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Office Assistant - Office of the Provost

Office of the Provost

Beginning in Summer 2023

Responsibilities:

  • Scanning large volume of student records.
  • Assist staff with projects and campus errands.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willingness to proactively assist staff

In-person, flexible schedule 5 hours per week

To express interest, please contact Jane Allen, Executive Assistant to the Provost at allenj4@wit.edu,

Desk Attendant - Public Safety

Public Safety

Beginning in Fall of 2022

The Desk Attendant (DAs) position is a part-time student position in the Wentworth's Institute of Technology's Department of Public Safety.  DAs enhance safety and security, provide quality customer service, enforce Wentworth Institute of Technology policies, secures and maintains accurate records, screens and monitors all individuals entering the residence hall's main entry points, and refers residents and guests to the appropriate Housing & Residential Life and Department of Public Safety staff.  DAs will be assigned to one of the university's six residence hall security desks on campus.  DAs will utilize DTS Tech Spot's Resident Hall Security Check-In application to screen and process all student residents and guests.  Shifts will be available seven days a week from 6pm to 12am.  However, times of employment may vary.  DAs will be directly supervised by the on-duty police sergeant or officer-in-charge (OIC).  Training will be provided by Department of Public Safety and/or DTS Tech Spot Staff.

  • Federal/WIT Work Study only
  • Wage is $13.50/hour

For more information, please contact Patricia Polvani at polvanip@wit.edu.

Office Assistant - Coops and Careers

Cooperative Education and Career Development

Beginning Fall 2022

Responsibilities:

Provide assistance at reception area to all visitors: employers, faculty, students and alumni.  Greet guests, help students to schedule appointments and check in.  Let Advisors know when appointments have arrived..  Assist employers with needs during their on-campus visits.  Assist staff with projects and errands.

Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills: listening, speaking.  Critical thinking skills: easily understand what is being requested to appropriately respond to needs.  Advanced skills using Microsoft Word, Excel.  Ability to juggle multiple requests and to proactively seek work during slower times.

  • Wage: $14.25/hour
  • You will be in-person: M-F, 8:30 - 4:30 for around 5 hours/week
  • Type of Work Study: Federal/WIT Work Study 

To express interest in this position and submit your resume (if you have one), please contact Robbin Beuchamp, beauchampr1@wit.edu

Leopard Line Student Caller

Office of Annual Giving

Wentworth Leopard Line is hiring for May - June, and we want you to be part of our team!

$15.50 / HOUR, JOB OPENING FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER

Do you enjoy talking about your projects, co-ops, and experiences at Wentworth?  If so, work for Wentworth's student calling program, the Leopard Line!  We offer evening hours around your academic schedule.

Students call out to alumni, parents, and friends of the university to talk about the amazing things happening on campus and invite them to make their annual contribution to Wentworth. Callers will earn competitive wages, raise valuable funds for the university, and learn resume-building skills.  There will also be opportunities to network with alumni and win prizes throughout the semester.

Federal Work Study and Leopard Work-eligible students are accepted.  PLEASE NOTE: Freshman are ineligible to apply during the fall semester; we encourage you to apply in the spring!  Graduate students are welcome to apply. 

Please reach out to sucicm@wit.edu to apply or if you have any questions.

 

Lab Assistant - Dobbs 202

Department of Electrical Engineering

Beginning Fall 2022

Responsibilities:

  • Act as class monitor, check equipment in/out and answer questions when needed.
  • Assist in repair of broken equipment such as Breadboards or the moving of equipment if required.  Assist with setup of equipment for faculty.
  • Prepare various experiment packs for the courses.
  • General lab maintenance as required by immediate Supervisor.
  • General office duties may be required.

Qualifications:

  • Wage: $14.25/hour
  • Federal/WIT Work Study only

For job inquiries and application, please contact Supervisor: Doreen Cialdea

OGE Front Desk Coordinator

Office of Graduate Education (OGE)

The student will work under the supervision of the Dean of Graduate Education to maintain the front desk and coordinate graduate student engagement activities such as: 

  • Recruitment efforts by providing campus tours on a need-basis
  • Graduate Education office coordination
  • Answering phone and guiding prospective candidates through various offices at the University

This position will be approximately 8-10 hours a week.

Qualifications:

 

  1. Social Media savviness
  2. Great attitude, people person and a lot of Wentworth pride
  3. Great communication skills
  • Job will require on-campus presence.
  • Federal/WIT Work Study only - Wage is $13.50/hour

For job inquiries and application, please contact Supervisor: Durga Suresh-Menon

​Lab Assistant

Department of Mechanical Engineering

​Various positions in Mechanical labs:

  • Manufacturing Center
  • Strengths
  • Fluids
  • Data Acquisition
  • Print
  • Thermo
  • Projects
  • Material Science
Qualifications:
  1.  ​Willing to learn hands-on skills.
  • Type of Work: On Campus / FWS or WIT Work Study
  • Wage: ​$13.50/$13.75 per hour

For job inquiries and application, please contact Supervisor: ​Herb Connors

Learning Assistant for MATH 2500

Applied Mathematics

Support student learning in Differential Equations classrooms.

