Student Assistant - Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy

Okanagan College; Penticton; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Okanagan College is seeking a Student Assistant to contribute to the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy Committee activities, providing student perspectives and helping execute educational events about consent.

Under supervision of the Dean, Community Engagement & Careers, you will support awareness campaigns, attend meetings, and assist with policy reviews relevant to students, while engaging with campus community and志leading initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate respectfully about sensitive topics related to policy.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend Committee meetings to provide a student perspective on discussions.
• Assist with student orientations and awareness campaigns on consent and policy.
• Support the Policy review process as it pertains to students.
• Aid with related awareness activities as directed by supervisor or Committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary student at OC

Job description

When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities.

Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters.

Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference.

Salary Range: $18.42
Bargaining Unit: Support - Student
Appointment Type: Non-Regular On-Call
Posting Closing Date: November 8, 2026

This position could be at any campus, with the potential to work remote as well.

Your Opportunity

In accordance with Letter of Understanding #1 – Student Employees, and under the direct supervision of the Dean, Community Engagement & Careers, the Student assists the supervisor by providing the student perspective on Okanagan College’s Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy Committee (the “Committee”) and assists with educational/awareness activities and events related to the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy.

Functions and Duties

1. Attends Committee meetings to bring forth a student perspective to discussions
2. Assists with student orientations and awareness campaigns with respect to “consent” and the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy
3. Assists the Committee with the Policy review process as it pertains to students
4. Provides assistance with other related awareness activities as determined by the supervisor or the Committee
5. Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Registered in a post-secondary program at Okanagan College.

Prior related work experience is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to comfortably communicate with others (individually and in a group setting) with respect to sensitive issues with respect to the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy, including topics such as consent (what it is, why it’s required, how to practice it)
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Our Values:

Students first:

Creating meaningful life-long educational opportunities of the highest quality for alumni, current, and future students is at the heart of everything we do.

Community:

We are one College. We enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to work with, learn from, and support everyone we encounter collaboratively and collegially.

Respect:

We welcome, embrace, and celebrate that which make us unique in creating an environment in which every individual is valued, affirming our commitment to human dignity for all.

Courage:

We are courageous in our actions in areas that contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. We have the courage to be vulnerable. We are truthful, sincere, and act ethically with honesty and fairness.

Relationships:

We steward meaningful relationships built on a foundation of reciprocity. We are compassionate, empathic, and care for the holistic well-being of students, employees, community members, and the land.

Distinction:

We choose activities in which we can achieve excellence and positively impact society.

Priority will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].