Student, Student Engagement Assistant (Work Study)

Flathead Valley Community College; Kalispell, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, MT invites applications for a Student Engagement Assistant (Work Study). This part-time role supports front desk operations, event planning, and student programs, with a flexible schedule Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

up to 19 hours per week. Under supervision of the Student Engagement Coordinator, you will create flyers with Canva, staff the lounge, and help maintain FVCC Connect.

Qualifications

• Basic office and technology skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a team player.
• Ability to work with students, staff, faculty, and community partners.
• Willingness to try new things.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer service by greeting students, employees, and guests.
• Staff the front desk in the student lounge.
• Assist with planning, promoting, and implementing activities and events.
• Assist with student organization trainings and workshops.
• Create flyers and other promotional materials using Canva.
• Help develop and maintain the student engagement platform - FVCC Connect.
• May perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Willingness to learn

Independent worker

Ability to work with students, staff,

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Canva

Job description

Student, Student Engagement Assistant (Work Study)

KALISPELL, MT 59901

Overview

Salary Range

$14.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Position Type

Part Time

High School

Category

Student - Work Study

Job Description

ELIGIBILITY:
Students must be Work Study Eligible (as determined by Financial Aid)

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:
Academic Calendar Year 2026/2027

WORK SCHEDULE:
Flexible schedule between Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional evenings and weekends. Works up to 19 hours per week.

DRESS CODE:
Business casual with appropriate coverage

POSITION PURPOSE/ROLE
Under the supervision of the Student Engagement Coordinator

POSITION DUTIES

• Perform customer service by greeting students, employees, and guests
• Staff the front desk in the student lounge
• Assist with planning, promoting, and implementing activities and events
• Assist with student organization trainings and workshops
• Create flyers and other promotional materials using Canva.
• Help develop and maintain the student engagement platform - FVCC Connect
• May perform other duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic office and technology skills, and a willingness to learn new programs
• Ability to work independently or as a team player
• Ability to work with students, staff, faculty, and community partners
• Willingness to try new things

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience with event planning
• Previous experience with social media

STUDENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT:
Communication, critical and reflective thinking, customer service, leadership, professionalism, teamwork

PREDICTED OUTCOME:
Practical competence, critical thinking, collaboration, communicating effectively, technological competence, demonstrating professionalism, and teamwork

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

• Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits for fall or spring semester to qualify for student employment.
• Students may not work beyond 19 hours per week during semester.
• Student workers shall be actively engaged; no use of cell phones (except in case of emergency) or social media.
• Student workers shall demonstrate a commitment to the job with adherence to work schedule, effective communication/interpersonal skills, and quality customer service skills to be a representative of FVCC.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING APPLICATION: Students who need assistance in applying for current job opportunities may contact Valerie Clement, Human Resources Partner, Recruitment, [e-mail] or 406-756-3985.

Student employment offers students a growth opportunity to prepare them for future careers and as ambassadors of Flathead Valley Community College.