About the role#
The Center for the Study of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity (CSCRE) at Ithaca College is hiring an Office Assistant. This position provides administrative support to the department assistant and faculty members. It is a paid, part-time role offering between 5 and 10 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Copy and scan office materials.
- Perform data entry and light typing tasks.
- Manage Excel spreadsheets for course schedules, mailing lists, and student records.
- Respond to walk-in visitors and phone inquiries.
- Assist with campus errands and poster distribution.
- Update the department website and social media channels.
- Help faculty and staff with special projects and assignments.
- Design posters when needed.
What you'll need#
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive files.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Effective time management skills.
- Relevant academic background in fields such as Communications, Business Administration, Sociology, History, or Political Science.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Ithaca, New York.
- Work is on-site.
- The hourly pay rate is $16.
- Scheduling is flexible and determined at the start of the semester based on student availability and department needs.
- Employment is on a rolling basis.
About Ithaca College
Ithaca College is a private liberal arts institution based in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1892 as a music conservatory, the college now offers over 90 majors and 70 minors across five schools. It maintains a residential campus environment for a student body supported by approximately 2,881 employees. The institution emphasizes a combination of academic theory and practical performance.
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