Student Assistant – Student Life

Douglas College

New Westminster

On-site

CAD 25,000 - 30,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Douglas College in New Westminster/Coquitlam is seeking a Student Assistant to support student life programming, orientation, wellness initiatives and volunteer coordination. The role operates on campus at New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses, with up to 20 hours per week.

As a current Douglas College student, you will collaborate with faculty and staff, contribute to inclusive programming, and help deliver education content while gaining hands-on campus life experience across semesters.

Qualifications

Must be a current Douglas College student.
Ability to work up to 20 hours per week.
Comfortable interacting with a diverse student community.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic computer skills (Windows, MS Word/Excel).

Responsibilities

Supporting in planning and execution of student life programming
Creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for students
Assisting with recruiting, training and leading student volunteers
Attending regular meetings with coordinators
Developing and delivering student life or wellness related educational content
Collaborating with the communications team to design and develop promotional materials
Collaborating with campus partners and departments to enhance programming experiences for students
Assisting with operations of the food pantry program

Skills

Student engagement

Event planning

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

MS Office

Campus involvement

Education

Currently enrolled as Douglas College student

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location

New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

$18.42/hour

The Opportunity

You’re driven and eager to delve into career exploration while enriching your educational journey. As a student yourself, you bring a unique perspective and valuable insights to ensuring other students are supported at the College. Whether it’s working alongside faculty, employees, and staff, or assisting your student peers, collaborating with diverse groups comes easily to you.

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 It Takes

Student Life is looking for a Student Assistant to assist with the planning and implementation of student life programming including but not limited to the new student orientation, transitional programs, wellness programs and the volunteer program.

Responsibilities

Supporting in planning and execution of student life programming
Creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for students
Assisting with recruiting, training and leading student volunteers
Attending regular meetings with coordinators
Developing and delivering student life or wellness related educational content
Collaborating with the communications team to design and develop promotional materials
Collaborating with campus partners and departments to enhance programming experiences for students
Assisting with operations of the food pantry program

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need

Has been involved on campus (e.g. has volunteered or worked as a Student Assistant; is in a club or student group)
Has good knowledge of campus resources and supports
Has the flexibility to work at either campus (New Westminster and Coquitlam)
Is detail-oriented, organized, responsible, professional and flexible
Has excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
Has an open mind to cultures, practices, and sexual orientations different from your own
Is committed to inclusion and is culturally sensitive to the unique challenges of diverse student groups
Is comfortable and has the ability to work with limited supervision
Has the ability to deal with issues with maturity and thoughtfulness as they arise
Has a basic working knowledge of Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Has experience or knowledge in event planning (desired)
Has leadership experience (desired)

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

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
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
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
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

The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR
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 Campus and Coquitlam Campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week. The work terms for this position are: