On-Campus Student Job Opportunities
Listed below are on-campus, student job opportunities. Specific questions about jobs should be directed to the appropriate contact person listed. Departments can use our job submission form to advertise a student job.
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Position Title: Event Staff
Hiring Dept.: Alumni Association
Contact Person: Cristen McQuillan
Contact Phone: 757-221-1176
Contact Email: [[clmcquillan]]
Website Address: wmalumni.com
Duties: Part-time event work including special events occurring at the Alumni House throughout the summer and school year. Assist with event setup, cleanup, and customer service for events including weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate parties, college functions, meetings and more. Currently looking for summer staff from May – August, with the possibility to work during the school year if interested.
Skills: customer service, self-motivated, reliable, punctual, fast learner.
Hours: Varied depending on event schedule
Pay: $7.25/hour, plus meals if working over lunch or dinner.
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Position Title: Virginia Sea Grant Project and Office Aide
Hiring Department: Virginia Sea Grant. Virginia Sea Grant provides the science to help fisheries managers, communities, and others make smart decisions regarding Virginia's coasts and oceans. Learn more about us at http://vaseagrant.vims.edu
Contact Person: Cheryl Jenkins
Contact Number: 804-684-7335
Contact Email: [[ckjenkins]]
Website Address of Hiring Department: http://vaseagrant.vims.edu
Duties: Virginia Sea Grant Project and Office Aide works closely with Virginia Sea Grant Director and staff and will be responsible for day-to-day office tasks, including mailings, processing travel documents, supporting events and projects, making travel arrangements, and managing documents and databases. The Aide will gain experience in operations in a small business environment and may have the opportunity to gain experience in project management and other resume-worthy responsibilities.
The Aide would be expected to travel to VIMS while working with Virginia Sea Grant. VIMS (Virginia Institute of Marine Science) is the Graduate School of Marine Science for the College of William & Mary.
Skills:
- Reliable
- Can-do attitude
- Fast-learner
- Thrives on variety
- Access to car
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Hours: 10-20
Pay Per Hour: $7.25 (negotiable)
Anticipated Start Date: Available immediately. Feb-May 31, 2013, with possibility to extend over the summer
Position Title: GRADUATE STUDENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Hiring Department: Africana Studies
Contact Person: Francis Tanglao-Aguas
Contact Number: 221-12477
Contact Email: [[fjtang]] or [[jmholly]]
Website Address of Hiring Department: http://www.wm.edu/as/africanastudies/
Duties: William and Mary Africana Studies Program is accepting applications for a Graduate Student Program Assistant. The position requires applicants with skills set in journalistic writing and editing, graphic design, website management, online social networking, events management and promotion, and overall clerical skills. The Program Assistant will also be the Editor for KUUMBA: The Commemorative Yearbook of William & Mary Africana Studies.
Skills:
- Journalistic writing and editing
- Graphic design
- Website management
- Online social networking
- Events management and promotion
- Clerical skills
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Position Title: Executive Research Assistant
Hiring Department: English
Contact Person: Professor Joanne Braxton
Contact Email: [[jmbrax]]
Website Address of Hiring Department: http://www.wm.edu/as/english/
Duties: Research and writing; maintaining website and social media; possible new web site construction, organizing small events, some possible assistance with grant proposals, book orders, meeting minutes, and etc.
Skills: The successful candidate will be Cascade trained, preferably in advance of applying. Excellent writing, speaking and communications skills as well as social media savvy are essential, as are good time management, a strong work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines. Graduate student preferred.
Hours: Consistently available 8-10 hours each week. More work is available over breaks.
Pay Per Hour: $8-$10/hr.
Anticipated Start Date: January 8, 2013
Position Title: Intramural Sports Official - Basketball
Hiring Department: Campus Recreation
Contact Person: Daniel Gardner
Contact Number: 757-221-3419
Contact Email: [[dwgardner]]
Website Address of Hiring Department: http://www.wm.edu/offices/recsports/imsports/officials/index.php
Duties: The purpose of the Intramural Sports program is to provide structured, competitive leagues and tournaments in a variety of sports and activities offered throughout the school year. Intramural Sports Officials are responsible for officiating team sports including Indoor Soccer, Softball, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, 5x5 Basketball, Outdoor Soccer and Volleyball. Officials must be able to enforce playing rules and implement Intramural Sports policies to ensure fairness and safety in intramural contests.
