Student Belonging & Engagement Assistant

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Rocks Community College seeks a Student Belonging & Engagement Assistant for the Cultural Centers within Student Life. The role is a work-study position that serves as a peer leader and engagement ambassador, supporting the Multicultural Center and Pride & Ally Center while fostering welcoming and inclusive campus environments.

This position helps with community-building, student engagement programming, peer mentorship, and leadership development, emphasizing DEIBA-centered education,

Qualifications

• Commitment to equity and quality customer service in a diverse environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use MS Office and virtual meeting platforms effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the Multicultural Center and Pride & Ally Center.
• Assist with community-building and student engagement programming.
• Provide peer mentorship and leadership development support.
• Help foster welcoming, inclusive, student-centered environments.

Skills

Inclusion knowledge

Communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom/Webex

Job description

Title:Student Belonging & Engagement Assistant

Position Type: Workstudy

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Student Affairs

Department: RRCC Student Life

Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus

Location: Lakewood

Salary Range:$19.37 - $19.89 / hour

Job Summary:

The Cultural Centers within Student Life at RRCC is seeking a Student Belonging and Inclusion Assistant serves as a peer leader, mentor, and student engagement ambassador who supports the daily operations of the Multicultural Center and Pride & Ally Center while helping foster welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered environments at Red Rocks Community College.

This role supports community-building initiatives, student engagement programming, peer mentorship, leadership development, and DEIBA-centered educational efforts designed to strengthen student belonging, connection, and campus involvement.

This position reports to Freddy Sims. The work schedule for this position is Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., at the Lakewood location. May require hours outside of normal work schedule, Arvada coverage and weekend availability.

This is a work-study position. This position may work up to 20 hours each week while class is in session with an RRCC student, depending on class schedule, need, and budget availability. Student employees are enrolled and contribute to a TIAA-CREF account when enrolled in less than six credits.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Willingness to expand knowledge and skills related to inclusion and diversity.
• Good communication, organizational, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office suite products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Some evening and weekend availability may be required.
• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in leadership development, peer mentorship, student engagement, and community-building.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Willingness to learn about and accurately represent Student Life programs, services, and campus resources.
• Commitment to fostering welcoming, inclusive, accessible, and student-centered environments.
• Previous involvement in student organizations, leadership programs, or campus activities
• Experience facilitating conversations, events, or student engagement activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualifications
For work study employment:
1. Must be an RRCC student and have been granted a work study award for the semester the student is seeking employment and maintain eligibility.
2. Must be enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours) and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress for all credit hours.

For student hourly employment:
1. Must be an RRCC student and enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours).

Other Required Qualifications
1. Must have a commitment to equity and quality customer service and the ability to interact and communicate effectively in oral and written form with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
2. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
3. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint) and have advanced computer skills and experience with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom/Webex etc.).
4. Must be reliable, punctual and have a good work ethic.
5. Must be a self-starter with time-management skills and a strong attention to detail.
6. Ability to work from campus (Lakewood campus location) and be eligible for student employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Federal Work-Study eligibility (if applicable)

Physical & Cognitive Demands

• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Vice President of Human Resources, at [phone], [e-mail], or Room 1024, 13300 W. 6th Ave. Lakewood, CO 80228.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Freddy Sims Jr., Coordinator of Belonging and Inclusion at 303-914-6173.