On-Campus Student Job Opportunities
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Academic Enrichment Programs
Position Title: Tutor
Contact Person: Claire Forbes
Contact Email: tutorzone@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://www.wm.edu/academicenrichment
Duties:The mission of the TutorZone is threefold: to contribute to student retention and academic achievement, to coordinate the services of well-qualified and trained peer tutors, and to assist students with the development of independent learning skills.
TutorZone tutors work with students in a one-on-one setting to provide friendly and personalized support to help students understand course concepts, organize and prepare for exams, and guide students in the development of problem-solving skills.
Please apply by September 15. We will continue to accept applications throughout the semester, but after September 15, your application may not be reviewed until 2021.
To Apply, visit:
https://www.wm.edu/offices/deanofstudents/services/academicenrichment/tutors/becomeatutor/index.php
Skills:
- Minimum overall GPA of a 3.0, 3.5 or higher strongly preferred
- Course offerings for tutoring must have a grade of A- or higher
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- A personal and professional commitment to academic integrity
- Previous tutoring experience is appreciated, but not required
Hours: Varies
Pay Per Hour: $8.00
Anticipated Start Date: October 1, 2020
Applied Science
Position Title: Makerspace Student Engineer
Contact Person: Jonathan Frey
Contact Number: 757-221-4388
Contact Email: jfrey@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://www.wm.edu/as/appliedscience
Duties: The Makerspace Program within the Applied Science Department is seeking undergraduate students talented in prototyping and manufacturing to assist in the operation, maintenance, and interdepartmental training within the growing number of makerspaces on campus such as the Makerspace Center and Makerspace Laser Lab located in Small Hall and the SWEM Makerspace in SWEM Library.
Responsibilities:
- To upkeep, maintain and improve the makerspace facilities and equipment
- To maintain proficiency at all available productive toolsets as well as to train members of the William & Mary campus on use and maintenance of such equipment
- To promote the makerspace community through continued development of community governance and outreach efforts
- To contribute to ongoing makerspace engineering projects & interdepartmental makerspace use
- To promote and help coordinate campus wide design competitions
Skills:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient at 3D Modelling & Design with Autodesk Fusion 360
- Experience with Varied Prototyping
- Ability to handle physically demanding tasks such as lifting, moving, and assembly of machines
- Ability to teach and convey prototyping skills and science
- Experience with Safety Protocols
Hours: 10-20
Pay Per Hour: $12.00
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Applied Science
Position Title: Research Assistant
Contact Person: Myriam Cotten
Contact Number: 757-221-7428
Contact Email: mcotten@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: http://mcotten.blogs.wm.edu/
Duties: Assist professor in biochemical/biophysical research lab:
- Prepare samples of proteins and lipids
- Purify proteins by chromatography
- Perform spectroscopic measurements
- Record data in lab notebook and write reports
Skills:
- Basic knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry
- Experience preparing solutions for (bio)chemistry experiments
- Basic understanding of chemical safety
Hours: 40 hours/week
Pay Per Hour: $10.00
Anticipated Start Date: May 28, 2019
Athletics
Position Title: Martin Family Stadium Scoreboard Operator
Contact Person: Jason Colliver
Contact Number: 937-902-6482
Contact Email: jcolliver@wm.edu
Duties:
- Arrive at Stadium at least 30 minutes before scheduled kickoff
- Operate scoreboard at Martin Family Stadium during men's and women's soccer matches, keeping track of time, score, corner kicks, and saves in the match
Skills:
- Reliability & Punctuality
- Flexible schedule
- Works well with others
- Attention to detail
- Prior knowledge of soccer rules/score-keeping is preferred
Hours: 8-12
Pay Per Hour: $7.25
Anticipated Start Date: September 3, 2019
Athletics
Position Title: Tribe Athletics Media Relations Student Assistants
Contact Person: Kris Sears
Contact Number: 757-221-3368
Contact Email: kasear@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: http://www.tribeathletics.com/
Duties: Assist with W&M Tribe Athletics home games/events in a variety of capacities, including statistics, scoreboard operations and video operations (game highlights and video streaming)
Hours: Flexible
Pay Per Hour: $7.25
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Athletics- Equipment Room
Position Title: Student Equipment Manager
Contact Person: Shane Vernarsky
Contact Number: 757-221-3335
Contact Email: sjvernarsky@wm.edu
Duties: Jobs are available to work with the W&M Equipment staff for the 2020 season! As a member of our crew, you'll have opportunities to travel with the team, collect exclusive W&M Under Armour apparel, and so much more.
