Student Employment Opportunities

Students awarded work study through financial aid are eligible to apply for the EOP Office Assistant position through Handshake.  Students will greet visitors, answer phones, and assist students coming into the office.  If you are interested in learning more about the position, please visit the office in person at 118 Penfield Library or email us at [email protected].

Peer Leaders are the heartbeat of EOP's Summer Program for incoming first-year students.  They act as role models and set the tone for our incoming EOP students during the EOP Summer Program.  Peer leaders receive free housing, meals, and compensation during the summer program.  

Apply to become a Peer Leader through Handshake.  Application opens during the fall semester.

What You'll Do:

• Live On Campus – Reside in campus housing for the duration of the program
• Create Interactive Programming
• Promote Academic Success
• Connect to Resources – Introduce new students to campus resources
• Build Community – Help incoming EOP students feel welcomed, supported, and excited about their Oswego journey
• On-Call Support

What You'll Gain:

• Paid Position
• Free Housing & Meals
• Program Development Skills – Learn to design, facilitate, and execute engaging programming
• Residential Life Experience
• Lasting Impact – Be a foundational part of incoming students' Oswego experience

As an Academic Peer Coach, you're not a tutor—you're a motivator, mentor, and champion for your fellow EOP students' success. This dynamic role helps your peers develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive academically at Oswego.

What You'll Do:

• Empower & Encourage – Inspire fellow students to reach their full potential
• Facilitate Study Support – Help students build effective study habits and learning strategies
• Connect to Resources – Serve as the bridge linking students to campus resources
• Develop Workshops – Create and present academic strategy workshops
• Plan Events – Collaborate with the Peer Coach team to organize academic activities
• Professional Development – Participate in leadership training

What You'll Gain

• Paid Position
• Leadership Experience – Build valuable skills in mentoring, facilitation, communication, and program development
• Professional Growth

Academic Peer Coaches are nominated based on cumulative GPA (2.85+). Eligible students receive nomination emails near the beginning of each semester.

May be used for class credit to provide assistance with any projects the department is working on as it relates to the student's career interests.

Graduate assistantships are excellent opportunities for graduate students to engage with faculty and departments in rewarding interactions to help solve real world problems and/or further teaching, research, and creative activities.  Visit the Graduate assistantships website for more information and job postings.