- Assist with field and playing equipment setup and administrative functions
- Assist the Intramural Supervisor in inspecting the game site to ensure safe playing conditions
- Communicate intramural sport rules with captains and participants
- Ensure player safety and maintain the integrity of the game
- Enforce game rules and Intramural policies
- Promote sportsmanship among players
- Receive feedback from Intramural Supervisors and apply instruction
- Assist with field and playing equipment storage and administrative functions
- Provide positive public relations, program promotion, and policy education to participants
- Provide a friendly, upbeat and customer service oriented environment at all times
Required Experience: Must attend Intramural Sports Official training meetings, practice scrimmages, and clinic(s).
Paid training, no prior experience necessary.
Preferred Experience: Previous officiating experience preferred.
Hours: Employment as an Intramural Sports Official is seasonal and based on the schedule of team sports.
Pay Per Hour: Pay range – $7.25 per hour for new employees with a $.25 raise for successive years officiating a sport.
Anticipated Start Date: Monday, January 28, 2013
Job Title: Office Assistant
General Job Summary: Responsible for daily Conference Services office duties including organizing and maintaining files, communicating with various departments and managing fiscal operations. Performs tasks given by the administrative staff, and reports to the Conference Coordinator for Administration.
Responsibilities:
1. Answer the main line and address questions or concerns by clients, guests, or staff. Direct calls to the appropriate staff member or department. Provide customer support on-site at the Information Desk or at the office.
2. Process credit card payments for registrations or group invoices according to College policies. Keep a record of these transactions and send corresponding confirmations.
3. Prepare, organize and track invoices according to College policies from various service providers. Provide Director with completed invoices for approval.
4. Clock in/out housekeeping staff for the start and end of their shifts, daily. File each housekeeping staff’s timecard and summarize their hours at the end of the week.
5. Sort the daily mail, filing or delivering to corresponding staff members and updating the package log.
6. Submit work orders to Facilities Management to ensure timely preparation for group arrivals and remedy of maintenance issues during group stay. Monitor completion of work requested and follow-up as needed. Maintain log of work orders submitted, tracking work order numbers, and provide periodic and final reports to the director for billing purposes.
7. Prepare and send daily reports to Facilities Management and Police Department, in order to update them daily on group schedules and building usage.
8. Maintain group master files. Complete filing on daily basis. Duplicate and distribute documents so originals are in the master file, copies for billing purposes are forwarded to Director, and other copies are distributed as required to assure a timely flow of information. After group departure, review master file to ensure documents are filed in proper order; prepare final housing reports and while review for accuracy, summarize bed nights; prepare initial invoice; deliver up-to-date file with initial invoice to Director.
9. Create the weekly staff newsletter, Conference Conundrum. Update repeat content and create templates.
10. Perform data entry to include billing information, damages and other charges. Review on a frequent basis to ensure accuracy.
11. Provide support and backup for Conference Assistants in their duty night rotation shifts. Rotate with other summer staff (Monday-Sunday) between 5:00pm and 8:00am.
12. Update In/Out Board and keep track of staff member’s schedules- in the office, out of the office, taking a break, etc.
13. Perform other duties as requested by administrative staff. Tasks include, but are not limited to, submitting audio-visual quotes and requests, contacting service providers to unlock rooms and scheduling security presentations. May be asked to work check in/outs, and give security presentation at check-in meeting.
14. Attend weekly training sessions during the spring semester. Attend scheduled summer meetings. Participate in and conduct portions of the summer staff training. Read blog and keep up-to-date on occurrences.
15. Represent the College in a professional and positive manner to conference guests and provide quality customer service. Respond to emergencies in a calm and professional manner. Address critical issues with the administrative staff.
Qualifications:
- Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience as a member of Conference Services staff.
- Candidate must have excellent knowledge of William and Mary facilities, in particular the residence halls, and the Williamsburg area.
- Must have valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
- Strong organizational, time management, scheduling, and customer service skills required. Must be able to adapt to change quickly.
- Knowledge or strong skills in project management and completion.
- Possess the following characteristics – dependable, punctual, detail oriented, courteous, motivated, patient, and able to work with diverse groups.
- Basic computer abilities with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required. Ability to maintain data with high degree of accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively in a team setting.