This position is responsible for general day to day operations in the equipment room, mainly pertaining to practice field setup and break down, running practice segments, keeping practice equipment inventory, aiding with practice laundry, as well as game day operations. As the student progresses, they will obtain more responsibility, as determined by the Head Equipment Manager.
Fall Hours: Students are expected to work a minimum of 15-25 hours per week during the times of 2-7pm M-F and anywhere from 7am-11pm on Saturdays during the season. Students are expected to travel to away games (Friday and Saturdays).
Possible Responsibilities include:
- Working with the Football Team
- Working with Olympic Sports
- Game day operations
- Set-up and breakdown of locker rooms
- Set up and breakdown of practice equipment
- Set-up drills for coaches
- Travel with team to away games
- Assist coaches during practices
- Assisting in video
Skills:
- Highly organized
- Ability to lift objects 30-50 lbs. in weight
- Ability to perform tasks in an outdoor environment in potentially strenuous weather conditions
- Student should have some football knowledge
- Student can work long hours, some weekends
Hours: Spring: 10-15 hours a week, Fall: 15-25 hours a week
Pay Per Hour: $8.00 per hour for new employees with $0.25 raise each year with a successive evaluation and passing all training requirements.
Athletics – Football
Position Title: Student Video Assistant
Contact Person: Bo Revell
Contact Information: 703-409-6303
Contact Email: wrrevell@wm.edu
Duties:
- Filming of Football Practice and Games
- Uploading, managing and editing Film
- Opportunities to make highlight films and other film projects
Skills:
- Computer Competency
- Strong Work Ethic
- Accountable
Hours: 15-20 per week
Pay per hour: $7.25 and up
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Biological Sciences
Position Title: Laboratory Specialist
Contact Person: Walker Smith and Meredith Meyer
Contact Number: 804-684-7203
Contact Email: mgmeyer@vims.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://www.vims.edu/research/departments/bio/index.php
Duties:
- Aid lab members in wet chemistry and instrument analysis
- Maintain neat, accurate data log
Skills: Previous lab experience preferred
Hours: 10-20 per week
Pay Per Hour: $12.69
Anticipated Start Date: February 1, 2020
Campus Recreation
Position Title: Intramural Sports Official
Contact Person: Joe Tighe
Contact Number: 757-221-3314
Contact Email: rjtigh@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: http://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/campusrec/imsports/officials/index.php
Duties:
Pre-Game
- 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
In-Game
- 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
Post-Game
- 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
Skills:
- Must be a full-time student at William & Mary and may be subject to a criminal background check
- Individual should be enthusiastic, dependable and detail oriented
- This position is open to both men and women
- Student should also be in good academic standing
- Rudimentary knowledge of sport rules and regulations
- Effective decision making under stressful situations
- Ability to learn and adapt to a variety of changing situations
Hours: Officials must be available to work weeknights and weekends. Shifts are self-selected and flexible.
Pay Per Hour: $7.25 per hour for new employees with a $0.25 raise for successive years officiating a sport.
Anticipated Start Date: We hire 4 times throughout the school year: late August, mid-October, late January and February.
Campus Recreation
Position Title: Lifeguard
Contact Person: Bob Gough
Contact Number: 757-221-3499
Contact Email: rhgough@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: http://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/campusrec/student-employment/index.php
Duties:
- Prevent accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations and ordinances governing the conduct of persons using the swimming pool.
- Perform a safe rescue for a swimmer in trouble and administer the necessary First Aid.
- Maintain the pool deck and keep gutters clean.
