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About the Role
The First-Gen Office Programs Assistant supports the Unity Center in creating meaningful experiences, resources, and community-building initiatives for first-generation college students. This role focuses on fostering belonging, connection, and student success through program planning, outreach, and event coordination.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and implementing first-generation student programs, workshops, and events
- Support signature programs and celebrations, including First-Generation College Celebration Week
- Facilitate educational, social, leadership, and community-building opportunities
- Promote programs through marketing, outreach, and social media efforts
- Maintain attendance records, program data, and student engagement tracking
- Support communication with participants, campus partners, and external guests
- Assist with event logistics, including setup, registration, hospitality, and breakdown
- Collaborate with Unity Center staff to identify and address student needs
- Attend staff meetings and contribute ideas for improving programs and services
Requirements
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Reliable, responsible, and detail-oriented
- Commitment to supporting student success and fostering inclusive communities
- Interest in leadership development, community engagement, and first-generation student advocacy
- Must be a student at Ithaca College
- Successful completion of I-9 and employment eligibility requirements
Skills
- Program planning
- Event management
- Marketing
- Social media marketing
- Student engagement
- Canva
- Microsoft Office
Location
- Ithaca, NY
Work Type
- Full Academic Year
- Fall and Spring Semesters
Experience Level
- Student
Salary/Compensations
- $16.00 per hour
Benefits
- Standard annual pay increases when applicable
- Skill development in program planning, leadership, and event management
- Professional mentorship from Unity Center staff
- Experience supporting student success and belonging
About the Company
- Ithaca College Unity Center
- Ithaca College student employment program provides experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills
Equal Opportunity
- Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.