Summer 2025 Conference Assistant
Cortland University
Posting Details Position Information Job Title Summer 2025 Conference Assistant Department Residence Life and Housing Office Job Description/Duties Conference related responsibilities include working with the summer camps and conferences program to provide customer service for visitors and guests, check in and check-out procedures, distributing and collecting keys and providing hall duty coverage. Applicants will also assist with Orientation housing responsibilities.
At times, Conference Assistants may be asked to assist in the Residence Life and Housing Office. Responsibilities include providing customer support, providing assistance for training programs, assisting with hall opening procedures, and working on special assignments/tasks.
Summer Assistants will be expected to live on campus in a residence hall and serve in an infrequent duty rotation assisting conferences and camps with lockouts and other overnight issues.
Applicants should be available for a minimum of 10 hours a week, mostly during the college’s business hours and on weekends. Applicants are permitted to work other employment with this position. SUNY Cortland limits the total number of hours a student employee can work across positions at the university in a given week to 20 hours per week for students taking classes during the summer term and 29 hours a week to students not taking classes during the summer term. This time limit does not apply if a student is working for CAS/Campus Dining or at an off-campus location.
This position is not compatible with the summer Orientation Assistant position. Candidates will not be able to work both positions. Days/Hours Needed Generally, office hours will be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Conference assistant related responsibilities will sometimes include evening and weekend work.
Schedules can be flexible as conference and office needs vary depending on the schedule during the summer. Minimum of 10 hours will be scheduled each week working either in the office or on conference duties. Some weeks may have more hours available. Campus Location/Bldg. Conference work be at both the Residence Life and Housing Office in addition to also working within the residence halls across campus. Required Qualifications Must be an enrolled SUNY student for the Fall 2025 semester. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working with the Office of Residence Life and Housing is preferred. Physical Demands Limited physical demands, but position may be required to stand for long periods of time, manipulate keys and locks, and conduct visual inspections of residential spaces. Special Conditions for Eligibility Contact Name(s) & Email(s) Jesse Bair – jesse.bair@cortland.edu Salary Grade A-$15.50/hr. Salary Posting Detail Information Posting Number SA23172 Review Start Date 04/07/2025 Open Date 03/24/2025 Close Date 08/01/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Conference assistants will be provided housing in a campus residence hall as part of their employment. A meal plan is not included with these positions.
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. Supplemental Questions
At times, Conference Assistants may be asked to assist in the Residence Life and Housing Office. Responsibilities include providing customer support, providing assistance for training programs, assisting with hall opening procedures, and working on special assignments/tasks.
Summer Assistants will be expected to live on campus in a residence hall and serve in an infrequent duty rotation assisting conferences and camps with lockouts and other overnight issues.
Applicants should be available for a minimum of 10 hours a week, mostly during the college’s business hours and on weekends. Applicants are permitted to work other employment with this position. SUNY Cortland limits the total number of hours a student employee can work across positions at the university in a given week to 20 hours per week for students taking classes during the summer term and 29 hours a week to students not taking classes during the summer term. This time limit does not apply if a student is working for CAS/Campus Dining or at an off-campus location.
This position is not compatible with the summer Orientation Assistant position. Candidates will not be able to work both positions. Days/Hours Needed Generally, office hours will be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Conference assistant related responsibilities will sometimes include evening and weekend work.
Schedules can be flexible as conference and office needs vary depending on the schedule during the summer. Minimum of 10 hours will be scheduled each week working either in the office or on conference duties. Some weeks may have more hours available. Campus Location/Bldg. Conference work be at both the Residence Life and Housing Office in addition to also working within the residence halls across campus. Required Qualifications Must be an enrolled SUNY student for the Fall 2025 semester. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working with the Office of Residence Life and Housing is preferred. Physical Demands Limited physical demands, but position may be required to stand for long periods of time, manipulate keys and locks, and conduct visual inspections of residential spaces. Special Conditions for Eligibility Contact Name(s) & Email(s) Jesse Bair – jesse.bair@cortland.edu Salary Grade A-$15.50/hr. Salary Posting Detail Information Posting Number SA23172 Review Start Date 04/07/2025 Open Date 03/24/2025 Close Date 08/01/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Conference assistants will be provided housing in a campus residence hall as part of their employment. A meal plan is not included with these positions.
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. Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Will you be taking any summer session classes? If so please list what session you will be taking the classes, first or second session.(Open Ended Question)
* Please list any positions you have had with Residence Life and Housing. If none, simply write "N/A."(Open Ended Question)
* Please list any other planned employment you have for Summer 2025 including position name, location, and expected hours per week (i.e. Admissions Tour Guide, SUNY Cortland, 20 hours per week). If you do not have any planned employment, you can simply write "N/A."(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Optional Documents Curriculum Vitae or Resume Cover Letter Letters of Recommendation (Self-Submitted by Applicant)
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