- Maintain order in the pool, and as far as possible, foresee possible trouble and take steps to prevent it.
- Report definite or potential physical hazards and unsafe conditions to the Asst. Director.
- Test the water at the beginning of each shift and record on the proper form.
- Open and close the pool at the scheduled times.
- At the end of the shift, clear the pool of swimmers and pick up around the deck area. Put buoys, kickboards, and inner tubes in their proper places and throw trash away. Lock all doors.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Skills: Current certification required
Hours: Evening, weekend, flexible.
Pay Per Hour: $10.75
Center for Gifted Education, School of Education
Position Title: Camp Launch Counselor
Contact Person: Susan Doherty
Contact Number: 757-221-2362
Contact Email: camplaunch@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/
Duties: The Counselor for the Camp Launch program is responsible for day-to-day transportation and supervising of all co- and extra-curricular activities of the students who have been selected to attend the program. This person will report to the On-Site Coordinator and the Director of Precollegiate Learner Programs at William & Mary. The counselor will work closely with the Precollegiate Program Coordinators, head counselors, counselors and on-site coordinators to ensure that the infrastructure is in place to support the program. Counselors will provide direct supervision for approximately 215 students, 24 hours a day, seven-days a week for the two-week STEM program. The counselors will be living in the dorms from July 11-25, 2020.
Performance Duties
- 80% - Supervision & Management
- Assist in the supervision and management of students during camp
- Live in the residence halls for the duration of the program
- Assist in the supervision and management of students during camp
- 10% - Communication
- Liaison between Camp Launch students, head-counselor and on-site coordinator
- Liaison with WM staff
- Attend a camp launch orientation for counselors July 11, 2020
- Liaison between Camp Launch students, head-counselor and on-site coordinator
- 10% - Event Coordination
- Assist in the implementation of weekend and evening activities
- Assist with the final presentation day
- Support the On-Site Coordinator with any tasks related to the program
- Assist in the implementation of weekend and evening activities
Skills: Required Qualifications: High School Graduate, Demonstrated ability to work and multitask effectively in a complex and fast paced setting. Must be 18 years of age by June 1st of the current program year and have completed at least one year of college.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with K-12 students, ability to drive a van.
Hours: 15 hours a day, seven-days a week for the two-week STEM program. The counselors will be living in the dorms from July 11-25, 2020.
Pay Per Hour: $7.25
Anticipated Start Date: July 11, 2020
Center for Gifted Education, School of Education
Position Title: Camp Launch Head Counselor
Contact Person: Susan Doherty
Contact Number: 757-221-2362
Contact Email: camplaunch@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/
Duties: The Head Counselor for the Camp Launch program is responsible for day-to-day transportation and supervising of all co- and extra-curricular activities of the students who have been selected to attend the program. This person will report to the On-Site Coordinator and the Director of Precollegiate Learner Programs at William & Mary. The counselor will work closely with the Precollegiate Program Coordinators, counselors and on-site coordinators to ensure that the infrastructure is in place to support the program. Head Counselors will provide direct supervision for approximately 215 students, 24 hours a day, seven-days a week for the two-week STEM program. The counselors will be living in the dorms from July 11-25, 2020.
Performance Duties
- 80% - Supervision & Management
- Assist in the supervision and management of students and counselors during camp
- Live in the residence halls for the duration of the program
- Assist in transporting students as needed for the 2-week duration.
- Assist in the supervision and management of students and counselors during camp
- 10% - Communication
- Liaison between Camp Launch counselors and Coordinator
- Liaison for parents, students and WM staff
- Liaison with CL Instructors & WM staff
- Attend camp orientation on July 11, 2020
- Liaison between Camp Launch counselors and Coordinator
- 10% - Event Coordination
- Assist in the implementation of weekend and evening activities
- Support the On-Site Coordinator with any tasks related to the program
- Assist in the implementation of weekend and evening activities
Skills: Required Qualifications: High School Graduate, Demonstrated ability to work and multitask effectively in a complex and fast paced setting,
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with K-12 students, ability to drive a van
Hours: 15 hours a day, seven-days a week for the two-week STEM program. The counselors will be living in the dorms from July 11-25, 2020.
