Student Assistant, Communications (LLPA & HSS)

Douglas College; Coquitlam, New Westminster; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Douglas College seeks a Student Assistant, Communications to support content creation and social media strategy while engaging in events throughout the semester. The role is ideal for motivated individuals with strong public speaking and creative skills. Flexible work terms available for eligible students.

Benefits

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a minimum of one (3 credit) course.
• Creative skills for content creation.
• Must have a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating content for social media and newsletters.
• Support events hosted by the Faculties.
• Coordinate social media interviews.

Skills

Experience creating Instagram grid posts

Experience using Canva

Interest in photography and videography

Strong public speaking skills

Education

Enrolled at Douglas College or another accredited institution

Job description

Student Assistant, Communications (LLPA & HSS)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please include the following:

- Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.

- Domestic or International student status

- Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for:

1. Winter 2025

2. Summer 2025

- If selected for an interview please bring one of the following:

1. Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR

2. Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR

3. Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location

Salary Range

$18.42 per hour

The Opportunity

The Student Assistant, Communications ( LLPA & HSS ) will work closely with administrative staff as well as faculty members to assist in creating various forms of content, including social media posts, newsletters and printed materials. The ideal candidate will also assist the Faculties at various events hosted throughout the semester.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• Assists with putting together timely and original content of interest to current students in Language, Literature, and Performing Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
• Assists with creating a social media plan each semester for the Faculties’ Instagram accounts
• Takes photos and videos at events hosted by the Faculties
• Coordinates social media interviews with students and staff in courses and clubs associated with the Faculties.
• Supports the Administrative Officers in the Faculties on related projects.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience creating Instagram grid posts, stories and reels
• Experience using Canva, Marq, or other design software
• Interested in photography and videography
• Comfortable being behind and in front of the camera
• Strong public speaking skills
• -Collaborative approach to content creation
• Able to work independently while following guidelines and meet deadlines

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

1. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR

2. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR

3. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term; OR
4. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

1. The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR

2. The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation – “May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.” Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number ( SIN ) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.

Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.

Additional Information

The position is located at the New Westminster and Coquitlam Campus Campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week. The work terms for this position are:

1. Winter 2025: January 6, 2025 – April 25, 2025
2. Summer 2025: May 6, 2025 – August 18, 2025

Posting Number

Posting Number 02430SA

Position Title

Position Title Student Assistant, Communications (LLPA & HSS)

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 01/06/2025

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 12/04/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Minimum Number of References

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Please include the following:

- Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.

- Domestic or International student status

- Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for:

1. Winter 2025

2. Summer 2025

- If selected for an interview please bring one of the following:

1. Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR

2. Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR

3. Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
  • Douglas College Careers Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
• * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for: Fall, Winter, Summer or combination of the above.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
  • Yes, I confirm
  • No, I am not able to meet this requirement
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