STUDENT-Human Resources Assistant AY27

Ithaca College • Town of Ithaca, NY

6d • $16

About The Position

The Office of Human Resources is seeking current full-time students to join us
as HR Student Office Assistants starting in August 2026. In this role, you will
manage the HR reception area and provide support to staff across multiple
centers of excellence, including Benefits, HRIS, and Talent Management. Key
responsibilities include performing essential daily tasks, assisting with
ongoing operations, and contributing to special projects as needed.

HR Student Assistants are expected to perform essential duties, which include
but are not limited to:

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.

Requirements

• Must be available to work during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM).
• Must be enrolled full-time in academic credit at Ithaca College in order to apply for this position.
• 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.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Academic coursework or professional experience in human resources is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees