Student Assistant Intern

June 12, 2025

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Job Description

About the Job

This is a Student Assistant Intern position within the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), supporting the Human Resources team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess strong writing and editing skills, with a background in English, Communications, or Human Resources preferred.

Job Description

The Student Assistant Intern will contribute to the HR team by:

Proofreading and editing Human Resources documents for grammar, tone, and consistency.
Reviewing and standardizing Human Resources templates (offer letters and memos) for accuracy and professionalism.
Drafting clear and concise internal communications such as announcements, newsletters, and memos.
Collaborating with HR team members to identify and resolve inconsistencies in documentation.
Supporting other Human Resources projects as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Major in English, Communications, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong command of grammar, style, and business-appropriate tone.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be currently attending a New York State college, university or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State attending a college, university or graduate program outside of New York State.
• Must have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year’s worth of academic credits over a more extended period of time may qualify part-time students) OR currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree program
• Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent to a C.

Additional Information:

• The position can be part-time or full-time.
• Fingerprinting and a background check may be required.