Job Description

Job Summary :

At Ithaca College, experiential learning prepares students to make their mark in the ever-changing world in which they live.

Given this focus, encapsulated and enlivened by the motto Theory, Practice, Performance (or learning, trying and doing) we are looking for a Student Employment Specialist to join the Center for Career Exploration & Development at Ithaca College.

The Student Employment Specialist will be responsible for building and implementing programming to enhance student employment at Ithaca College, in coordination with faculty and staff campus-wide.

Supervision :

The Student Employment Specialist will report to the Associate Director of the Center for Career Exploration and Development in the Enrollment and Student Success division.

Ongoing communication and coordination will be necessary with the Provost’s Office, the Registrar’s Office, Human Resources, and Student Financial Services.

Job responsibilities :

• Help implement system to promote and post positions clearly and efficiently
• Assist supervisors in enhancing job descriptions to include NACE competencies to ensure student employment positions include experience that will help students prepare for the career
• Create and deliver ongoing professional development for supervisors to provide meaningful, real-world opportunities in each of their student employment positions
• Create and deliver training program for students in advance of their first day of employment, and throughout the year
• Maintain and enhance student employment website for both current and prospective students and families
• Partner with Student Financial Services to ensure Federal Work Study guidelines are followed and work to further promote FWS opportunities for students, including on-campus positions as well as off-campus positions with community partner organizations
• Maintain communication with off-campus federal work study supervisors that employ our students in federal work study positions to ensure those positions will benefit our students and to serve as a point of contact for the college
• Assist students looking to navigate student employment opportunities and be available to answer questions as they arise
• Design, coordinate and implement career-related workshops, events and fairs related to student employment opportunities
• Partner and meet regularly with a counterpart in HR to establish and maintain proper protocol regarding payroll and required documents-related inquiries
• Oversee and maintain a database that will house internship information for all students at IC, following the successful implementation of student employment programming across campus.

Duties may evolve as our internship program grows, and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational needs.

Additional duties as reasonably assigned

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree
• Dedicated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• At least one year of experience in a related position or field
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Demonstrated ability to successfully create and develop programmatic and process improvement initiatives
• Outstanding customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications :

• Masters degree in higher ed or related field, or 3-5 years of experience in a related role
• Experience with Handshake, LinkedIn, Oracle, or similar platforms

Application Instructions :

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or

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.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring Rate :

$58,500. We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including work / life balance, generous paid time off policies, career-enhancing trainings, educational benefits, and opportunities to give back to the community.

Beyond benefits, you’ll enjoy the kind of uniquely rewarding work environment that can only be found in a vibrant college community.

For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit

Preferred stated date :

June 3, 2024

Last updated : 2024-04-06