Study Abroad Peer Advisor

SUNY Cortland; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The International Programs Office at SUNY Cortland is seeking a part-time student assistant to support study abroad initiatives and office operations. This position is located at Old Main, Room 219 and requires 2–5 hours per week depending on office needs and events.

The role involves presentations, advising, promotions, and event support to engage students and campus partners. This opportunity emphasizes strong communication, interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work with students,

Qualifications

• Must be a current SUNY Cortland student.
• Student must be in good academic and judicial standing.
• Student must be a returned study abroad student.
• Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills and maintain a positive attitude.
• Must have a desire to work with students, faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Giving classroom presentations (approx 15 – 20 minutes) about study abroad experiences.
• Holding weekly office hours for drop in student advising.
• Creating promotional materials for the office.
• Assisting with events such as the International Welcome Celebration and Study Abroad Fair.
• Developing program guides for the study abroad programs.
• Staffing informational tables.
• Assist with student walk-ins as needed.
• Other projects as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please also note: while positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date.

Position Information

Job Title

Department

Department International Programs

Job Description/Duties

• Giving classroom presentations (approx 15 – 20 minutes) about study abroad experiences
• Holding weekly office hours for drop in student advising
• Creating promotional materials for the office
• Assisting with events such as the International Welcome Celebration and Study Abroad Fair
• Developing program guides for the study abroad programs
• Staffing informational tables
• Assist with student walk-ins as needed.
• Other projects as assigned

Days/Hours Needed

• 2-5 hours per week, depending on current office needs and events

Campus Location/Bldg.

Old Main, Room 219

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current SUNY Cortland student
• Student must be in good academic and judicial standing
• Student must be a returned study abroad student
• Student must have effective communication and interpersonal skills and maintain a positive attitude
• Student must have a desire to work with students, faculty and staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong public speaking and communication skills
• Possess an understanding of current social media trends and practices

Physical Demands

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and candidates will be invited for personal interviews via Webex, or in person, with International Programs Office staff before the start of the academic semester.

Contact Name(s) & Email(s)

Please contact the International Programs Office by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 607-753-2009 with any questions

Salary Grade

Salary Grade A-$16.00/hr.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please also note: while positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date.