Pay Per Hour: $8.75
Anticipated Start Date: July 11, 2020
Confucius Institute
Position Title: Communications Intern
Contact Person: Ying Liu
Contact Number: 757-221-1350
Contact Email: yliu12@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: http://www.wm.edu/sites/confuciusinstitute/
Duties:
- Draft and edit the content of WMCI website
- Publicize WMCI events and activities on social media
- Write news reports of WMCI events and activities
- Participate in the design and editorial process of the WMCI annual newsletter
- Edit and proofread assorted fliers and other WMCI publications as necessary.
Skills:
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent editing skills with attention to details and quality
- Creative and self-motivated; can work independently and within a team
- Interest in Chinese language and culture; Good academic standing
Hours: 6-12hours/per week
Pay Per Hour: $7.25
Anticipated Start Date: February 4, 2019
Global Research Institute / AidData
Position Title: AidData Software Development Assistant
Contact Person: Brook Lautenslager
Contact Number: 757-927-2847
Contact Email: blautenslager@aiddata.wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://www.wm.edu/offices/global-research/
Duties:Come work with AidData’s Transparent Development Footprints (TDF) team as they pioneer new methods to track development investments made by non-Western governments like China, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. As a Software Development Assistant, you will work closely with the TDF Software Lead and other AidData staff to develop various websites and data collection tools. You will get hands on experience with Java, Node.js, React, Python, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and more.
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- Determine feasibility of software requirements through research, evaluation, analysis and development of software designs.
- Develop software solutions (full stack) using the software development lifecycle.
- Provide documentation for environments and solutions through diagrams, code comments, clear code and readmes.
- Store software solutions and documentation in GitHub.
- Perform thorough testing of developed software solutions.
- Determine feasibility of software requirements through research, evaluation, analysis and development of software designs.
Skills:
Required Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other equivalent discipline.
- Experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Java, Node.js, Python
- Demonstrated understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and related web concepts.
- Ability to learn and adopt various technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with JavaScript libraries and frameworks like React, Bootstrap, Backbone, Underscore
- Experience in the configuration and administration of Unix operating systems.
- Experience with databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB
- Experience with GitHub or other major software versioning tools.
Hours: 10-29 hours
Pay Per Hour: $12.00
Anticipated Start Date: August/September 2020
Global Research Institute / AidData
Position Title:E&E Energy Project Research Assistant
Contact Person: Amber Hutchinson
Contact Email: ahutchinson@aiddata.wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://www.aiddata.org
Duties: AidData is hiring two students to assist with the Europe & Eurasia Energy project. In the early stages of this project, students will help with data cleaning, data entry, and data sourcing to build the Energy Security Index for ten European and Eurasian countries. Further assignments may also include country profiling and occasional work with the Listening to Leaders survey project.
HIRING TIMELINE:
Applications Close: September 9th, 11:59pm ET
Interviews: September 11th - 16th
Final Decisions Revealed: September 17th
Anticipated Start Date: September 21st
Please contact ahutchinson@aiddata.wm.edu with questions.
Skills:
- Proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel
- Social Science research skills (recommended but not required)
- Programming knowledge in Stata, R, or Python (recommended but not required)
- Attention to detail
Hours: 20 hours
Pay Per Hour: $10.00
Anticipated Start Date: September 21, 2020
Global Research Institute, AidData
Position Title: Research Assistant
Contact Person: Vera Choo
Contact Number: 703-835-0019
Contact Email: vvchoo@aiddata.wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://www.wm.edu/offices/global-research/
Duties: AidData is looking to hire research assistants this fall to work on a series of projects, mostly regarding foreign influence in Europe & Eurasia. Research Assistants will play a key role in compiling research on media, and other domains in ten former Soviet and Yugoslavian states. Research Assistants will learn novel research methods, utilize foreign language skills, and assist in various facets of data collection. Additionally, Research Assistants may be asked to assist on other projects as needed.