- Ability to perform physical labor (lifting moderate weight of 25 – 75 lbs.) and work outdoors required. Must be able to work irregular work schedules, to include nights and weekends.
Employment Requirement: Candidate must agree that the Conference Services position will be their primary employment during the summer contract period. Enrollment in summer session classes or research assignments is not permitted. Any secondary employment must be approved, in writing, by the director of Conference Services.
Compensation: Compensation package includes competitive salary, as well as room and board plan for summer contract period. Additional compensation for time worked during spring. Summer bonus plan available.
Benefits: Candidate will gain professional work experience, which can be applied to all future employment. They will learn to work with diverse staff and conference groups; proper office etiquette and procedures; to develop and maintain professional relationships with service providers and group leaders; to gain supervisory and leadership skills; to develop strong customer relations; and to gain extensive database experience.
Applications are due on Feb. 8 for the Office Assistant position. Applications and additional information can be found online at: http://www.wm.edu/offices/auxiliary/conferenceservices/aboutus/summer-employment/index.php.
Job Title: Conference Assistant
General Job Summary: Responsible for completing tasks associated with daily operations of Conference Services, which includes preparation for arrival of conference groups, servicing the needs of conference guests during their stay, rotating duty night coverage, and other general responsibilities associated with conference operations. Report to the Conference Assistant Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
1. Perform all individual and group duties associated with opening and closing of summer conference offices and residence halls for the conference season. Tasks include, but are not limited to, moving supplies and A/C window units, setting up conference offices, completing supply inventories, and preparing signage.
2. Responsible for quality assurance of assigned residence halls used by conference groups.
3. Compile and maintain folder for assigned residence hall, which will include floor layout, offline rooms, locations of trashcans, recycling bins, signs, rooming lists, etc. Responsible for pre-occupancy walk through at start of summer. Maintain a work order log with all damages and work orders.
4. Work with other staff to prepare for and service various conference groups. Tasks include but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare the residence halls (deliver and remove linens and amenities, make beds, bunk and debunk beds) and perform double check inspections to assure cleanliness and readiness of facilities.
- Remove trash and perform light housekeeping and simple maintenance as needed during double checks to provide a quality experience for all guests.
- Prepare for group check-in and check-out by posting and removing signage, moving tables and chairs, and setting up materials. Conduct group check-in and check-out.
- Prepare key packets and tote for group check-in, making sure to be accurate. Reconcile keys after check-out and report any lost or damaged keys to Conference Coordinator. Perform data entry to accurately record damages or changes. Maintain a spreadsheet of lost and damaged keys for assigned residence hall. Update lost key form in group master file.
- Assist with safety and security announcements during check-in camp meeting.
- Provide ongoing service to groups during their stay (linen exchange, package/mail delivery, distribute box lunches, address maintenance concerns, etc.). Assist in table delivery/arrangement in buildings and outdoor areas to prepare for group functions.
- Perform checks to ensure that meeting rooms have been set according to plan for groups, that buildings and classrooms have been opened, and that reserved buses are on schedule.
- Provide customer service to guests by answering questions, explaining directions, and troubleshooting maintenance and/or IT concerns, etc.
5. Perform damage checks in assigned halls after group departure to assess any damages to facilities or College property. Complete damage check log to ensure that work orders are placed to correct damages. Collect items left by group, tag as lost/found, and deposit items at Conference Services lost and found location. Accompany group leaders on a pre/post event walk-through of residence halls to record condition of hall.
6. Assist with office work and in staffing the Info Desk as needed. Tasks include, but are not limited to: answering phones, assisting conference guests, preparing conference materials, faxing reports and forms, running office errands.
7. Complete all tasks noted on the group goal sheet in order of importance before leaving work. Notify the Conference Assistant Supervisor if any issues arise in regards to completing all assigned tasks for that day.
8. Complete nightly rounds to check for propped doors and other security or safety concerns. Alert guests to the established fire alarm procedures. Alert administrative staff of any safety or security concerns. Notify Campus Police as required.
9. Rotate on-call schedule (10pm – 8am) with other Conference Assistants to address after-hours lockouts, guest check-ins, and emergencies.
10. Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies and materials (linens, amenities, maps, etc.) required for conference guests. Conduct weekly inventory of linens and complete final inventory of materials at end of conference season.
11. Attend training and regularly scheduled meetings during the summer. Read the blog and keep up-to-date on occurrences.
12. Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or administrative staff.
