STUDENT – Division of Advancement Student Assistant / Advancement Fellow

STUDENT EMPLOYEE – Division of Advancement Student Assistant / Advancement Ambassador  

Qualifications  

 

• Currently enrolled as a student at Ithaca College   

• Familiarity with Ithaca College campus, activities, and history  

• Interest in helping Ithaca College  

• Good time-management skills  

• Ability to communicate effectively over the telephone and email  

• Courteous and engaging personality  

• Able to present information concisely 

• Able to follow directions and accurately record data/details   

 

Preferred: 

 

• Experience with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint  

• Experience with social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn etc.  

Description  

 

This person supports the Division of Advancement by assisting the Engagement team with daily operations, alumni communications, data processing, and event preparation. As an ambassador, you would help strengthen relationships between Ithaca College and its alumni community while promoting student awareness of alumni engagement and institutional advancement. 
 You would work collaboratively with Advancement staff and report directly to the Engagement Operations Associate, receiving project-based assignments across the division. 

Responsibilities  

• Answering the main phone line, transferring calls, and taking messages 

• Respond to the alumni email account 

• Provide general information to alumni   

• Processing data in our database (training provided)  

• Coding events and creating nametags 

• Gathering supplies for events  

• Other general office duties as assigned 

Schedule/Hours  

• Office hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  

• 10-15 hours a week  

Experience you’ll gain 

Professional experience  

Knowledge of Ithaca College  

Better understanding of Philanthropy & Engagement  

Develop transferable skills:  

• Verbal communication  

• Collaboration and teamwork  

• Time management  

• Customer service skills  

• Working in a database  

1. Networking Opportunities  

Compensation  

• Beginning at minimum pay range ($16 per hour) 

Instructions to Apply:   

• Kindly apply online and attach a resume and cover letter.    

• For questions about the position, please contact bbossard@ithaca.edu  

•  For questions about the online application, please contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu 

 

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. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acce... Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.
For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.
For more information about student employment or specific job inquiries, visit our website or contact the hiring manager listed on the job posting.