Qualification: B+ or higher in MATH 2500 or MATH 2750.

  • Type of Work: Federal/WIT Work Study only
  • Wage: $14.00/hr

For job inquiries and application, please contact Supervisor: Mami Wentworth

Lab Assistant

Construction Management Program - School of Management

Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to instructors
  • Distribution of equipment
  • Set up lab materials and equipment
  • General lab housekeeping
  • Inventory
  • Special Projects

Qualifications:

  • Must be a student in the School of Management
  • Construction Management Students Preferred
  • Federal Work Study/WIT Work Study only
  • Wage: $13.50 - $14.50/hour

For job inquiries and application, please contact Supervisor: Mike D'Agostino

Student Ambassador

Student Life

Beginning Fall 2022

Responsibilities:

  • Student Ambassadors represent Student Life on campus.  They provide information and guidance for all students, families and visitors by staffing the Wentworth Information Desk, the Commuter Student Lounge, and the Center for Student Life.  Responsibilities include providing directions and information, discounted student ticket sales, monitoring public spaces, assisting clubs and organizations with events and requests, and greeting all guests and visitors to the campus center.  It also provides student employees with an opportunity to meet their fellow students, faculty and staff, and participate in campus events and entertainment.  This role requires strong customer service and communication skills, punctuality and attention to detail  All Student Ambassadors are required to have Work Study.  We do not have Leopard Work.

Qualifications:

  • Federal/WIT Work Study only
  • Wage: $14.25/hour

To apply, please submit the Student Life Ambassador application

For additional questions, please contact studentlife@wit.edu or call 617-989-4702.

Lab Assistant I

Department of Electrical Engineering

Beginning Fall 2022

Responsibilities:

  • Act as class monitor, check equipment in/out and answer questions when needed. Cut/strip wire for the department and make cables such as Banana and Alligators. 
  • Assist in repair of broken equipment such as Breadboards or the moving of equipment if required.  Assist in setup of equipment for faculty. 
  • Close lab daily, shut off all equipment/computers. 
  • General lab maintenance as required by immediate Supervisor. 
  • General office duties such as photocopying may be required.

Qualifications:

  • Wage: $14.25/hour
  • Federal/WIT Work Study only

For job inquiries and application, please contact Supervisor: Yi Zou

Lab Assistant II

Department of Electrical Engineering

Beginning Fall 2022

Responsibilities:

  • Act as class monitor, check equipment in/out and answer questions when needed.
  • Prepare various experiment packs for the courses.
  • Assist in repair of broken equipment such as Breadboards or the moving of equipment if required. 
  • Assist in setup of equipment for faculty. 
  • Close lab daily, shut off and secure all equipment/computers. 
  • General lab maintenance as required by immediate Supervisor. 
  • General office duties such as photocopying may be required.

Qualifications:

  • Wage: $13.50/hour
  • Federal/WIT Work Study only

For job inquiries and application, please contact Supervisor: Yi Zou

Lab Assistant III

Department of Electrical Engineering

Beginning Fall 2022

Responsibilities:

  • To check equipment in/out and answer questions as needed.
  • Assist in repair of broken equipment such as Breadboards or the moving of equipment if required.
  • Assist in setup of equipment for faculty.
  • General lab maintenance as directed by immediate Supervisor.

Qualifications:

  • Wage: $14.25/hour
  • Federal/WIT Work Study only

For job inquiries and application, please contact Supervisor: Yi Zou

Sales Associate

Bookstore

Beginning Fall 2022

Responsibilities:

  • Sales Associates at the Wentworth Bookstore perform a variety of tasks that include, but are not limited to, ringing sales at a cash register.
  • Maintaining store cleanliness and organization.
  • Fulfilling orders, filing paperwork, and providing information to customers.

