Student Academic Services Assistant

Student Academic Services Assistant I 10871
Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid teaching staff
• May be responsible for proctoring exams, grading exams with key and distributing handouts

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Some previous coursework may be required
• Good communication skills are essential

Student Academic Services Assistant II 10872
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with demonstrations, developing/finalizing homework assignments, tutoring, grading tests and assistance with lab sessions
• Assist with operation/maintenance of laboratory and facilities
• May supervise other students

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Previous coursework or experience required
• Good communication skills are essential 

Student Academic Services Assistant III 10873
Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical and other supportive assistance to teaching staff
• Collect and summarize technical data
• May assist with preparing course syllabi, instruction of students during class and advising of students

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Good communication and organizational skills are necessary
• An undergraduate degree with specific coursework in area of project/teaching may be required
• Graduate education in the field may be necessary

Student Academic Services Assistant IV 10874
Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead instructional sessions under general guidance of teaching staff
• Operate remote video and audio equipment
• Duties may include course preparation and planning of sessions, editing master tapes, providing emergency repairs to equipment, and securing all video equipment at conclusion of seminars

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Good communication skills are essential
• Decision-making and familiarity with video techniques
• Ability to work independently
• An undergraduate degree with specific coursework in area of project/teaching may be required
• Graduate education in the field may be necessary

Student Administrative Assistant

Student Administrative Assistant I 10876
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with basic administrative functions of an office
• May be required to assist with special projects, basic bookkeeping, preparation of publications and/or newsletters, preparation of fund-raising events and researching/writing articles for publication

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Must have good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work with various populations is necessary

Student Administrative Assistant II 10877
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative functions of an office
• Assist with special projects, do research, keep accurate records, handle money, act as receptionists, prepare budget records, plan departmental activities, prepare publication materials, maintain accounting records

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Previous relevant work experience required
• Good communication, organizational and supervisory skills necessary
• Must be able to work with a variety of people and meet deadlines

Student Administrative Assistant III 10878
Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the total operation of an entire unit
• Duties may include preparing payroll, budge analysis, write/edit articles for campus wide distribution, translation of language(s), orientation and training of student employees, special projects as assigned

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge of all equipment related to the unit
• Must be able to work with a variety of populations
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and make independent decisions
• Supervisory experience may be required

Student Administrative Assistant IV 10879
Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves in an internship capacity for a department
• Oversee, coordinate, monitor and/or develop programs for a unit or department
• May involve special projects requiring independent decision-making, advanced coursework/degree and/or the ability to work without supervision
• Duties might include counseling, analysis of data, editing manuscripts for publication, preparing material for dissemination to Cornell's internal and/or external publics, knowledge of budgeting and accounting procedures

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Good communication and organization
• Must be able to work with a variety of populations
• Must be able to meet deadlines
• Supervisory experience required
• Knowledge of technical, complex subject areas may be required
• Extensive use of personal computers may be involved

Student Athletic Service Assistant

Student Athletic Service Assistant I 10884
Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for general supervision and/or activities at specific athletic activities

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Position may require basic first aid knowledge including CPR
• Knowledge of specific equipment or sports terminology may be necessary

Student Athletic Service Assistant II 10885
Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for specific athletic event/area
• Enforce departmental rules and regulations

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge of specific equipment or sports terminology may be necessary
• May require knowledge of basic first aid to include CPR and/or Water Safety Instructor certification

Student Athletic Service Assistant III 10886
Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for specific athletic event/area
• Enforce departmental rules and regulations
• May supervise other student employees

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge of specific equipment or sports terminology may be necessary
• Previous experience in specific athletic area required
• Ability to make decisions, supervise student employees and work with large populations necessary
• Knowledge of basic first aid to include CPR and/or Water Safety Instructor certification

Student Athletic Service Assistant IV 10887 
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in all drills and scrimmages
• Responsible for coverage of home/away contest for one intercollegiate team during one, two, and/or three of the seasons as assigned by the supervisor of student trainers
• Duties may include counseling and/or instruction of various athletic classes
• Documentation of all injuries and the treatment given
• May be required to supervise in the dorms and/or at night activities

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in specific athletic area required
• Requires knowledge of basic first aid to include CPR and/or Water Safety Instructor certification
• Knowledge of specific equipment or sports terminology may be necessary
• Ability to make decisions, supervise student employees and work with large populations necessary

Student Computer Assistant

Student Computer Assistant I 10892
Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain computer equipment
• Ability to write and test entry-level computer programs
• Train and support staff and/or students in the use of software and hardware
• Maintain and update manuals
• Establish and/or customize systems according to specific needs of an office

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Ability to establish and/or customize systems according to specific needs of an office
• Coursework and experience in major programming languages and corresponding software and hardware equipment

Student Computer Assistant II 10893
Duties and Responsibilities

• Offers computer support that requires complex computer knowledge and skills
• Operate and maintain computer equipment
• Train and support staff and/or students in the use of software and hardware
• Maintain and update manuals
• Establish and/or customize systems according to specific needs of an office

