EOP/SP Employment Opportunities

EOP Summer Program Peer Counselor Position

DESCRIPTION

The Peer Counselor will assist in transition of students through exposure to areas in social development, cross cultural awareness, campus resources and academic preparation in a challenging and dynamic summer program. The Peer Counselor will also provide counseling and live-in support services to approximately 12-14 pre-freshmen students.

A two credit course is offered in the spring semester to provide training for the summer program.  This course is mandatory and hiring is conditional on participation in this class.

Note: Seniors who will not return for the fall semester are welcomed to apply for Peer Counselor positions.  Meals and living accommodations are provided by the program. 

BENEFITS:

• Professional Development
• Interaction with staff and students
• Development of transferable skills
• Salary is approximately $2,000
• Free Room and Board
  (Pending Final Budget Approval)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in counseling, volunteering, community service, student organizations, tutoring, internships, and mentoring is preferred.
• Cumulative GPA must reflect 2.5 or better. Fall ’09 must reflect a semester GPA of good academic standing  with a minimum of 12 credits successfully completed.
• Successful completion of 57 credits at Binghamton University as of the end of fall 2009.
• Must attend training course to be held in the spring semester (hiring is conditional on participating and successfully completing the 2 credit training course).
• Semester long training course to be held Monday 10:50am to 11:50am. Location TBA.
• Must be available for mandatory training sessions between noon and 4pm beginning June 28 to July  31, 2010.
• ABSOLUTELY NO CONFLICTING OBLIGATIONS (i.e. jobs, classes etc.) FROM JUNE 28 TO July 31, 2010.  Peer Counselors CANNOT take classes (including online classes) during Summer Session II.
• Must live in residence hall throughout the summer program - move in tentative date of June 28 2010.  May reside there until the tentative date of August 6, 2010.

APPLICATION DEADLINE : October 23, 2009 BY 4 P.M.

Submit application @ EOP Office SW 216/218

Applications only available at one of the following information sessions:

Monday, October 5 @ Noon in UU 108 (previously the East Lounge)

Tuesday, October 6 @ 3 p.m. in UU 108 (previously the East Lounge)

Wednesday, October 7 @ 6 p.m. in UU 108 (previously the East Lounge)

A complete application includes: Application, Cover letter, Resume,
unofficial transcript and 3 professional and/or academic references. (cannot use EOP counselor or peers).

LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

EOP SUMMER PROGRAM RHETORIC INSTRUCTOR & TA POSITIONS

DESCRIPTION:

The Rhetoric Instructor and TA will help students develop reading and writing skills to assist with their general critical thinking skills that they can apply to their freshmen coursework.  Assistance is also given to helping students develop strong academic work habits.  The ultimate goal is to transition these individuals to the challenges and rigors of college life.

EOP SUMMER PROGRAM MATH INSTRUCTOR & TA POSITIONS

DESCRIPTION:

The Math Instructor and TA will help students develop mathematical skills to assist with their general critical thinking and problem solving skills that they can apply to their freshmen coursework.  Assistance is also given to helping students develop strong academic work habits.  The ultimate goal is to transition these individuals to the challenges and rigors of college life.

If you have questions regards summer program employment you may contact one of the counselors listed below.

• Vanessa Young, EOP Academic Advisor
  Email: vyoung@binghamton.edu
  Phone: (607) 777-2791
• Judith Pranger - Math Coordinator
  Email: jprange@binghamton.edu
  Phone: (607) 777-2076
• Juan Rosario
  Coordinator of Summer Program Student Services
  Email: jrosario@binghamton.edu
  Phone: (607) 777-2791