Qualifications:

  • No prior experience or education required.  All applicants must be 18 years of ago or older.
  • Wage: $13.50/hour
  • Federal/WIT Work Study only

For job inquiries, please contact Supervisor: Amanda Carkin

Games/Events Worker

Athletics

Beginning Fall 2022

Responsibilities:

  • Assists with running home games for all sports.
  • Responsibilities vary from score-keeping to retrieving balls and other equipment
  • Supplying water
  • Other help as needed during games
  • All training will be provided

Qualifications:

  • Federal/WIT Work Study only
  • Wage: $13.50/hour

For Job inquiries and application, please contact Susan Walley

SOE Office Assistant

School of Engineering

Beginning Fall 2022

Join the School of Engineering Dean's Office team this year!  Our office is looking to hire several students to staff our front office during the day and assist with general office tasks.  Students from any major are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Greeting visitors to the office space (Rubenstein 203) and connecting them with the appropriate contacts within the School
  • Graphic design for posters, events, and presentations for the School of Engineering
  • Reconciling expenses and credit card reports
  • Collecting the mail and managing office supplies

Qualifications:

  • Federal/WIT Work Study only
  • Wage: $13.50/hour

For inquiries or to apply, please contact Supervisor Alexandra Guiz.  Please include:

  • A brief statement of interest in the role
  • Resume and contact information
  • Class Schedule and M-F availability 9 am - 4:30 pm

Office Assistant

Department of Human Resources

Beginning Fall 2022

The Human Resources Work Study employee performs a wide variety of office tasks while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

  • Scan documents and made photocopies.
  • Label, file and organize records.
  • Open, date, organize and distribute mail.
  • Maintain confidentiality of records and personnel issues.
  • Assist with mass mailings.
  • Type labels and prepare miscellaneous correspondence.
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
  • General office duties may be required.

Qualifications:

  • Federal/WIT Work Study only
  • Wage: $13.50/hour
  • Must sign confidentiality agreement
  • Attention to detail is imperative
  • Previous office-related skills preferred

For job inquiries and application, please contact Supervisor Melanie DeSantis at desantism@wit.edu.

 

Social Media Analytics Assistant

Office of Marketing & Communications

Beginning Fall 2022

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Social Media Manager, the Social Media Analytics Assistant will aid in the social media strategy for Wentworth through analyzing our current social media engagement.  Our social media channels include Tasks include, but not limited to:

  • Assist in compiling monthly social media data in an Excel document including using data to create charts
  • Tracking engagement for each post across social media channels; noting which posts are performing well on what platforms
  • Track and report on data to inform what time of day is best for posting
  • This position could also assist in managing the Wentworth Youtube channel

Qualifications:

  • Federal/WIT Work Study only
  • Wage: $13.50/hour

For job inquiries and application, please contact Supervisor Eric Roe

Qualitative Marketing Research Assistant

Office of Marketing & Communications

Beginning Fall 2022

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications, the Qualitative Marketing Research Assistant will work to conduct research and create process that will be used by the MarCom team moving forward.

  • Create a scalable, easy-to-use process that would be implemented by team
  • Process would include recruitment of people to take part in surveys and other research

Qualifications:

  • Federal/WIT Work Study only
  • Wage: $13.50/hour

For job inquiries and application, please contact Supervisor Eric Roe

Enrollment Services Assistant

Office of Admissions

Beginning Fall 2022

Responsibilities:

Be part of building Wentworth's future!  Join a team of students and front-line staff as we enroll the class of 2027.  The Enrollment Services Assistant will assist the Admissions Office and Division of Enrollment with all activities related to the recruitment and enrollment of new students.  Daily tasks include but are not limited to:

  • Answering phones and email
  • Assembling admissions materials
  • Enter prospective student inquiry information
  • Greeting visitors to the Admissions office
  • Indexing Admissions materials
  • Assisting with office mailings
  • Working Admissions events (evenings and weekends)
  • Work on special projects

Qualifications:

Admissions is looking for students who have strong organizational skills, highly detail-oriented, dependable, good verbal and written skills, commitment to core values of helpfulness and ability to maintain confidentiality.

  • Time Commitment: 8 - 10 hours a week
  • Work Shifts: Vary depending on student's schedule, includes 7 - 8 weekend shifts per semester
  • Wage: $15/hour
  • Open to both Federal Work Study and Leopardwork students

For job inquiries and application, please contact Supervisor Carlo Fierimonte, 617-989-4048 or fierimontec@wit.edu

 

Success Studio Office Assistant

Success Studio

Beginning Fall 2022

Responsibilities:

 

  • Provide front desk assistance to all visitors, faculty, and students.
  • Greet guests, help them make appointments via a swipe system or add them manually.
  • Let Advisors knot when appointments have arrived
  • Assist Success Studio staff/advisors with projects and errands

Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication skills: listening, speaking.
  • Critical thinking skills: easily understand what is being requested to appropriately respond to needs.
  • Advanced skills using Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Wage: $14.25/hour
  • Federal/WIT Work Study 

For job inquiries and application, please contact Supervisor David Dardanelli at dardanellid@wit.edu or successstudio@wit.edu

 

Library Student Assistant

Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons

Beginning Fall 2022

Responsibilities:

  • Provides circulation services including: charging and discharging of Library items, retrieving and shelving Library items, and performing opening and/or closing duties under the supervision of a Library staff member.
  • Answers basic questions about Library services, materials and spaces.
  • Performs stacks maintenance tasks including: shelving, shelf-reading, shifting and other special projects assigned
  • Assists patrons with equipment such as computers, printers, scanners, and other technology
  • Represents the Library to patrons in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Performs other duties or projects as needed.

