STUDENT-Summer Residential Life Office Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities 

Support the day-to-day activities of the Office(s) of Residential Life, including but not limited to answering phones, taking messages, answering emails, opening, and closing the offices, copying, data entry, making deliveries to and from various campus offices, providing lock-out coverage, appointment scheduling, and greeting visitors. 

Serve as a resource to individuals and connect them with campus and community resources. This requires responding to requests and seeking information to answer questions appropriately including questions regarding housing policies, procedures, and associated concerns. 

Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. 

Assist with various projects including contributing to or producing effective marketing materials. 

Provide clerical assistance such as copying, typing and filing for departmental and professional staff. 

 

Expectations 

Be professional, reliable, confident, and flexible. 

Adhere to project timelines and work shifts. 

Stay busy – if there is nothing to work on, ask a staff member.  

Always provide the best customer service. Go above and beyond. 

Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment and to follow through with ideas from conception to completion. 

Set a positive tone for interaction and demonstrate responsibility and respect for others’ rights, feelings, lifestyles, diverse backgrounds, and for personal and College property. 

Communicate in a clear and friendly manner. 

Express enthusiasm and positive energy in a dynamic work environment. 

Take initiative and work independently. 

 

Required Qualifications 

Applicant must maintain good conduct and academic standing.  

Willingness to commit for entirety of the summer with the possibility to stay on for the Fall and Spring Semesters. 

Ability to work during breaks when needed. 

Prior experience working in an office-setting. 

Customer service orientation. 

Pay Rate: $15.50

For any further questions, please reach out to J.R. Heeter (Administrative Assistant Office of Residential Life) at jheeter@ithaca.edu

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