STUDENT- Spring 2026, Student Employment Office Operations Assistant

Overview:

Please note, our office is hiring an additional student employee to with a start date of Spring 2026. The Student Employment Assistant supports the daily operations of the Student Employment office at Ithaca College. This position plays a key role in maintaining job requisitions, managing communications, and ensuring a smooth experience for students and supervisors. The assistant will also contribute to special projects such as promoting job opportunities, assisting with presentations, and enhancing the Student Employment website.

 

Department: Center for Career Exploration and Development

Hiring Manager: Hope Borsic, Student Employment Specialist

Pay Rate/ Level: B Level: $16.15 

Hours: 10  hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday availability is a requirement.  

Start Date: ASAP, Ideally January 20th. 

 

Work Requirements:

     • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

     • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

     • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

     • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email systems, and web navigation.

 

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities (TDRs):

Responsibilities:

        1.      Requisition Maintenance:

             •    Log into the ICHR Cloud to review and approve job requisitions.

             •    Ensure job descriptions are accurate, compliant, and well-formatted.

             •    Communicate with supervisors to make necessary adjustments.

        2.      Email and Communication Management:

             •    Access and manage the Student Employment email inbox.

             •    Respond to inquiries using provided templates or escalate as needed.

             •    Categorize and organize emails into designated folders.

        3.      Offer Management:

             •    Communicate with the Student Employment Specialist on any irregular offers.

        4.      System Navigations 

             •    Learn and navigate ICHR Cloud to review, approve, and track student employment requisitions.

             •     Access and update records in relevant student employment databases and tracking spreadsheets.

             •    Utilize the ticketing system to monitor and resolve submitted requests.

             •    Use Ithaca College’s internal platforms for job postings, hiring workflows, and student employment records management.

Responsibilities based on interest: 

        1.      Presentations:

             •    Assist with the creation and delivery of workshops and training materials.

             •    Provide logistical support for events.

        2.      Job Promotions:

             •    Collaborate with the team to advertise hard-to-fill or high-priority roles.

             •    Monitor promotional efforts and suggest improvements.

        3.      Newsletter and Web Maintenance:

             •    Draft and distribute newsletters featuring job updates and program highlights.

             •    Update and maintain the Student Employment website to ensure accurate content.

 

Candidate Qualifications:

             •    Prior office experience or familiarity with administrative tasks preferred.

             •    Strong organizational and time management skills.

             •    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

             •    Interest in supporting students and promoting career readiness.

             •    Comfort using digital systems and databases; willingness to learn new platforms related to student employment.

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. For assistance with the application process, contact Stud