Job DescriptionHR Student Assistants are expected to perform essential duties, which include but are not limited to:
- Managing the reception area phone, voicemail, and email, responding to written and verbal inquiries related to HR-related functions using exemplary customer service skills.
- Scheduling meetings and appointments on behalf of HR staff, as requested;
- Learning basic information about HR software used within the office, including but not limited to IC HR Cloud.
- Completing projects as assigned by HR staff members.
- Facilitating office housekeeping, including coordinating mail flow in and out of office.
- Completing document management tasks which may arise from time to time.
- Facilitating opening and closing duties within the office.
- Fulfilling other duties as assigned from time to time.
The following competencies are expected of HR Student Assistants:
- Hours: Must be available to work during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
- Enrollment: Must be enrolled full-time in academic credit at Ithaca College in order to apply for this position.
- Qualifications: Must demonstrate professionalism, self-motivation, and strong communication and customer service skills. The ability to take initiative, multitask, and effectively prioritize and organize tasks is essential. Academic coursework or professional experience in human resources is a plus, but not required.
- Confidentiality: Must maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
Learning Targets: This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of human resources while strengthening your professional and communication skills. As an HR Student Office Assistant, you will gain exposure to the delivery, maintenance, and administration of human capital management systems and applicant tracking systems. You'll also experience the dynamic and evolving nature of the HR environment, providing valuable insight into real-world HR operations. Pay Rate: $15.50Instructions to Applicants: Interested applicants must apply online at ithaca.edu/jobs and attach a resume and cover letter. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at ...@ithaca.edu. Screening of applications will begin immediately. 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. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check.About Us At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age. We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements. We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel. When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college. Nestled in the heart of New York State's scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger's as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States. In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check. To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at