13. Represent the College in a professional and positive manner to conference guests and provide quality customer service. Respond to emergency situations in a calm and professional manner. Address critical issues with the administrative staff.
Qualifications:
- Candidate must have excellent knowledge of William and Mary facilities, in particular the residence halls and classroom/meeting facilities, as well as the Williamsburg area.
- Problem solving and task oriented- organization.
- Exceptional customer service skills required.
- Must have valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one.
- Possess the following characteristics – dependable, punctual, detail oriented, courteous, motivated, patient, and able to work with diverse groups and adapt to change quickly.
- Ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively in a team setting.
- Ability to perform physical labor (lifting moderate weight of 25 – 75 lbs.) and work outdoors required. Must be able to work irregular work schedules, to include nights and weekends.
Employment Requirement: Candidate must agree that the Conference Services position will be their primary employment during the summer contract period. Enrollment in summer session classes or research assignments is not permitted. Any secondary employment must be approved, in writing, by the Director of Conference Services.
Compensation: Compensation package includes competitive salary, as well as room and board plan for summer contract period. Summer bonus plan available.
Benefits: Candidate will gain professional work experience which can be applied to future employment.
Applications are due on Feb. 10 for the Conference Assistant position. Applications and additional information can be found online at: http://www.wm.edu/offices/auxiliary/conferenceservices/aboutus/summer-employment/index.php.
Job Title: Conference Assistant Supervisor
General Job Summary: Responsible for supervising daily Conference Services operations. Works closely with contracted housekeeping staff, contracted linen provider, and other service providers to ensure timely preparations for conference guests. Creates and updates the group goal sheets, coordinating various deadlines and schedules to effectively organize operations. Supervises Conference Assistants, performs tasks given by the administrative staff, and reports to the Conference Coordinator for Operations.
Responsibilities:
1. Supervise the work of Conference Assistants, ensuring a professional and friendly environment for conference guests.
2. Provide feedback and on-going training to Conference Assistants. Prepare and conduct mid-summer and final evaluations for Conference Assistants by established due date. Address performance issues with administrative staff.
3. Develop daily group goal sheets and confirm that Conference Assistants are on target to complete tasks in required timeframe. Coordinate the goal sheets with larger office schedule, including housekeeping, service providers, check-in and outs, and deadlines. Assist in completing tasks, as needed.
4. Create and maintain weekly and daily goal sheets for housekeeping staff. Review housekeeping work to ensure completion and adequacy of work. Make adjustments to the goal sheets when needed. Work with housekeeping supervisor to address cleanliness concerns and in ordering necessary supplies and equipment. Perform light housekeeping as needed to ensure a quality experience for all guests.
5. Complete final inspection (triple check) before group arrival and address any concerns. May need to perform light housekeeping or simple maintenance as needed during triple checks to provide a quality experience for all guests.
6. Responsible for group data entry and re-assignments of the rooming list for groups, keeping a record of the changes made to the rooming list. Assist in making changes to the key packets to reflect the rooming list changes.
7. Maintain inventory of guest amenities, Conference Services equipment and supplies. Supervise final inventories completed by Conference Assistants and maintain records of changes or damages to supplies during summer. Complete initial and closing inventory.
8. Track lost/found items collected by Conference Assistants and contact group leaders to schedule pick up-drop off. Schedule donations for items which have not been picked up.
9. Submit weekly linen order to contractor after reviewing weekly audit of linens (received and returned). Assist the director in reconciling orders and returns to ensure sufficient inventory of linen is available for conference guests.
10. Work with administrative staff to prepare building opening and closing schedules. Monitor approved schedules to ensure deadlines are met in opening and closing of all buildings used by conference services. Complete final inspection for all building openings and assure timely preparation for groups. Coordinate closing and return of buildings to Residence Life, ensuring buildings are inspected, concerns remedied, and inspections scheduled by deadline. Work with representative from Residence Life to inspect buildings and obtain clearance for building closings.
11. Confirm that data entry performed by Conference Assistants is accurate, to include uploaded initial rooming lists, check-in and check-out data, and billing information. Address any errors or discrepancies with responsible Conference Assistant or Conference Coordinator.
12. Review tote and prepared key packets prior to group arrival. Place room keys in key packets and account for any final changes prior to group arrival.
