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Job Summary: The Design and Art Lab Assistant will support the daily operations of the Art & Design department’s labs and studios, as well as the interiors resource room and chair library. This position is ideal for students who are organized, responsible, and have an interest in maintaining a clean, safe, and productive creative environment. The assistant will help monitor lab usage, maintain equipment and materials, support lab safety protocols, and assist faculty and staff with general upkeep and organization.

Hiring Manager:  Dr.  Rosa Otero – rosa.otero@salem.edu

Number of Student Positions Available:  1

Rate:  $9/hour

Typical Number of Hours = 8 per week

Typical Number Weeks per Semester = 10

Job Summary: Student Residence Life Campus Assistants help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging living-learning environment for residential students. They support daily residence hall operations by assisting with office coverage, lockouts, and the Campus Care Hub; educating residents about housing procedures; managing guest check-ins and equipment checkouts; and maintaining inventory. Student staff also promote activities through social media and foster a strong sense of community and belonging among residential students.

Hiring Manager:  Nicole Hundt – nicole.hundt@salem.edu

Number of Student Positions Available:  3

Rate:  $9/hour

Typical Number of Hours = 8 per week

Typical Number Weeks per Semester = 10

Job Summary:  The Student Center Assistants support the daily operations of the Student Center by providing exceptional front-line customer service and creating a welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors. Serving as the primary reception point for the Student Center, Office Assistants assist with guest services, facility operations, event support, equipment check-out, and building information. They also complete administrative projects and provide operational support to the Student Activities staff to ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the Student Center and its programs, events, and services.

Hiring Manager:  Jennifer Borrero – jennifer.borrero@salem.edu

Number of Student Positions Available:  5

Rate:  $9/hour

Typical Number of Hours = 8 per week

Typical Number Weeks per Semester = 10

Job Summary: The Biology Lab Assistant supports the Biology Department by preparing and maintaining teaching laboratories to ensure they are safe, organized, and ready for student learning. Working under the guidance of faculty, the assistant helps set up and clean up laboratory activities, prepares materials and equipment, maintains laboratory supplies and workspaces, assists with basic laboratory procedures, follows established safety protocols, and provides general support for the day-to-day operation of biology labs.

Hiring Manager:  Angela Burcham – angela.burcham@salem.edu

Number of Student Positions Available:  2

Rate:  $9/hour

Typical Number of Hours = 8 per week

Typical Number Weeks per Semester = 15

Job Summary: The Chemistry Lab Assistant supports the Chemistry Department by preparing and maintaining instructional laboratories to ensure they are safe, organized, and ready for student learning. Working under the guidance of faculty, the assistant helps prepare laboratory equipment, chemicals, glassware, and supplies; sets up and cleans up laboratory activities; maintains laboratory inventory and workspaces; assists with routine laboratory procedures; follows chemical hygiene and laboratory safety standards, including proper chemical handling and waste disposal; and provides general support for the day-to-day operation of chemistry labs.

Hiring Manager:  Brandon Walker – brandon.walker@salem.edu

Number of Student Positions Available:  1

Rate:  $9/hour

Typical Number of Hours = 8 per week

Typical Number Weeks per Semester = 10

Job Summary: The Financial Aid Office Assistant provides administrative and customer service support to the Financial Aid Office while assisting students, families, faculty, and staff. This position performs a variety of general office tasks, maintains records, and supports the daily operations of the office. The role offers students the opportunity to develop professional communication, organizational, customer service, and administrative skills in a higher education environment.

Hiring Manager: Christy Chesnut – christy.chesnut@salem.edu

Number of Student Positions Available:  1

Rate:  $9/hour

Typical Number of Hours = 8 per week

Typical Number Weeks per Semester = 10

Job Summary: The Admissions Communications Team Student Assistant supports the Admissions Office by engaging with prospective students through phone calls, email, social media, and other communication channels. This position assists with outreach efforts, helps create a welcoming and responsive experience for prospective students, and supports the daily communication needs of the admissions team. The role provides students with valuable experience in professional communication, customer service, marketing, and higher education recruitment.

Hiring Manager: Kathy McAdams – kathy.mcadams@salem.edu

Number of Student Positions Available:  2

Rate:  $9/hour

Typical Number of Hours = 8 per week

Typical Number Weeks per Semester = 10

Job Summary: The Admissions Office Student Assistant supports the Admissions Office by assisting staff with a variety of daily administrative and operational tasks. This position helps ensure the efficient day-to-day functioning of the office while providing excellent customer service to prospective students and visitors. The role offers students valuable experience in office administration, communication, organization, and higher education operations.