Students from all backgrounds and all schools are welcome to apply. Applications close September 6th, with interviews the following week. Starting pay is $10/hour, with the opportunity for pay increases up to $12/hour. Research assistants are expected to work anywhere from 10-20 hours per week. Please fill out the application form here: https://forms.gle/r1vKvYJQyL59jT9p6
Feel free to email vvchoo@aiddata.wm.edu with any questions.·
- Assist AidData with various projects
- Data collection and online research
Skills:
- Proficiency in G Suite applications
- Understanding of HTML and CSS
- Generally knowledgeable about technology
- Ability to work remotely in a team environment
- Foreign language a plus
Hours: 10-20
Pay Per Hour: $10.00
Anticipated Start Date: Mid- to Late September 2020
Global Research Institute / CLAD
Position Title: CLAD Research Assistant
Contact Person: Eric Arias
Contact Number: 757-221-7524
Contact Email: ebarias@wm.edu
Duties:The start-up Center for Latin American Development (CLAD) is looking for students to be the first cohort of our research lab this semester. Be a part of a team that pioneers new methods to understand and address development challenges. As a Research Assistant, you will work on the first CLAD project: MMFD (Mexican Municipalities Finance & Development), to develop data collection tools for its analysis. This project will work on a large portfolio of research questions, for example:
- Do female mayors hire more women?
- Does reelection change spending priorities?
- How Fungible is Foreign Aid at the Local Level?
- Do remittances affect municipal budgets and development?
- Do family networks matter for bureaucracy effectiveness?
and many more.
We are looking for creative and analytically-minded students of any major who have an interest in development and data collection/analysis. Experience in data science, development and Spanish is not necessary.
Expectations:
- minimum of 5 hours of work per week (most of it flexible)
- opportunities for growth and leadership positions as CLAD expands
- collaborate on high-impact projects with other motivated undergraduate researchers and experts in the development field
Skills:
- Detail oriented and willingness to face a large task and aim to increase efficiency
- Ability to independently learn and problem-solve
- Willingness to independently learn and problem-solve new software skills (e.g., Stata, R and/or Python)
- Proficiency with Excel (xlsx, csv)
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Stata, R and/or Python
- Experience with web scrapping, mass downloads
- Experience with downloading and cleaning data
- Basic knowledge of Spanish
Hours: 5 hours (possibility of adding more and/or extension to Spring)
Pay Per Hour: $10.00
Anticipated Start Date: September 2020
Global Studies
Position Title: Teacher's Assistant
Contact Person: Fabiana Campos
Contact Number: 804-200-8580
Contact Email: fdasilvacampos@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://www.wm.edu/as/globalstudies/index.php
Duties:
- Administrative support
- Organization and handling of class materials
- Handling books and materials for Professora Campos (needed errands)
- Coordination of student communications
- Research aid
Skills:
- Proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese and English
- Bilingual research capability
- Strong interest in Brazilian culture and the Portuguese language
- Office and computer skills
- Ability to work flexible and changing hours
Pay Per Hour: $10.00
Anticipated Start Date: April 11, 2020
Modern Languages and Literatures (& Linguistics Program)
Position Title: Research Assistant (sociolinguistics lab)
Contact Person:Rachel Varra
Contact Number: 757-221-1591
Contact Email: rvarra@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://www.wm.edu/as/modernlanguages/index.php
Duties:
- Identifying and scheduling interviews with Spanish speakers in eastern Virginia
- Carrying out oral sociolinguistic interviews with Spanish speakers in Spanish
- Transcribing oral interviews
- Meeting with the principal investigator periodically to discuss observations, determine research trajectory
- Compiling information into a document that will eventually serve as training manual for future RA’s
Skills: Seeking: A native or heritage Spanish-speaking research assistant (RA) in their junior (rising-senior) year to carry-out sociolinguistic interviews in Spanish. The individual should enjoy talking to people, feel like they have good social/conversation skills, be detail-oriented, have a clear and adaptable communication style, enjoy learning about others, and have basic proficiency in Excel and MS Word. The RA will be trained in interviewing and any additional technology used. This work would be particularly attractive for those with an interest in language, (socio)linguistics or language documentation.
