Orientation Leader for International Students (available to drive) Summer 2026

Posting Details Position Information Job Title Orientation Leader for International Students (available to drive) Summer 2026 Department International Programs Job Description/Duties The Orientation Leader for International Students (OL), together with the Orientation Coordinator, will be responsible for helping approximately 35-50 new international students adjust to the campus, Cortland community, and culture by creating a welcoming and informative environment during the week prior to the beginning of the semester. The Orientation Leader must be fully available during the entire orientation period: August 25

• 29, 2026. Orientation training will be held on Monday, August 24 . The OL will not be able to hold any additional employment during this time period.
• The OL will be required to drive a 12 or a 7
• passenger van or accompany the coordinator or SUNY Cortland transportation provider to the Syracuse or Ithaca airports, or Cortland/Syracuse bus station to welcome new students.
• The OL will accompany and aid the students on shopping trips to local stores.
• The OL will help the new students become familiar with the campus, including setting up SIM cards for cellphones, Wi-Fi in the residence Halls, obtaining their university IDs, providing informing on student support services, visiting the library, locating bus stops and other important campus locations, and learning the campus procedures.
• The OL will also be required to help students move into their housing and take students to SUNY Cortland Orientation Week sessions, evening events and meals.
• After orientation the Orientation Leader will be required to provide written feedback to the Orientation Coordinator reflecting on the International Student Welcome Week.
• All the activities and some of the meals are included during orientation week. If needed, we can arrange housing during the orientation week. Students that are residing on-campus in the Fall, will be able to move in early into their assigned room/apartment. Days/Hours Needed August 25
• 29, 2026
• Orientation Week Campus Location/Bldg. Old Main, Room 219 Required Qualifications Must be a current SUNY Cortland student The student must have a NY State Driver's License and pass the van training. Able to drive a 12
• passenger van. For more information about van training and student driver application process, please go to: https://www2.cortland.edu/offices/fos/transportation/van-training Available to work August 25
• 29, 2026
• Orientation Week Preferred Qualifications The candidate must be a mature internationally-minded undergraduate or graduate SUNY Cortland student with an appreciation for, and commitment to, diversity.

The candidate must be in good academic and judicial standing. Preference will be given to candidates who are eligible to drive a NYS van. For more information about van training and student driver application process, please go to: https://www2.cortland.edu/offices/fos/transportation/van-training Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility Contact Name(s) & Email(s) International Programs Office Old Main, Room 219 international@cortland.edu Salary Grade C-Other (Specify Below) Salary $675 stipend Posting Detail Information Posting Number SA25113 Review Start Date 04/17/2026 Open Date 04/13/2026 Close Date 06/26/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants While positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, please note that positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Why is it important to welcome new international students to our campus? What feelings might new international students experience when they arrive in the United States? (Open Ended Question)
• Please explain how you are qualified do this particular job.

What special skills, knowledge, or experience do you have that will prepare you to help new international students at SUNY Cortland? (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Curriculum Vitae or Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter