The Summer Staff Application opens on February 18, 2026
2026 Summer Staff Job Description
New Student Programs is in search of twelve (12) Orientation Summer Staff to assist with the implementation of New Student and Family Orientation during the months of late June and July. There will be additional opportunities in late August to continue working if desired.
Responsibilities
Orientation Summer Staff will assist with the logistics of running the New Student and Family Orientation Programs. In addition to the general responsibilities listed below, Summer Staff are expected to support the Binghamton University Orientation experience through serving as a resource for incoming students and their families and handling the various operational duties associated with the program.
Summer Staff will fulfill the following responsibilities:
- Welcome new students and their families by providing excellent customer service
- Lead campus tours for small groups of family members
- Assist with check-in and check-out processes for session attendees
- Host Late Nite events as assigned during Orientation sessions
- Provide technical support for presentations in the Anderson Center Concert Theater and Watters Theater
- Actively manage and participate in the organization of parking lots for Orientation sessions
- Set up and tear down events as needed
- Participate in a 5-day training for the position
- Other responsibilities and duties as assigned
Dates of Employment
The official employment dates for this position are Monday, June 8th, 2026 to Friday, July 24, 2026.
Orientation Summer Staff can up to 20 hours during Orientation sessions based on need and availability. The position allows for flexibility to attend Summer Session classes and participate in other jobs and/or internships if desired. The Orientation Summer Staff position must take priority when Orientation is in session. Classes and/or other jobs/internships must be approved by the supervisor prior to position start.
Mandatory training for this position will take place on June 8th-June 12th.
Additional opportunities to work welcome week programming and a make-up Orientation session will take place in August. Hours/shift availability will be based on staffing needs. More information will be shared closer to these events.
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $17.00 to be received in bi-weekly paychecks. On-campus housing is available for this position.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will:
- Possess great time management skills and be detail-oriented
- Be flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced and changing work environment
- Have excitement and dedication to welcoming new incoming students to Binghamton University
Required:
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
- Be in good academic and judicial standing
- Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Binghamton University for the Fall 2026 semester
Application
B-Engaged applications open on February 18, 2026. Questions can be directed to orientation@binghamton.edu
Binghamton University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.