Graduate Assistantship – 0386-GAS20 Student Orientation and Family Engagement
Position Type: Graduate Assistantship - Pre-Professional
This form is used to collect application information for the Graduate Assistantship – 0386-GAS20 Student Orientation and Family Engagement position. Please review the position details and eligibility requirements below before submitting your application.
This assistantship is governed by Graduate School policies on assistantships, workload, and eligibility.
| Position Code | 0386-GAS20 |
| Department / Unit | Student Orientation and Family Engagement
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| Supervisor | Justin Dickerson |
| Supervisor Title | Director |
| Supervisor Department | SOFE |
| Supervisor Email | Justin.Dickerson@Oswego.edu |
| Term | Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 |
| Expected Weekly Hours | 20 |
| Work Location | Marano Campus Center |
| Can this position be performed remotely? | Yes - Approximately 25% can be performed remotely |
| Compensation | Tuition:
Stipend: |
| Application Deadline | March 1, 2026 |
Eligibility Requirements
To hold this assistantship, students must:
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Maintain a minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0.
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Be registered for at least 9 graduate credits during each term of the assistantship.
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Be enrolled as a full-time graduate student in good academic standing.
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Student must be able to work Summer 2026 starting by no later than June 1st, but preferred start of May 18th
Additional eligibility or program-specific requirements may apply as outlined by the Graduate School and the appointing department.
Key Responsibilities
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Schedule meetings with incoming students and families to assist with any questions or concerns they might have as they transition into the SUNY Oswego community.
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Conduct proactive outreach to incoming students through phone calls, web-based meetings, and other methods to provide personalized assistance to ease their transition to SUNY Oswego.
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Represent the office of Student Orientation and Family Engagement with interdepartmental engagements. Including, but not limited to: tabling efforts, program execution, and educational presentations via webinar & seminar.
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Hire, Supervise, and Train a group of Office Reception Staff who will serve as customer service agents for an office annex including Student Orientation and Family Engagement, Career Services, and Experiential Learning
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Assist in the delivery of the Laker Scholars Program - an extended Summer Bridge program hosted as a collaborative effort between Academic and Student Affairs
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Monitor and support the operations of the Laker Family Hub - a Supporter Facebook Page hosted by SUNY Oswego
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Create and distribute a monthly Supporter Newsletter sent to all Supporters of current SUNY Oswego students
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Assist in the planning and hosting of Family and Friends Weekend in both Fall and Spring semesters
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Contribute to the accomplishment of strategic goals of the department, division, and university through committee involvement and by completing other tasks, as assigned.
This role has specific renumeration as laid out below:
Total Renumeration: $23,840 yearly - as below - please contact with any questions
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40 hours/week in June and July @$21.00 - $6,740 (Temporary Full Time Appointment)
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20 hours/week for 5 weeks (2 in May, 3 in August) @ $21.00 - $2,100
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Fall and Spring Semester Pay - $7,500 each semester allocated toward stipend or tuition in amounts chosen by Graduate Assistant (ex: if GA chooses to allocate $2,000 toward tuition, $5,500 is paid as stipend, etc.)
Behavior Expectations:
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Concerns should be communicated in a timely fashion with supervisor
List any Learning Outcomes related to the GAs Academic Program
Provide Student-Centered Support
Demonstrate the ability to listen, assess needs, and deliver timely, accurate guidance that supports students and families during key transition periods.
Communicate Effectively Across Audiences
Apply clear, inclusive, and professional communication strategies when engaging students, families, colleagues, and campus partners through multiple formats and platforms.
Build and Sustain Collaborative Relationships
Develop productive working relationships across departments and teams to support shared goals and coordinated service delivery.
Lead and Develop Others
Supervise, train, and support staff by fostering strong customer service skills, accountability, and professional growth.
Advance Organizational Goals Through Strategic Work
Contribute to departmental, divisional, and institutional priorities by applying planning, organization, and problem-solving skills in support of broader university initiatives.
