Student Assistant - Student Leadership, Student Life

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

A top educational institution in BC seeks a Student Assistant to support student leadership programming and events. Candidates must be current Douglas College students with experience in clubs or event planning. The role offers up to 20 hours/week, flexible working arrangements, and aims to empower a diverse student body through leadership initiatives.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Access to fitness centres

Qualifications

• Has been a Douglas College student for at least one academic year.
• Experience or knowledge in event planning desired.
• Ability to deal with issues with maturity and thoughtfulness.

Responsibilities

• Support creation and implementation of student leadership programming.
• Assist with creating learning outcomes through consultation.
• Oversee event registration and communicate with participants.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Douglas College student

Tools

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Location: New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range: $18.42/hour

Position: Student Assistant – Student Leadership, Student Life

Responsibilities and purpose: You are a student who is eager to explore your career path while supporting fellow students. You will work with faculty, staff, and student peers to ensure positive outcomes for the college community.

Be part of Douglas College

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 work in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. Douglas College supports healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, and a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

For more benefits information, click here!

What it takes

Student Life is looking for Student Assistants to assist with the creation and implementation of student leadership and volunteering programming and related events and activities.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the creation and implementation of all student leadership programming and events
• Assisting with creating learning outcomes and programming through consultation with students and campus partners
• Overseeing event registration and participant communication
• Meet regularly with the Student Life Coordinator

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Has been a Douglas College student for at least one academic year
• Has been involved on campus (e.g., in a club or student group, has volunteered or worked as a student assistant)
• Has some experience or knowledge in event planning
• Ability to deal with issues with maturity and thoughtfulness
• Detail-oriented, organized, responsible, professional and flexible
• Comfortable working with limited supervision
• Open to cultures, practices, and sexual orientations different from your own
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to inclusion and cultural sensitivity to diverse student groups
• Flexibility to work at either campus (New Westminster and Coquitlam)
• Basic working knowledge of Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Experience in event planning (desired)

Leadership experience (desired).

Eligibility

Domestic and International student eligibility criteria are described below. An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.

• Domestic students must meet ONE of the criteria related to course enrollment and intake.
• International students must meet ONE of the criteria described, including full-time enrollment or valid Study Permit with eligibility to work on or off campus.

Qualified Douglas College students will be given first preference.

Additional Information

Location: New Westminster Campus and Coquitlam Campus. Hours: up to 20 hours/week. Work terms:

• Fall 2025: September 2, 2025 – December 15, 2025
• Winter 2026: January 5, 2026 – April 24, 2026
• Summer 2026: May 4, 2026 – August 16, 2026

Posting Number: 02571SA | Position Title: Student Assistant - Student Leadership, Student Life | Anticipated Start Date: 09/02/2025

How to apply

Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting. Open date: 07/23/2025. Close date: Open Until Filled.

Equity and important notes

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. We welcome all applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, and faiths.

Please include the following when applying:

• Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if enrolled elsewhere in BC
• Domestic or International student status
• Work term eligibility (Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or Summer 2026)

If selected for an interview, please bring:

• Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College or another post-secondary institution