STUDENT- Coordinator for Community Engagement

The ORSL Student Coordinator for Community Engagement & Programs serves the primary student contact for ORSL’s three affiliate communities (Ithaca College Catholic Community, First Baptist Church in Ithaca, and Hillel at Ithaca College) and the campus’ six partner groups (Chabad at Ithaca College, Cereal Ministry, Community Church Leadership Program, IC Muslim Student, IC Paganism and Witchcraft Community, Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, and Mindful IC). This role will assist these communities with day-to-day work and help event follow-up is happening as needed.

Responsibilities 

• In conjunction with the ORSL Director, plan and implement initiatives and events of public interest at Muller Chapel such as the biannual open house; 
• Communicate regularly with staff and student leaders associated with affiliated communities and partner groups (introductions will be made by the ORSL Director) to help determine the needs of different communities and how ORSL’s resources will be utilized; 
• Promote any programming happening in Muller Chapel provided it is sponsored by a registered organization at Ithaca College; 
• In partnership with the ORSL Director, develop strategies to increase awareness of Muller Chapel and its resources (including weekly wellness programs and meditation room); 
• Provide general office support and maintenance of Muller Chapel (including alerting the Director of low supplies in the chapel kitchen and office); 
• Greet visitors to Muller Chapel and actively foster a welcoming, inclusive environment; Provide peer-to-peer support and referrals for students who need resources; 
• Work up to 20 hours a week at Muller Chapel; 

Qualifications 

• Previous experience with event planning, group discussion facilitation and/or community engagment preferred; 
• Must be available for staff training at the beginning of the Fall/Spring semester, weekly hour-long staff meetings and biweekly half-hour one-on-one meetings with the ORSL Director. These meetings are arranged in conjunction with student staff schedules; 
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality with Muller Chapel documents, meetings, conversations, and visitors; 
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5; 
• Must be enrolled as a student at Ithaca College and in good academic standing for the term prior to starting and during the entire period of employment.

Pay Rate: $15.15

Instruction to Applicants 

Interested applicants must apply online at ithaca.edu/jobs and attach a resume and cover letter  attach (1) an updated resume and (2) a document (PDF or Word) that includes your name and provides short answers (no more than 200 words each) to the following two questions: 

• Why are you interested in supporting belonging at Ithaca College? 
• What specific experiences, skills, and/or interests do you have that align with this position’s responsibilities and qualifications? 

Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@ithaca.edu. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

Application deadline is April 22nd at Midnight or until all positions are filled. Interviews will occur as applications are submitted. 

Questions about the nature of the position itself should be directed to Austin Reid at areid1@ithaca.edu.

If you need assistance writing or editing your resume, please contact the Center for Career Exploration and Development at (607) 274-3365, careers@ithaca.edu, or visit 101 Muller Center. 

Preference will be given to students with Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility. For questions, please contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu. 

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.