13. Review check-in and check-out totes for completion, making sure they include registration lists, parking passes, signs, and labels. Review and correct any errors in key packets created by Conference Assistants. Staff check-in and check-out as needed.
14. Review damage reports submitted by Conference Assistants after departure and determine if a work order needs to be submitted. Add the appropriate charges to the group master bill.
15. Rotate with other staff to cover the Info Desk (Monday-Sunday). Tasks include, but are not limited to, answering phones and guest questions, radioing staff to handle guest concerns, and delivering messages to the appropriate departments and staff.
16. Provide support and backup for Conference Assistants in their duty night rotation shifts. Rotate with other summer staff (Monday-Sunday) between 5:00pm and 8:00am.
17. Provide support and backup for Conference Assistants in their duty night by rotating to be on-call. Rotate with the Office Assistants (Monday-Sunday) between 5:00pm and 8:00am.
18. Perform other duties as requested by administrative staff. Ensure that all communication within the office about tasks and goals is accurate. May assist conference coordinators in monitoring tasks and services associated with groups.
19. Attend weekly training sessions during the spring semester. Attend scheduled summer meetings. Participate in and conduct portions of the summer staff training. Read the blog and keep up-to-date on occurrences.
20. Represent the College in a professional and positive manner to conference guests and provide quality customer service. Respond to emergencies in a calm and professional manner. Address critical issues with the assistant director and/or director.
Qualifications:
- Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience as a member of Conference Services staff.
- Candidate must have excellent knowledge of William and Mary facilities, in particular the residence halls, and the Williamsburg area.
- Supervisory experience preferred. Motivational and leadership skills including excellent communication skills are necessary.
- Must have valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
- Strong organizational, time management, scheduling, and customer service skills required. Must be able to adapt to change quickly.
- Possess the following characteristics – dependable, punctual, detail oriented, courteous, motivated, patient, and able to work with diverse groups.
- Basic computer abilities with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required. Ability to maintain data with high degree of accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Past event planning experience preferred
- Ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively in a team setting.
- Ability to perform physical labor (lifting moderate weight of 25 – 75 lbs.) and work outdoors required. Must be able to work irregular work schedules, to include nights and weekends.
Employment Requirement: Candidate must agree that the Conference Services position will be their primary employment during the summer contract period. Enrollment in summer session classes or research assignments is not permitted. Any secondary employment must be approved, in writing, by the director of Conference Services.
Compensation: Compensation package includes competitive salary, as well as room and board plan for summer contract period. Additional compensation for time worked during spring. Summer bonus plan available.
Benefits: Candidate will gain professional work experience, which can be applied to all future employment. They will learn to work with diverse staff and conference groups; proper office etiquette and procedures; to develop and maintain professional relationships with service providers and group leaders; to gain supervisory and leadership skills; to develop strong customer relations; and to gain extensive database experience.
Applications are due on Feb. 8 Conference Assistant Supervisor position. Applications and additional information can be found online at: http://www.wm.edu/offices/auxiliary/conferenceservices/aboutus/summer-employment/index.php.
Position Title: Software Development Intern
Hiring Department: Institute for the Theory and Practice of International Relations
Contact Person: Alex Atkins
Contact Number: 757-403-1316
Contact Email: [[e|abatkins]]
Website Address of Hiring Department: irtheoryandpractice.wm.edu
Duties: Develop web application software for internal use. The intern will be gaining experience in a real software development environment. Will be active in all steps of the development process, including design, testing, and implementation.
Preferred Skills:
- Databases
- Experience with the Django Framework
- Web Development
- JavaScript
Hours: 10 hours per week
Pay: $1000 per semester
Position Title: Intramural Sports Official
Hiring Department: Campus Recreation
Contact Person: Daniel Gardner
Contact Number: 757-221-3419
Contact Email: [[e|dwgardner]]
Website Address of Hiring Department: http://www.wm.edu/offices/recsports/imsports/officials/index.php
Duties: Your job is to serve the students, faculty and staff of William and Mary while officiating intramural sports contests and maintaining an atmosphere supportive of friendly competition. Your leadership directly influences all participants and provides game control and safe play. The example you set, the manner in which you answer questions and give direction, and the way you offer assistance will either contribute to or detract from the services provided by the Campus Recreation Department.