Hours: 10 per week
Pay Per Hour: $10.00
Anticipated Start Date: August 2020
Postal Services
Position Title: Window Service Clerk
Contact Person: Kisa White
Contact Number: 757-221-4491
Contact Email: kawhite01@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://www.wm.edu/offices/facilities/services/postalservices/index.php
Duties: Assist customer at the package pickup window performing duties including: retrieval of packages from various locations in the office, helping transport and shelve packages as they are processed, and delivery of some mail into CSU boxes. Possible additional duties may also include being trained to scan and process incoming packages and duplicate keys.
Skills:
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high intensity environment while ensuring interactions with customers are polite and professional.
- Punctual and reliable attendance.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. independently
- Friendly, respectful and appreciative of the diversity of customers and colleagues.
Hours: Approximately 10-20 hours per week. Shifts from 11AM-1PM, 1PM-3:30PM and 3:30PM-5:30PM M-F with the possibility of working some Saturdays from 10:30AM-2:30PM if available. These will be seasonal positions to help with the increased package volume at the beginning of the semester. They are expected to last for 4-6 weeks and may end earlier or be extended based on the volume of incoming packages.
Pay Per Hour: $7.25
Anticipated Start Date: Now accepting applicants to start working the week of 8/29/18. Please send your availability for the shifts listed above to the contact email.
Public Policy and the Schroeder Center for Health Policy
Position Title: Research Assistant
Contact Person: Kelly Metcalf-Meese
Contact Number: 757-532-7770
Contact Email: klmetcalfmeese@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://www.wm.edu/as/publicpolicy/
Duties: The Public Policy Program and the Schroeder Center for Health Policy are looking for a Research Assistant who will assist with their Internship Program for undergraduates. We are seeking an undergraduate who is enthusiastic about identifying and updating public policy internship opportunities in both the public and private sectors, including internships around the country in consulting firms, nonprofits, executive branch agencies, Governors’ offices, and Congress. The selected student must be detailed-oriented and able to work independently. S/he will meet virtually each week with a supervisor to define the tasks to be completed and the priorities for the week.
Students must be accepted for admission in a degree-seeking program. Students must be enrolled in 6 credits for part-time or full-time during the school year. Students must be eligible for employment on campus. Employment may be subject to approval.
To apply, please send the following to klmetcalfmeese@wm.edu by Monday, August 31 at 5:00 p.m. (Public Policy majors eligible for work study are preferred.)
- Brief statement of interest, which should include your major and graduation year
- Up-to-date resume
- Unofficial W&M transcript
Skills:
- Able to discern public policy internships vs other types of internships
- Attention to detail in identifying and updating internship listings
- Highly organized
- Able to complete weekly tasks in a timely manner
- Able to clearly communicate weekly results
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Hours: 10 hours per week
Pay Per Hour: $8.50
Anticipated Start Date: September 4, 2020
Raymond A. Mason School of Business
Position Title: McLeod Business Library Student Assistant
Contact Person: Mason HR
Contact Number: 757-221-2792
Contact Email: masonhr@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://mason.wm.edu/
Duties: Library student assistants are an integral part of the McLeod Business Library, a state-of-the-art Business research center. Student assistants are responsible for:
Student Classroom Technology Assistant Responsibilities may include:
- Providing directional, research, and technology assistance to library users, which include students, faculty, staff, and the public;
- Circulating books, films, laptops, and other library materials;
- Shelving library materials and maintaining library stacks;
- Opening, closing, and staffing the McLeod Business Library desk in addition to or in the absence of a full-time library staff member;
- Refilling library supplies, including but not limited to: printer paper and disinfecting resources
- Creating library material displays;
- Providing exceptional customer service;
- Ensuring that the library is a welcoming, healthy space for W&M students, faculty, and staff; and
- Other duties as assigned
Library student workers may be required to work evenings and weekends, depending on the needs of the library. Library students must be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds. They must feel comfortable interacting with the public. Customer service and Business research experience preferred, but not required.