Job Summary: The Institutional Advancement Student Assistant will be an integral liaison in the Institutional Advancement Office, helping steward alumnae and donors through various communications (written and spoken) and representing our student population at alumnae/donor events, which is an essential need. The position also will assist with general administrative tasks required in the Institutional Advancement Office.

Job Summary: The Library Services Student Assistant serves as the first point of contact for library users, providing friendly customer service while assisting with circulation, research, printing, scanning, and access to library resources. This role also supports library operations through special projects, interlibrary loan, archives, social media, and campus events, offering opportunities to develop research, communication, and professional skills.

Hiring Manager: Denise Shorey – denise.shorey@salem.edu

Number of Student Positions Available:  6

Rate:  $9/hour

Typical Number of Hours = 8 per week

Typical Number Weeks per Semester = 15

Job Summary: The Academy Weekend Assistant supports the Academy Residence Life team by providing administrative assistance, maintaining an organized and welcoming environment, and assisting with student engagement initiatives, special projects, and weekend operations.

Hiring Manager: Kaylla Richardson – kaylla.richardson@salem.edu

Number of Student Positions Available:  2

Rate:  $9/hour

Typical Number of Hours = 8 per week

Typical Number Weeks per Semester = 10

Job Summary: The Athletics Student Assistant supports the Athletics Department in a variety of operational, administrative, and game day activities that contribute to the success of Salem’s athletic programs. Responsibilities may include office support, event operations, statistics, scoreboard management, athletics communications, creative projects, concessions, and assisting coaches and athletic training staff. This role requires professionalism, reliability, strong communication, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Hiring Manager: Eric James – eric.james@salem.edu

Number of Student Positions Available:  10

Rate:  $9/hour

Typical Number of Hours = 8 per week

Typical Number Weeks per Semester = 10

Job Summary: The IT Student Help Desk Associate reports directly to the Assistant Director of Instructional Technology and Client Services. This position assists customers with common tools such as computers, projectors, online learning software, email, and calendar applications. The student associate is responsible for providing high quality customer service to users both on and off campus. This position collaborates with other Help Desk and Technology Services staff to resolve customer issues and ensure quality support.

Hiring Manager: Melodyanne Wolos – melodyanne.wolos@salem.edu

Number of Student Positions Available:  6

Rate:  $9/hour; for returning students, please discuss rates with Melodyanne Wolos

Typical Number of Hours = 8 per week

Typical Number Weeks per Semester = 10

Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Operations, as an essential employee, the Operations Student Worker will be assigned to one of the four departments within Operations (Grounds, Custodial Mail Services, and Maintenance) as needed. While assigned to a department, the Operations Student Worker will report to the supervisor/lead of each respective department while performing assigned work. Once assigned, the Operations Student Operations Student Worker will commonly provide routine grounds maintenance, housekeeping, and maintenance functions and any other duties assigned. Operations Student Worker must be physically able to perform tasks appropriately.

Hiring Manager: Tina Kramer – tina.kramer@salem.edu

Number of Student Positions Available:  4

Rate:  $9/hour

Typical Number of Hours = 8 per week

Typical Number Weeks per Semester = 15

Job Summary: The Student QUEST Tutor provides individualized academic support to help ºÚÁÏÍø students strengthen their understanding of course material and achieve academic success. Working one-on-one or with small groups, tutors assist students with coursework, test preparation, and study strategies while fostering a positive, supportive learning environment. Tutors adapt their instruction to meet students’ unique learning needs and encourage confidence, critical thinking, and independent academic growth.

Hiring Manager: Brandon Walker – brandon.walker@salem.edu

Number of Student Positions Available:  7

Rate:  $9/hour

Typical Number of Hours = 8 per week

Typical Number Weeks per Semester = 10

Job Summary:  The Mercantile Store Clerk is responsible for assisting customers with items in the Mercantile, answering customer questions, assisting customers with purchase decisions, and completing sales transactions. They also help with checking in merchandise and restocking items in the store.

Hiring Manager: Kayla Senor – kayla.senor@salem.edu

Number of Student Positions Available:  6

Rate:  $9/hour

Typical Number of Hours = 8 per week

Typical Number Weeks per Semester = 15

Job Summary: This Student Technical Assistant position provides support for events by setting up and breaking down equipment, assisting with audio/visual needs, and ensuring the smooth operation of events. This position may also assist with proper set-up and arrangement of equipment, table, chairs, furniture etc. on campus as a result of events. This technical assistant may also keeps track of inventory in the building and assist with other projects deemed appropriate by the Director of Special Events and Community Outreach.

Hiring Manager: Robyn Goslen – robyn.goslen@salem.edu

Number of Student Positions Available:  1

Rate:  $9/hour

Typical Number of Hours = 8 per week

Typical Number Weeks per Semester = 10