Student Assistant - Weissman Scholar

Babson College; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 3,120 - 4,680; Part time

Job summary

Babson College is seeking a Weissman Scholar Program Student Assistant to help with logistics, content, and communications during the academic year. The role is 4–6 hours per week at $15/hour, with on‑campus work and possible remote hours as experience grows.

You will support program logistics, alumni updates, and Scholar resources, while gaining new skills in a collaborative environment at Babson.

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills on the job.
• Proactive, with initiative and creativity in tasks.
• Inclusive mindset and strong communication within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist with program logistics and content development for Weissman Wednesday Updates.
• Manage logistics for monthly Weissman meetings and events.
• Update alumni LinkedIn pages and share alumni achievements.
• Support Scholar communications and develop resources for students.
• Conduct data analysis of project receipts and update submission instructions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Initiative

Creativity

Resourcefulness

Independent problem solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Title: Weissman Scholar Program Student Assistant
Department: Student Advising & Success
Reports to: Brian Duggan, [e-mail]
Pay rate: $15/hour

THE OPPORTUNITY

I am seeking a student employee to work on Weissman Scholar-related tasks for 4-6 hours weekly during the academic year. This student will support the logistics of the program while gaining new skills and showcasing talents.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Program Support

• Develop/forecast content agenda for Weissman Wednesday Updates (WWU) and produce bi-weekly WWUs in MailChimp, support Weissman Community Board (WCB) as needed.
• Book meeting space, order food and arrange other logistics for monthly Weissman meetings.

Alumni Engagement Update

• Ensure all alumni are on the LinkedIn page.
• Research and repost WS alumni accomplishments/significant life moments.
• Partner with Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving to publish 1 alumni Weissman Wednesday update per semester.

Scholar Centric

• Update LinkedIn pages: Ensure all scholars & alumni are on the page.
• Link scholars’ blogs to the page.
• Brainstorm other content to post on site.
• Research and repost WS alumni accomplishments/significant life moments.
• Improve database/search functionality of Weissman Scholars Program LinkedIn Group.
• Develop Scholar Support Resources: required course‑specific resources (good sites to help understand ACC1000, etc.), project ideation resources, pull from FME Project proposal resources.

Project Support

• Prepare marketing/promotional materials about completed projects.
• Conduct data analysis of project receipts based on Weissman pillars, cost categories and trends.
• Brainstorm ways to scaffold the project proposal process for new scholars.
• Update instructions on the online project submission forms.

Miscellaneous

• May be asked to work on other projects for Brian or Student Advising & Success (SAS).
• Organize and analyze student surveys.
• Consulting with SAS staff on special projects (first‑gen, other scholar programs, etc.).
• Staff the SAS front desk and phones as needed/able.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

Not applicable. No one is supervised.

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

• Critical thinking.
• Willingness to try new things and develop new skills.
• Show initiative, creativity and resourcefulness.
• Maintain inclusive mindset.
• Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to progressively take on greater responsibility.
• Must be willing to develop strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar), which is the official platform for Babson offices, faculty and administration.
• Work hours will be completed in the Student Advising & Success Suite (on campus/in person). Over time, as confidence in the position grows, some hours may be completed remotely (from student’s room or elsewhere on campus).

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE

• Knowledge about the Weissman Scholars Programs, its scholars and its alumni.
• Familiarity with Babson, its resources, opportunities and events for undergraduate students.

About Us

We’re all different. We’re all Babson. Babson College is a world‑class business school, empowering entrepreneurial leaders to create great economic and social value – everywhere. Here you’ll find a collaborative, collegial team environment designed to include and motivate every individual. It’s a rewarding and invigorating workplace – an exciting launch pad for anyone who wants to make a real impact in higher education.

We provide everything you need to achieve your goals, including learning and development opportunities, outstanding benefits, rich rewards, wellness programs, and a genuine dedication to creating a diverse, multicultural and inclusive community.