Skills: A current student attending the university.
- Able to multitask and remain professional.
- Must be a work study eligible student accepted for admission in a degree-seeking program
- Federal Work Study Student
Hours: 5-10
Pay Per Hour: $7.25
Anticipated Start Date: September 15, 2020
Student Accessibility Services
Position Title: Graduate Student Test Proctor
Contact Person: Lesley Henderson
Contact Number: 757-221-2512
Contact Email: ljhenderson@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: www.wm.edu/sas
Duties: W&M Student Accessibility Services seeks graduate student proctors to work regularly or occasionally to administer and process quizzes, tests, and exams in its testing center to students with ADA testing accommodations or other relevant needs. May also deliver completed exams to campus locations. Other clerical or research duties as assigned. Work hours range from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with some occasional evening shifts possible (5:00 - 8:15 PM).
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent planning and organization skills.
- Excellent ability to follow a protocol.
- Excellent problem-solving skills for unexpected circumstances.
- Interest and ability to learn quickly.
- Maturity
Hours: 5-20
Pay Per Hour: $12.00
Anticipated Start Date: September 25, 2019 or ASAP
Student Financial Aid
Position Title: America Reads Tutor
Contact Person: Ginia Anderson
Contact Number: 757-221-2427
Contact Email: gjanderson@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://www.wm.edu/admission/financialaid/index.php
Duties: Are you interested in working with K-4 graders? the America Reads Program is seeking to hire tutors who will assist elementary school children with improving their reading skills in surrounding Williamsburg and James City county school districts. Employment as an America Reads tutor has the potential to be extremely fun and rewarding.
Skills:
- Must be enrolled in a degree seeking level program
- Excellent people skills, enthusiasm for helping children, respectful attitude
- Ability to work separately with child within a larger context of child/tutor groups
- Creative and enthusiastic when covering lesson plans and reading selected books
- Attention to detail regarding paper work and prompt arrival/departure from school (own transportation is required)
- Excellent reading skills and willingness to share your love of reading
Hours: 5 per week
Pay Per Hour: $20.00-$25.00
Anticipated Start Date: January 16, 2020
University Advancement
Position Title: Advancement Interns
Contact Person: Becky Parsons
Contact Email: rjparsons01@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/internships/
Duties:
- Please check each internship for individual duties.
- Positions are aimed at undergraduate students, but strong graduate candidates will be considered.
Hours: 10 hours per week
Pay Per Hour: $10.00
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
University Advancement
Position Title: Paid Advancement Interns
Contact Person: Becky Parsons
Contact Person: 7572217640
Contact Email: rjparsons01@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/for-wm-students/paid-academic-year-internships/index.php
Duties: This is an exciting time to work at William & Mary in the Office of Advancement! We are hiring ambitious, energetic students to join a team of 180 colleagues in our award-winning work of alumni engagement, fundraising and philanthropic outreach to a diverse community of supporters.
Steps to Apply:
- Read position descriptions on our website https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/for-wm-students/paid-academic-year-internships/index.php
- Apply online by Monday, February 24th at 5pm.
- Send your résumé and any questions you may have to rjparsons01@wm.edu by Friday, February 24th
Hours: 10 hours per week
Pay Per Hour: $10.00
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible 2020
University Advancement
Position Title: University Advancement Paid Summer Intern
Contact Person: Rebecca Parsons
Contact Email: rjparsons01@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/for-wm-students/paid-summer-internships/index.php
Duties: The Office of Advancement is excited to announce the Summer 2020 Advancement Internship Program for William & Mary students. For the first time, the program will include an internship in our regional office in Arlington, VA, as well as internships in our offices in Williamsburg.
In this internship, you can:
- Collaborate closely with advancement professionals
- Present your work or research to a cohort of students and professionals
- Build the foundation for a career working in Advancement
The 2020 summer internship program will hire up to 11 students for 10 weeks. Interns will gain experience in writing, research, events support, strategic and creative planning, creative design and volunteer management projects, while learning about the power and impact of philanthropy -- all for the benefit of William & Mary.
