Student Engagement Assistant (Dover), Fall 2026

University of Delaware; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Delaware Dover campus is seeking a Student Engagement Assistant for Fall 2026. This role supports the Student Advocacy & Support and engages students enrolled in the Flex Pathway Program on the Dover campus.

Responsibilities include planning campus programs, coordinating with departments and community partners, managing event logistics, Canva flyer creation, newsletter assistance, and data tracking in Student Central, with a focus on inclusive, social programming.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a UD Flex Pathway Program student at the UD Dover campus.
• Commitment to multicultural, diversity, LGBTQ+, equity, and access issues.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and community relations skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Student Advocacy & Support - Student Support and Engagement Coordinator to determine upcoming programs that should be held on campus.
• Partner with offices and community entities to create an engaging social experience.
• Assist in developing diverse engagement opportunities to enhance the student experience for students at the Flex Pathway Program campus in Dover.
• Set up and clean up programs held at the UD Dover campus.
• Responsible for keeping an inventory of program items on campus and reaching out to the Student Support and Engagement Coordinator to ensure items are available and on campus for upcoming programs.
• Create a monthly social program to engage with students.
• Identify areas of opportunity in programming on campus.
• Requests room reservations and Flex Pathway calendar requests for upcoming programs.
• Assists with the monthly Flex Pathway Student Life newsletter.
• Utilizes Canva to create fliers for upcoming events.
• Publish events, track attendance, and export data from Student Central.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Diversity awareness

Multicultural inclusion

Education

Current UD Flex Pathway student

Tools

Canva

Student Central

Job description

Student Engagement Assistant (Dover), Fall 2026

Job no: 503868
Work type: Student
Categories: Student Services, Student Organization/Affairs and services, Fall Semester

Anticipated Start Date: October 1, 2026

Estimated Pay: $ 16.00 per hour

Number of Jobs Available: 1

Schedule: Monday – Thursday. Hours to be determined; programs will be held during the common hour on campus between 12:00 – 1:00.

Location: UD Dover campus, 700 building, 751

About the department/center

The UD Division of Student Life offers a comprehensive range of student support services to help Blue Hens succeed academically, personally and socially.

Some of our work includes supporting students' transitions to UD, securing accommodations for students with disabilities, assisting students as they manage conflict and complex issues and supporting student athletes and veteran and military-connected students. We are dedicated to providing students with the assistance needed to thrive during their time on campus.

Reporting to the Student Advocacy & Support - Student Support and Engagement Coordinator, this position provides support and fosters engagement initiatives for students enrolled in the University of Delaware Flex Pathway Program located in Dover, Delaware. This role focuses on promoting a dynamic campus environment by coordinating and leading programs, collaborating with various departments within the Division of Student Life, and providing activities for social programming.

Role Description:

• Collaborate with the Student Advocacy & Support Student Support and Engagement Coordinator to determine upcoming programs that should be held on campus.
• Partner with offices and community entities to create an engaging social experience.
• Assist in developing diverse engagement opportunities to enhance the student experience for students at the Flex Pathway Program campus in Dover.
• Set up and clean up programs held at the UD Dover campus.
• Responsible for keeping an inventory of program items on campus and reaching out to the Student Support and Engagement Coordinator to ensure items are available and on campus for upcoming programs.
• Create a monthly social program to engage with students.
• Identify areas of opportunity in programming on campus.
• Requests room reservations and Flex Pathway calendar requests for upcoming programs.
• Assists with the monthly Flex Pathway Student Life newsletter.
• Utilizes Canva to create fliers for upcoming events.
• Publish events, track attendance, and export data from Student Central.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current University of Delaware Flex Pathway Program student at the UD Dover campus.
• Commitment to and knowledge of multicultural, diversity, LGBTQ+, equity, and access issues.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and community relations skills.
• Organizational skills.

Hiring Timeline:

Application Review: Now through September 23, 2026. T

Interviews: Will conduct interviews with selected candidates via Zoom on September 25, 2026.

Offers Extended: The chosen candidate will receive an offer during the week of September 28, 2026. Students will begin the onboarding process with a tentative start date of October 1, 2026.

Please note that dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the department.

Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware Dover campus. Work-study eligibility can be found here. Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions

Advertised: 16 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time