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Ability to write and test computer programs
• Coursework and experience in major programming languages and corresponding software and hardware equipment
• Troubleshooting experience and knowledge of current state-of-the-art equipment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students/staff/faculty as needed

Student Computer Assistant III 10894
Duties and Responsibilities

• Offers specialized computer support that requires highly complex computer knowledge and skills
• Duties may include programming, analysis work and/or system development
• Typically acts as a consultant to departmental staff/faculty

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Ability to write and test computer programs
• Troubleshooting experience and extensive knowledge of current state-of-the-art equipment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students/staff/faculty
• Relevant coursework or degree may be required

Student Food/Hospitality Assistant

Student Food/Hospitality Assistant I 10896
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of food set-up, service and clean-up in dining facilities

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Good public relations skills necessary
• Must meet minimum age requirement for alcoholic beverage sales

Student Food/Hospitality Assistant II 10897
Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, professional service to guests/patrons
• Assist in preparation of food set-up, service and clean-up in dining facilities
• Assist with training of new employees

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Must meet minimum age requirement for alcoholic beverage sales
• Knowledge of complex machinery or lab equipment
• Supervisory experience may be required

Student Food/Hospitality Assistant III 10898 
Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise banquets and other large-scale functions
• Supervise other student cooks in preparation and service of hot foods for large-scale food service operations

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Must meet minimum age requirement for alcoholic beverage sales
• Knowledge of complex machinery or lab equipment
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in animal slaughter, meat processing and sanitation may be required

Student Food/Hospitality Assistant IV 10899
Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for specific area and all functions involved within that area

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Excellent communication and organizational skills required along with the ability to work effectively with a variety of publics
• Extensive experience required along with advanced coursework or degree in field
• Must be able to supervise a variety of people

Student Labor/Facilities Assistant

Student Labor/Facilities Assistant I 10900
Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties in specified area(s) and/or maintenance on specific equipment
• May be required to perform manual labor such as moving furniture and lifting heavy items
• May be required to operate standard motor vehicle to transport people and goods to specific locations

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Experience/familiarity required with basic hand tools and simple machinery

Student Labor/Facilities Assistant II 10901
Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties in specified area(s) and/or maintenance on specific equipment Experience/familiarity required with basic hand tools and simple machinery
• May be required to perform manual labor such as moving furniture and lifting heavy items
• May be required to operate standard motor vehicle to transport people and goods to specific locations
• Assist Cornell staff and/or other professional personnel in construction and/or maintenance of university facilities and equipment

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Previous training /experience with specific tools or equipment is required
• Experience in research and report writing procedures may be necessary
• Position may require a valid Class C driver's license and/or high level of physical fitness and endurance

Student Labor/Facilities Assistant III 10902
Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare prototype models under the direction of university staff and/or faculty
• Update maps utilizing knowledge of campus topography or utility facilities

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Previous training /experience with specific tools or equipment is required
• Experience in research and report writing procedures may be necessary
• Position may require a valid Class C driver’s license and/or high level of physical fitness and endurance
• Position may require extensive knowledge and/or coursework in architectural design or drafting
• May be required to possess a Class II Chauffeur license

Student Labor/Facilities Assistant IV 10903
Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs, maintains, records and oversees construction of site projects
• Perform field inspections, to possibly include review of telecommunications installations, on various construction projects
• May require the ability to prepare and interpret complex drawings for construction contracts and supervisory experience

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Familiarity with construction protocol and procedures and demonstrated ability to deal with the public
• Experience/familiarity required with basic hand tools and simple machinery
• Position may require extensive knowledge and/or coursework in architectural design or drafting
• May be required to possess a Class II Chauffeur license

Student Library Assistant

Student Library Assistant I 10904
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist staff with daily, routine library operations
• Duties may include library searches, general office work, data entry, assisting patrons, book repairs, and maintaining statistics

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Good manual dexterity necessary for specified tasks

Student Library Assistant II 10905
Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform complex library tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively with the public
• May oversee operation of library unit in absence of regular staff member(s)
• May supervise other students

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Requires ability to make independent decisions

Student Library Assistant III 10906
Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs selection and pre-cataloging tasks within one or more specific languages
• Duties may include complex searching/selection of materials, filing and maintenance of catalog files, assisting users with reference requests, letter writing, exchange correspondence, training of other library assistants, special projects and use of computerized systems

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Familiarity with background and culture of specific countries is required
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the languages
• Experience in library bibliographic applications and work processing required

Student Library Assistant IV 10907
Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs complex selection and pre-cataloging tasks within a specific library collection indigenous to a specific language
• Duties include search/selecting materials in specific language (s), filing and maintenance of catalogs, reference assistance, letter writing/exchange correspondence, training of library assistants, use/input concerning design of computerized systems for bibliographic control, and special projects

