Student Accessibility Services is looking for students to assist with front desk, exam proctoring, and the creation of accessible materials. You will gain valuable communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, by connecting with peers in a helping role, acquiring an understanding of accessibility issues and confidentiality requirements, and coordinating with faculty, staff, and students.
Please note: Hiring for this role depends on passing a background check. This is part of a new IC policy starting Fall 2025.
A successful application consists of the following three components*:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Completion of the Semester Availability Form
*Applicants who complete all three components will be considered before applicants who are missing one or more of them.
Position Description
As an IC student assistant you will have an opportunity to provide useful input, while enhancing your experiential learning, through the following tasks:
- Monitoring students during exams to ensure test security
- Proctoring, reading, or scribing exams as needed
- Addressing current or potential problems in a timely manner with input from SAS staff
- Maintaining a positive and helpful front desk presence as you answer the phone and greet visitors
- Participating in training activities
- Completing other assignments as needed
- Converting course material to an accessible format, as needed
- Tracking and following through on testing and document conversion efforts, as needed
If you possess these attributes, we would like to meet with you.
- Reliability, dependability, and punctuality
- Ability to commit to scheduled work hours
- Ability to accurately multitask with attention to detail
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Teams, etc.). Teams training is available if needed
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all areas of your work
- Proactive problem solver
- Comfortable with computers and with learning new computer-based skills (learning new programs, new procedures, etc.)
- Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor
- Willingness to work during final exam week as available
Hiring manager: Valerie Ober
Hiring rate: $16
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.
In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check.
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.