Student Life Coordinator - S. Byers [Work Study]

Graduate School of Leadership and Change | Antioch University; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Graduate School of Leadership and Change | Antioch University is seeking students for a Work Study position. This role involves staffing in the Student Life office, meeting with administration, and planning events. Candidates should be enrolled at Antioch University and possess excellent communication skills, time-management abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Remote work is permitted up to 75% of the time, involving planning and communication tasks.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with AUS Anti‑Racism framework.
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong professional conduct in academic settings.
• Enthusiastic and collaborative with a creative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Staff in the Student Life office.
• Meet with Administration on behalf of AUS students.
• Host Student Assembly & Brown Bag events.
• Plan and facilitate Welcome Weekend Event.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent time-management skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Enrolled student at Antioch University

Tools

Google Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Canva

Job description

Start Date: 7/1/2026

End Date: 6/30/2027

Number of Positions: Two – the responsibilities require more than the capacity of one student.

Hours per Week: Up to 15 hours per week per student (up to 30 hours per week for 2 students)

Weekends Required: Yes

Evenings Required: Yes

Supervisor: Sue Byers

Alternate Supervisor: Ingrid Ingerson

Remote work allowed: Yes (up to 75% of time – newsletters, emails, event planning, program planning, communication to students, faculty and staff). Remote work will be assessed by weekly meetings with co‑coordinators to plan, support, review and engage in programming.

Job Description

• Staffing in the Student Life office – 4–6 hours per week (40%)
• Meet with Administration on behalf of AUS students – 10%
• Host Student Assembly & Brown Bag – 10%
• Plan and facilitate Welcome Weekend Event (Fall Quarter Student Orientation) – 10%
• Develop and publish Staying Connected Newsletter (at least bi‑weekly) – 15%
• Check and respond to emails – 10%
• Host joint student group meeting – 5%

Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled students at Antioch University living in the United States.
• Familiarity with AUS Anti‑Racism framework.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word & Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and Google Suite.
• Familiarity with Antioch databases and programs: MyAntioch, Gmail, Sakai, AUS Website, etc.
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong professional conduct in academic settings.
• Commitment to accuracy and data input.
• Ability to work independently and with a group of others.
• Excellent time‑management skills for short and long‑term projects.
• Desire to take initiative on new projects and offer creative ideas and solutions.
• Familiarity with Canva or other publishing programs.
• Enthusiastic and collaborative.
• Creative thinker.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google products, Canva, etc.
• Comfortable troubleshooting technology (computers, projectors, sound, etc.).
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, a wide variety of Sakai, Zoom, AUS student resources, and services.
• Comfortable working with a diverse population both in groups and individually.
• Desire to develop professionally.
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Experience with administrative support tasks preferred (nice‑to‑have).
  • Experience communicating with diverse audiences.
  • Community engagement/events.
  • Experience creating flyers.
  • A sense of hope and humor.

Benefits

Position Type: Work Study

Department: Administration/Student Affairs