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Ability to write and speak in one or more languages related to the collection
• Ability to use computer systems and work processing necessary
• Previous experience as Student Library Asst. III in specific collection, with solving bibliographic problems and collection development experience required

Student Art/Entertainment Assistant

Student Art/Entertainment Assistant I 10880
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with projects or research as needed
• Duties in this category may also include modeling for studio/drawing classes

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Good organizational ability and willingness to pay attention to detail essential
• Mechanical aptitude for audiovisual equipment may be required
• Ability to work with various populations

Student Art/Entertainment Assistant II 10881
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with special projects or research as needed
• Duties in this category may also include modeling for studio/drawing classes

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Good organizational ability and attention to detail essential
• Mechanical aptitude for audiovisual equipment may be required
• Must be able to work with various populations
• Previous relevant work experience or demonstrated expertise in a specific area may be required
• Ability to create and develop a marketing campaign may be required
• May require submission of an art portfolio, graphic arts background or architectural drafting experience

Student Art/Entertainment Assistant III 10882
Duties and Responsibilities

• May create content for social media
• Assist with setting up AV equipment and other needs as needed for programming events
• May operate video and audio equipment
• May supervise other students

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Good organizational ability and attention to detail essential
• Mechanical aptitude for audiovisual equipment may be required
• Must be able to work with various populations
• Previous relevant work experience or demonstrated expertise in a specific area required
• Ability to create and develop a marketing campaign
• May require submission of an art portfolio, graphic arts background or architectural drafting experience
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in specific areas
• May be required to supervise other student employees
• Creative abilities and willingness to work with deadlines necessary

Student Art/Entertainment Assistant IV 10883
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with special projects or research as needed
• May be required to supervise other student employees
• Duties in this category may also include modeling for studio/drawing classes
• Duties may include public speaking, performing, and composing

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Accomplished musical skills and ability to perform, perceive, choose and/or compose appropriate music
• Ability to play wide variety of musical styles

Student Research/Field/Lab Assistant

Student Research/Field/Lab Assistant I 10908
Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks in a research environment
• Assist staff in laboratory or fieldwork
• Dispense supplies to laboratories, clean glassware, maintain inventory, perform assays, set up and conduct experiences

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Relevant coursework as well as knowledge of lab equipment and procedures may be required

Student Research/Field/Lab Assistant II 10909
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in performing assigned laboratory tasks without constant supervision
• May act as lead person in absence of supervisor

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Must be able to organize work, collect and analyze data, make calculations, prepare reports, keep records, and make independent decisions
• Ability to complete assigned special projects with minimal supervision
• Requires previous, related coursework and knowledge of equipment used in labs

Student Research/Field/Lab Assistant III 10910
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist professors in development and implementation of experiments
• Perform complex laboratory tasks with minimal supervision
• Responsible for care of research animals/plants in one or more of the department buildings during weekends and vacations

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Ability to complete assigned special projects with minimal supervision
• Advanced or upper-level coursework along with extensive knowledge of lab equipment and procedures are required

Student Research/Field/Lab Assistant IV 10911
Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs complex laboratory and diagnostic tests with minimal supervision
• Maintains records associated with diagnostic/lab tests
• Determines proper tests for research work
• Conducts library searches for information related to research problems
• May assist and direct clients and/or staff who require the services of the lab
• Supervises maintenance of the facility and other laboratory assistants

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Extensive and comprehensive knowledge of related course material
• Experience with diagnostic and laboratory procedures/equipment required

Student Services/Community Assistant

Student Services/Community Assistant I 10888
Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services to students
• Assist with implementation of activities relating to a specific program or department
• Ensure compliance of university regulations/policies

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Good communication and organizational skills are necessary
• Ability to deal effectively with various populations and ensure compliance with university regulations/policies
• Valid driver's license may be required

Student Services/Community Assistant II 10889
Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to areas targeting student services
• Act as reference source for questions/concerns relating to student activities or the Cornell community
• Assist with training sessions to promote living, working, and learning environments that are physically and environmentally safe
• May supervise other students, develop educational/informational materials, ensure building security, maintain equipment, and conduct walking tours

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Ability to effectively interact with various populations
• Good communication and organizational skills are necessary
• Valid driver's license may be required

Student Services/Community Assistant III 10890
Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for specific area that provides supportive service(s) to students and/or Cornell/Ithaca community
• Act as reference source for questions/concerns relating to student activities or the Cornell community
• Assist with training sessions to promote living, working, and learning environments that are physically and environmentally safe
• May supervise other students, develop educational/informational materials, ensure building security, maintain equipment, and conduct walking tours

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Must interact well with various populations
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required
• Experience with computer word processing necessary

Student Services/Community Assistant IV 10891
Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides legal, medical, or management assistance under general supervision

Knowledge/Experience Requirements

• Extensive training, experience, expertise, and advanced coursework in specific field are required
• Ensure compliance of university regulations/policies
• Degree in field may be required
• A valid driver's license may be required