Skills:
- Basic familiarity with sport(s)
- Ability to learn quickly and apply rules in complex situations
- Composure and maturity to be a calming influence in games
- Willingness to learn as the season progresses
Hours: 4-12 hours per week, flexible
Pay Per Hour: 7.25 or 7.50 (certified official)
Anticipated Start Date: September 4, 2012 (Softball/Indoor Soccer)
Position Title: Marketing Intern
Hiring Department: Campus Recreation
Contact Person: Jenny Fisher
Contact Number: 221-3313
Contact Email: [[jvrueh]]
Website Address of Hiring Department: www.wm.edu/rec
Duties:
- Assist in marketing and promotion of all departmental programs and services via print, video and web.
- Graphic Design: Design t-shirts and other designs for print or website as needed. Maintain bulletin boards in the Student Recreation Center and assist with posters, fliers and brochures.
- Promotion: Seek avenues for increasing visibility for Campus Recreation within the William and Mary Community (i.e., students, faculty, staff, alumni and other associated entities). Assist with recruiting sponsors for the department. Assist with ordering promotional products.
- Event planning: Collaborate with Campus Recreation staff to develop special events and a marketing/promotional timeline.
- Videography: Attend and film events using the department’s digital video camera. Upload videos to the website via YouTube. Video editing.
- Collaborate with Campus Recreation staff, including existing Marketing Intern, to develop a marketing plan for the department.
- Assist with other marketing/promotional duties as needed.
Skills: Experience in graphic design and with appropriate software applications (including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign). Broad portfolio of work in marketing including, but not limited to, print, web, and video formats. Online portfolio preferred. Experience in event planning and public relations.
Hours: 10 hours per week
Pay Per Hour: $8.25 per hour
Anticipated Start Date: September 17, 2012
Online Application:
Position Title: Athletics Football Equipment Operations
Hiring Department: Athletics - Football
Contact Person: James Carter
Contact Number: 757-221-3335
Contact Email: [[jkcart]]
Website Address of Hiring Department: www.tribeathletics.com
Duties: This position is responsible for general day to day operations in the Football equipment room, mainly pertaining to practice field setup and break down, running practice segments, keeping practice equipment inventory, aide with practice laundry, as well as game day operations. As the student progresses, they will obtain more responsibility determined by the Head Equipment Manager.
Skills: Individual should be enthusiastic, dependable and detail oriented. Prior experience with football a plus, but is not necessary. This position is open to both men and women. Student should also be in good academic standing.
Hours: The student should be able to work a minimum of 10-15 hours per week during the times of 2-7pm M-F and anywhere from 7am-11pm on Saturdays during season. The student should also have the ability to travel to away games (Friday and Saturdays).
Pay Per Hour: $7.25
Anticipated Start Date: 8-1-2012
Position Title: Student Web Editor
Hiring Department: Modern Languages
Contact Person: Michael Blum
Contact Number: 221-7550
Contact Email: [[mxblum]]
Website Address of Hiring Department: http://www.wm.edu/modlang
Duties: Website maintenance and web development
Skills: Candidate should have an excellent knowledge of web-based development tools, including but not limited to, WordPress, HTML, CSS, PHP. A knowledge of the TribeVoices application and Cascade Content Management System preferred but not mandatory. Student must be comfortable working with minimal supervision
Hours: Flexible
Pay Per Hour: Minimum Wage
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Position Title: Student Caller
Hiring Department: Phonathon
Contact Person: Elizabeth Keppell
Contact Number: 757-221-1942
Contact Email: [[phonathon]]
Department Web Address: http://www.wm.edu/giving/waystogive/annualgifts/studentphonathon/index.php
Duties: The Phonathon is an integral part of the College community. Funds raised in this office sponsor financial aid, study abroad and research opportunities, technology updates, and other imperative aspects of college development. Each caller is entrusted with the responsibility of contacting alumni, parents, and friends of the College and maintaining good relations with every member of this community. This is one of the only chances for alumni to have personal communication with the College, and so the importance of these conversations is immense.
Every caller is REQUIRED to work three shifts a week. Each shift is 3 hours long. This is not a difficult time requirement, but it is an important one, and absolutely mandatory.
A caller's main duty involves contacting alumni, parents of students, and friends of the College in order to update biographical information and solicit contributions to various funds.
Skills: Good callers have fantastic interpersonal skills, an ability to have easy conversations on the phone, and the persistence and persuasive skills to acquire funds for the College.
Hours: 9 hours per week
Pay per hour: $7.75