Job Description

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:

• 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, 10:00 AM to 4:00 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: $16.00

Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume and cover letter. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@ithaca.edu. Screening of applications will begin in November.

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 Student Employment @ IC

Ithaca College strives to offer experiential learning opportunities through its student employment programming, designing all student positions around a range of transferable skills desired by recruiters across a range of industries. As a student employee at Ithaca College, you will have the opportunity to utilize skills developed within the classroom and to put them into practice in a professional setting.

Preference for student employment positions is granted to students with Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility.

To learn more about IC Student Employment, please visit our website For questions about this job, please contact the Hiring Manager listed on this posting or StudentEmployment@Ithaca.edu