Learner Experience Assistant

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT); Calgary; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIT's School of Business is seeking a current SAIT student to join as a Learner Experience Assistant. This paid student role focuses on student engagement, event planning, communications, and data tracking, reporting to the Manager, Learner Experience.

As an integral member of the Learner Experience team, you will work with staff and student leaders to deliver programs that keep students informed, connected, and supported throughout their journey.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled, full-time SAIT student in a School of Business program.
• Must have completed at least one semester at SAIT and be in good academic standing.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Excel, Word, SharePoint); experience with MailChimp and Canva is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability.
• Experience using MailChimp and Canva is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, promotion, setup, and facilitation of School of Business events, projects, and programs that foster engagement and belonging (e.g., Meet Your Major, Classroom Visits, CapCon, case competitions).
• Support the coordination of student initiatives that promote community, leadership, and professional development.
• Create and edit content for internal and external communication channels (e.g., newsletters, LaunchPad) to highlight opportunities, resources, achievements, and student engagement.
• Collaborate with student leaders and other team members to gather stories, visuals, resources for sharing across the School of Business community.
• Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and engagement of Student Ambassadors and other volunteers.
• Support recognition and appreciation efforts that celebrate student involvement and contributions.
• Collect, track, and analyze engagement data and feedback from events, projects and programs.
• Provide insights to inform improvements to programs, initiatives, and communications.
• Contribute to team meetings with ideas from a student perspective and support process improvements that strengthen the student experience.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and alignment with SAIT and the School of Business values in all interactions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Reliability

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled SAIT student

Completed at least one semester

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

MailChimp

Canva

SharePoint

Job description

At SAIT, we mean business. For 60 years, the School of Business has been preparing students for real-world success through applied education and industry partnerships. Join a collaborative team named one of Canada’s best business schools by CEOWORLD Magazine in 2026.

The Opportunity

Job classification: W6000 - Student Worker

Hourly rate: $18.22

# of positions: 1

Position End Date: March 31, 2027

Posting closing date: 4:00 PM August 20, 2026

Are you passionate about supporting the student experience? The School of Business is seeking a current SAIT student currently enrolled in a School of Business program (or registered for the upcoming semester) to join our team as a Learner Experience Assistant.

This paid student role offers a mentorship-focused, skill-building opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in student engagement, event planning, communications, and data tracking. Reporting to the Manager, Learner Experience and working closely with staff and student leaders, students will help deliver programs and initiatives that keep students informed, connected, and supported throughout their journey.

As an integral member of the Learner Experience team, you’ll contribute directly to initiatives that foster community, belonging, and success within the School of Business and across SAIT. This position is an ideal opportunity for students who want to build professional skills and make a meaningful impact on their peers’ experience.

The Role

• Assist with planning, promotion, setup, and facilitation of School of Business events, projects, and programs that foster engagement and belonging (e.g., Meet Your Major, Classroom Visits, CapCon , case competitions, etc.)
• Support the coordination of student initiatives that promote community, leadership, and professional development.
• Create and edit content for internal and external communication channels (e.g., newsletters, LaunchPad, etc. ) to highlight opportunities, resources, achievements, and student engagement.
• Collaborate with student leaders and other team members to gather stories, visuals, resources for sharing across the School of Business community.
• Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and engagement of Student Ambassadors and other volunteers.
• Support recognition and appreciation efforts that celebrate student involvement and contributions.
• Collect, track, and analyze engagement data and feedback from events, projects and programs.
• Provide insights to inform improvements to programs, initiatives, and communications.
• Contribute to team meetings with ideas from a student perspective and support process improvements that strengthen the student experience.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and alignment with SAIT and the School of Business values in all interactions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must be a currently enrolled, full-time, SAIT student in a School of Business program.
• Must have completed at least one semester at SAIT and be in good academic standing.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Excel, Word, SharePoint); experience with MailChimp and Canva is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability.
• Experience using MailChimp and Canva is an asset.
• Ability to balance academic responsibilities with part-time work.
• Availability during the day, with flexibility for occasional evening events.
• Interest or experience in event planning, communications, data analysis, or student engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting or speaking to groups.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and effective in collaborative team environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, respect, and fostering a welcoming environment for all students.

About SAIT

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.

We’re committed to community and belonging

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT .

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.