participate in many different aspects of the Orientation program, including check-in procedures, session coordination and presentation, and development of the Orientation Assistant small group facilitation guide
• Serve as a resource for students, families, faculty and staff during the Orientation program

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Supervises 18 student Orientation Assistants
• Reports to Coordinator of Transition Programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Orientation and transition programs
• Supervisory experience
• Enrolled in Master’s program with a focus on student affairs, college student personnel or related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Customer service skills
• 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

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.

Posting Number
S25077

Review Start Date
03/03/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/10930