The EOP Summer Institute, required to pass by all EOP pre-freshman prior to their entry into SUNY Cortland as freshman in the fall, seeks a full time live-in Junior House Counselor (JHC) to assist in leading a live-in residential staff of four House Counselors. The JHC is a position essential in the students’ acclimation to SUNY Cortland culture and the development of successful work habits. Duties will begin several days prior for training and orientation of staff, and preparation of the students’ floor. The position pays $1,500 and room and board will be provided for you at no charge.
Your duties as Summer Institute Junior House Counselor are as follows:

• Provide a welcoming presence to our new community members.
• Respond to any issues such as homesickness or doubt in one’s abilities.
• Provide peer counseling services as deemed appropriate by EOP Counselors and the EOP Director and/or as mutually agreed upon by Residential Staff.
• Coordinate and participate in out-of-class activities as assigned by EOP staff and the EOP Director and/or as mutually agreed upon by the House Counselor Staff.
• Maintain an environment conducive to study in the residence hall area(s) assigned to the EOP Summer Institute.
• Assist the EOP Staff in administrative matters connected with the Summer Institute, the USDA Summer Food Service Program, student contact records, and staff meetings.
• Attend meals with students.
• Ensure quiet working study hours starting at 7:00 pm, Sunday through Thursday.
• Though students will be in class 8 am-4:15 pm weekdays; you will not attend classes.
• Ensure smooth, timely and efficient student adherence to:
  • class schedule
  • supplemental instructor schedule
  • meals
  • efficient assembly and travel to Friday and Saturday events
  • curfews (outlined at training)
  • no leave policy
• Work with the Senior House Counselor to assist in the direction of the House Counselors.
• Maintain constant communication with EOP Director and Staff

Days/Hours Needed

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Wednesday, July 31, 2024
This is a live in position.

Campus Location/Bldg.

Old Main, Room 136

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Diversity Experience: Experience and/or knowledge about working and interacting with diverse populations are preferred.
• Conduct: Exemplary record of student conduct is desirable.

Physical Demands

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Contact Name(s) & Email(s)

Lewis Rosengarten, Director
lewis.rosengarten@cortland.edu

Salary Grade

C-Other (Specify Below)

Salary

$1,500 Room and Board