Deans Office Student Assistant

Position Title: Office of the Deans Student Assistant

Semester/Year: 2026-2027 Academic Year 

Total Positions Available: 

Supervisor: Jessica McDonald

Pay rate: $16 per hour 

Hours per wk: Approximately 2-6 hrs

Start Date: 8/31/2026

End Date: 5/10/2027

Position Summary

The student assistants in the Office of the Hobart and William Smith Deans reflect the many outstanding students at the Colleges. Student assistants should be prepared to do the following responsibilities:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Serve as one of the first points of contact for all students seeking assistance in the Deans’ Office.
• Greet and welcome students, promoting a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive office environment.
• Answer and transfer phone calls in a professional manner.
• Perform general office tasks as needed (filing, copying, scanning, cleaning, mailing, etc.).
• Assist with office events.
• Connect with new First Year or Transfer students as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Show professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Be respectful to all students, staff, and faculty as it pertains to their individual needs.
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Use professional communications skills both oral and written.
• Share general knowledge of on and off campus resources for students and families.

Application Instructions

Interview required. Students with Federal Work Study are encouraged to apply.

Students hired into on-campus jobs must complete federal employment paperwork, including the Form I9. Students must present original documents indicating they are eligible to work in the U.S. Photocopies of documents cannot be accepted. Students should ensure they have their documents on campus or have a plan to get their documents to campus if they are hired to work on campus.