DF AY26/27 Program Assistant for Justice & Advocacy

Regis University; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Regis University in Denver invites applications for a DF AY26/27 Program Assistant for Justice & Advocacy. The undergraduate role supports the Office of University Ministry in promoting a faith that does justice while animating Jesuit identity and social advocacy through campus programs.

Responsibilities include designing monthly justice programs, leading Social Justice Week activities, assisting with major events and collaborating across clubs and departments.

Qualifications

• One year of justice/advocacy-related work or related coursework.
• Availability for occasional weekend or evening events.
• Open to learning about Catholic Social Teaching and Jesuit values.

Responsibilities

• Design at least one program per month to engage the campus community in justice work/awareness.
• Serve as the UMin student lead for Social Justice Week.
• Assist with logistics and day-of support for the Possibilities Fair (fall).
• Implement programming from the Ignatian Solidarity Network (ISN) and collaborate with clubs/departments on justice-related initiatives.
• Support recruitment, preparation, and attendance at Denver Advocacy Day (Spring).
• Encourage student participation in justice and advocacy work.
• Attend mentor meetings with UMin supervisor and support major UMin events.

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Job Title:

DF AY26/27 Program Assistant for Justice & Advocacy

Job Description:

The Office of University Ministry creates a welcoming environment, accompanying our campus community on their varied spiritual journeys, and promotes opportunities to explore the connection between justice and spiritual identity. This position will support UMins’ efforts to engage the campus community in faith that does justice, animating Jesuit principles and identity in connection with justice and advocacy work. This position will work with multiple programs (both internal and external to Regis), engage with peers to provide justice and advocacy education, research legislation and public policy, and develop strategies for engaging the campus community on a variety of justice and advocacy topics and activities. This position is available for undergraduate students with junior or senior standing and must have at least one year of prior experience with justice and advocacy work, including attendance at IFTJ, Colorado Advocacy Day or a related experience.

• Design at least one program per month to engage the campus community in Justice work/awareness

• Serve as the UMin student lead for Social Justice Week

• Assist with logistics and day of support for the Possibilities Fair (fall)

• Serve as the student lead for implementing programming from the Ignatian Solidarity Network (ISN), which may include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with clubs and departments to plan and execute justice-related

• Support recruitment, preparation and attend Denver Advocacy Day (Spring)

• Identify ways to encourage student participation in justice and advocacy work

• Attend regular mentor meetings with UMin supervisor, support major UMin events and attend monthly UMin All-Staff meetings

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES –

• Maintain positive and proactive behaviors with customers, coworkers and staff

• Move efficiently and willingly between multiple tasks

• Be willing to ask questions as necessary

• Work effectively and responsibly without close supervision after receiving instructions

• Be punctual, dependable, and honest

• Answer questions, both directional and informational, in a friendly, patient manner

• Communicate clearly, efficiently, and respectfully both in-person and electronically

• Utilize MS Office Suite, including Office 365 and Google Suite occasionally

• Work collaboratively with other student ministers, staff and other departments

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• One year experience in justice and advocacy work (or related coursework), including attendance at IFTJ or Colorado Advocacy Day. A passion for social justice, a desire to accompany peers, and an openness to serve all students, regardless of their faith, political or social backgrounds.

• Availability to work occasional weekend or evening events as needed

• Applicants do not need to be Catholic but must be open to learning about and respecting Catholic Social Teaching, Jesuit tradition and values related to a “faith that does justice” and stances of the Catholic Church.

WORKING AT REGIS UNIVERSITY

All student employees are expected to both contribute to and strengthen the University’s culture of respect, inclusion and equity for all members of the community. As Regis employees, we each have a responsibility to perform our work in alignment with the mission of the University, especially with its Catholic and Jesuit values.

This position will remain posted until filled, with a preferred application deadline of September 3rd, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration.

This position is benefits-eligible for workers’ compensation and will receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.

Pay Rate

$19.29/hr