Orientation Advisor Selection

Orientation Advisor (OA) 2026 Application

Our 2026 OA Application is coming soon! Check back here for updates 

Orientation Advisor 2025 Job Description

In your role as a paraprofessional member of the Orientation staff, we expect that you will perform tasks associated with orientation:

  • Actively and fully participate in extensive training for the position; all OAs must be available for all of the following:

    • Mandatory OA Meeting: a mandatory meeting for all hired OAs held on Saturday, April 25th from 10:00am-1:00pm. You must be available for this meeting.

    • Staff Retreat: a retreat held traditionally held right before training, that kicks off the summer.

    • OA Training: roughly two weeks of formal training, presentations and workshops in the weeks prior to the Summer Orientation sessions.

  • Lead small-group meetings of new students through a variety of programmatic and transitional topics

  • Serve as a peer academic mentor and support new students with the course registration process

  • Handle the various administrative duties associated preparing for and implementing the Orientation programs
  • Serve as a guide and knowledgeable source of information for new students and their families
  • Display a positive attitude when working with co-workers, new students and their families
  • Serve as a positive role model representing Binghamton University
    Work with the New Student Programs staff in planning and implementing ongoing orientation events during the 2026-2027 academic year and assist with recruitment and selection of the 2027 Orientation Advisor staff.

The OA position is a full-time summer job. You will be required to attend a mandatory meeting for all hired OAs held on Saturday, April 25th from 10:00am-1:00pm. We will then continue our training and administrative preparation for summer Orientation 2026 in late May and will be working through the opening of the 2026-2027 academic year (full schedule to come). The Orientation program allows OAs to take one online, asynchronous class during Summer Session I (May 11th-June 28th) if desired. However, OAs cannot take classes during Summer Session II. Additionally, OAs will not be permitted to hold other summer jobs at any point during the summer without prior approval from Emily Ziemba, Assistant Director for New Student Programs.

Qualifications

In order to be considered as a candidate, you must:

  • Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5
  • Be in good judicial standing with the University
  • Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student for the fall 2026 semester

We'll be holding tabling sessions in January to allow students to learn more about the OA position and ask questions. You can find the schedule on B-Engaged.

Benefits of Being an Orientation Advisor

Orientation Advisors are provided benefits that include pay, university housing, summer health fee, and partial meals. More specific information is provided below: 

  • Hourly payment at the rate of $17 per hour to be paid throughout the summer
  • Summer University Housing in the Apartments Community (required)
  • Meals throughout the Orientation sessions and summer meal plan
  • Summer Health Fee 
  • Priority course registration for Spring 2027
  • Binghamton/Orientation apparel, including uniform
  • Additional hourly payment for working Family Weekend 2026
  • Additional hourly payment for working January 2027 Orientation 
  • Additonal hourly payment for the Walk OA program

*Cumulative summer earnings are based on hours worked for all Orientations and are subject to change

Orientation Advisors will also receive the following marketable skills:

  • Develop leadership & organizational skills
    • Communication
    • Public speaking
    • Teamwork & collaboration
    • Professionalism
    • Problem solving
    • Adaptability
    • Many more!
  • Knowledge of Binghamton University history, policies, procedures, etc.
    Opportunity to work with a diverse group of people and make friends with fellow staff members
  • Personal satisfaction from helping new students and their families
  • Chance to assess and develop personal strengths and abilities
    Enhance networking skills and abilities with Binghamton University faculty and staff
  • Gain practical experience in teamwork and role modeling

Application Process

The 2026 OA Application will be due by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Based on your general online application, you may be invited to participate in an individual interview followed by a group interview. To help prepare for the individual interview please visit the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development.

The timeline for decision-making will be as follows:

  • Individual interviews will be conducted on Sunday, February 22, 2026
  • Group process will be on Sunday, March 1, 2026
  • Notification of hire on or before Wednesday, March 4, 2026
  • Accept position with signed contract by Wednesday, March 18, 2026
  • Mandatory OA Meeting on Saturday, April 25, 2026

Please contact New Student Programs if you have any questions. You can email the Orientation office at orientation@binghamton.edu or call at 607-777-6393.

All application materials must be submitted by 11:59PM on Sunday, February 8, 2026.