Where? Williamsburg, VA and Arlington, VA
Interns will work in the Advancement offices in the Discovery Park office complex in New Town in Williamsburg. One of the interns will work in the Advancement regional office in Arlington, VA, located at the Ballston-MU Metro Station) and at the W&M Washington Center (located at the Dupont Circle Metro Station). Students must provide their own housing and their own transportation to and from work.
Apply by Monday March 9
Browse the internships and apply on the website below.
ADVANCEMENT.WM.EDU/SUMMER-INTERNSHIPS
- Campaign Closing: Creative Content Development (up to 6 interns will be hired)
- Parent & Family Giving: Peer to Peer Outreach Management
- Regional Alumni Engagement in the DC Metro Market (this position is in our Arlington, VA office)
- Student Affairs Philanthropy: Collateral Material Development
- Student and Young Alumni Engagement: Research, Assessment, and Communications
- Volunteer Engagement: Research, Alumni Engagement
Skills: All students are encouraged to apply.
In general, rising juniors and seniors are preferred, but we will also consider rising sophomores who have enough coursework and/or work experience to benefit from this program. Applicants should have relevant skills or coursework related to the projects for which they apply.
Hours: Approximately 30 hours per week
Pay Per Hour: $12.00/hour or roughly 3,000 for the term
Anticipated Start Date: June 1 - August 7, 2020
University Advancement- Office of Stewardship & Advancement Events
Position Title: Student Office Assistant
Contact Person: Erin Hamilton
Contact Number: 757-221-1007
Contact Email: ehamilton@wm.edu
Duties: Essential duties include data entry and analysis, assisting with writing projects and production of printed materials, and general clerical support; conducting background research for donor communications and appeals; and recording and maintaining spreadsheets.
Skills: Dependable transportation to and from campus, proven proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, detail-oriented, strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Ability to work in a relational database (training provided).
Hours: 10 hours a week
Pay Per Hour: $7.50
Anticipated Start Date: Position to be filled as soon as possible. Sophomores or Juniors preferred. Dependable transportation a must.
University Advancement- Wren Ringers
Position Title: Student Caller
Contact Person: Sophia Perrotti
Contact Number: 757-221-1311
Contact Email: sjperrotti@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: http://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/phonathon/
Duties: Wren Ringers, William & Mary's Phonathon, is comprised of current students responsible for reaching out to alumni, parents and friends. Student callers foster relationships, offer updates on campus events and news, and raise unrestricted dollars for the University.
Hours: 9 hours per week
Pay Per Hour: $7.75
University Communications
Position Title: Multimedia Intern
Contact Person: David Williard
Contact Number: 757-221-2639
Contact Email: dcwill@wm.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://www.wm.edu/news/index.php
Duties: The W&M News Video Intern will be involved in all facets of creating news-style video content in support of the communications objectives determined by the office.
- Responsibilities will include:
- Capturing video footage of events and activities on campus.
- Generating video-story ideas.
- Conducting interviews with video subjects.
- Processing video via editing software systems.
- Capturing video footage of events and activities on campus.
Skills: We are looking for someone with at least basic competencies in operating digital video cameras who has a passion for exploring and telling stories about the W&M community.
Hours: Up to 10 per week
Pay Per Hour: $10.00
Anticipated Start Date: January 16, 2020
VIMS Biological Sciences
Position Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant, Marine Physiological Ecology
Contact Person: Emily Rivest
Contact Number: 804-684-7942
Contact Email: ebrivest@vims.edu
Website Address of Hiring Department: https://www.vims.edu/research/departments/bio/index.php
Duties:
- Recovering and counting juvenile mussels and clams from field collection devices
- Assisting with measurements of shell size and tissue weight of juvenile bivalves from field and historical samples
- Recording data and taking notes
- Assisting with general laboratory tasks as needed
Skills:
- Experience keeping a detailed lab notebook
- Attention to detail
- Familiarity with general laboratory equipment
Hours: 40 hours per week maximum
Pay Per Hour: $15.00
Anticipated Start Date: June 1 or end of spring semester, whichever is sooner
