Student Activities Assistant

ctstatecommunitycollege; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

CT State Community College seeks an Educational Assistant (part-time, non-tenure track) to support Student Activities at CT State Northwestern in Winsted. The role involves coordinating event logistics, staffing, and maintaining the Student Food Pantry, under the Director of Student Engagement.

You will work with faculty, staff, and students, supervise student workers, assist with promotions, and help build relationships with student organizations; start date November 2026; on-site work up to 17

Qualifications

• Ability to work with diverse individuals across academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Assist with research, planning, promotion and execution of student activities.
• Supervise and support staff, work study, and student labor employees.
• Support and build relationships with student organizations.
• Support the operations of the student food pantry and clothes closets.

Skills

Diversity engagement

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State)was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut's 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students' academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Position Details

Posted:September 16, 2026

Level:Educational Assistant

Employment Type:Temporary position, non-tenure track position

Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date:November 2026

Work Location:CT State Northwestern (Park Pl, Winsted, CT 06098)

Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote

Closing Date:Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by September 30, 2026.

Position Summary

Working under the supervision of Director of Student Engagement the Student Activities Assistant provides support to the operations of Student Activities including student event logistics, staffing and maintaining the Student Food Pantry, and assisting with the supervision of student workers. The Student Activities Assistant's main function is to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students on campus to provide student engagement and student resources under the direction of the Director of Student Engagement and Associate Dean of Student Development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of theDirector of Student Engagement, the Student Activities Assistantis responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the research, planning, promotion and execution of student activities.
• Assisting with the supervision and support staff, work study, and student labor employees.
• Supporting and building relationships with student organizations
• Supporting the operations of the student food pantry and clothes closets.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree ina related field and relevant office experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with event planning and execution.

Salary

• $37.74hourly

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or traffickingor any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless theprovisionsofSection46a-80(b) or46a-81(b)oftheConnecticutGeneral Statutes arecontrollingor there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding personsin one oftheabove protectedgroups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact:Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights,CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051,860-612-7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.