Expectations:

  • Shifts are assigned on a semester basis: Library Student Assistants are required to attend all assigned shifts.
  • Missed shifts are only acceptable for family & medical emergencies; other reasons should be communicated to and approved by a staff supervisor in advance.
  • Some Student Assistants are assigned to work opening, closing and weekend shifts; those who work these shifts will be given priority in scheduling.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Current enrollment at WIT
  • Commitment to providing excellent customer service
  • Ability and willingness to learn library procedures and systems

Preferred:

  • Federal/WIT Work Study 
  • Familiarity with and enthusiasm for working with technology
  • Some work my require the ability to work independently for stretches of time.

 Pay Rate:  $14.25 per hour

Apply HereLibrary Student Assistant Application

 

Technology Sandbox Student Assistant

Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons

Beginning Fall 2022

WORK SCHEDULE:  5 - 10 hours per week as required (may include opening, closing, and/or weekend hours)

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure Technology Sandbox facilities and equipment are well maintained.
  • Provides Technology Sandbox users with technical assistance and services related to 3D printing and scanning.
  • Represents the Library and Technology Sandbox to patrons in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Performs other duties or projects as needed.

Expectations:

  • Shifts are assigned on a semester basis: Technology Sandbox Student Assistants are required to attend all assigned shifts.
  • Missed shifts are only acceptable for family & medical emergencies; other reasons should be communicated to and approved by a staff supervisor in advance.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Current enrollment at WIT
  • Commitment to providing excellent customer service
  • Ability and willingness to learn library procedures and systems

Preferred:

  • Federal/WIT Work Study 
  • Experience with 3D modeling and 3D printing
  • Familiarity with and enthusiasm for working with technology
  • Some work may require the ability to work independently for stretches of time

 Pay Rate:  $14.25 per hour

Apply HereTechnology Sandbox Student Assistant

 

SSH Office Assistant

School of Sciences and Humanities

Beginning Fall 2022

Join the School of Sciences and Humanities Dean's Office team!  Our office is looking to hire 2 students to staff our front office during the day and assist with general office tasks.  Students from any major are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Greeting visitors to the office space (Beatty 400) and connecting them with the appropriate contacts within the School
  • Graphic design for posters, events, and presentations for the School of Sciences and Humanities
  • Collecting the mail and managing office supplies
  • Filing and organization of office materials
  • Scan documents and make photocopies
  • Drafting communications to students and staff

Qualifications:

  • Federal/WIT Work Study only
  • Wage: $14.25/hour, 5 - 10 hours per week
  • Previous office-related skills preferred
  • Student must sign confidentiality agreement

For inquiries or to apply, please contact Rachel Cristoforo, Operations Manager at christoforor@wit.edu.  Please include:

  • A brief statement of interest in the role
  • Resume and contact information
  • Class Schedule and M-F availability 8 am - 4:30 pm

 

Registrar's Office - Office Assistant

Registrar's Office

Beginning Spring of 2023

Are you looking for a work study position this Spring?  The Registrar's Office has positions open!

We are interested in hiring three students for a minimum of 6 hours and up to 16 hours per week.

Job Description:  Office Assistant

Responsibilities: In this position, you will assist in various office support tasks:

  • Assist with front-line support - greeting and assisting anyone who comes to the Registrar's Office
  • Assist with answering incoming phone calls and emails and answering questions and concerns.
  • Performing other tasks such as filing, making copies, bulk printing and mailing, data entry, graduation prep, and assisting the Registrar's Office team with any related duties as assigned.

This is a great learning opportunity to gain office experience and familiarize yourself with the Registrar's Office and processes.

Qualifications:

  • Federal/WIT Work Study only
  • Wage: $15/hour 6 - 16 hours per week

If you are interested, please email registrar@wit.edu

 

Center for Wellness - Desk Worker

Center for Wellness

Beginning Summer of 2023

Responsibilities: 

  • Students cover Center for Wellness front desk during lunch and other possible shifts.
  • Responsible for answering phones, greeting visitors, and alerting staff members to client arrivals and crises
  • Maintain a clean desk workspace and clean up the Hideaway space
  • Assist with events held by the Center for Wellness
  • Scan and handle confidential documents

Qualifications:

  • Students must sign confidentiality agreement
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism due to the sensitive nature of our office
  • Wage: $14.25/hour
  • Federal/WIT Work Study only

For job inquiries and application, please contact Supervisor Margarita Vargas at vargasm3@wit.edu