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Student Assistant, New Student Transition

Student Assistant, New Student Transition

Douglas CollegeNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD18.42 hourly
Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Student Assistant, New Student Transition Posting Number 02321SA Location New Westminster / Coquitlam Campus Grade or Pay Level SA - Pay Level I Salary Range $18.42 / hour Position Type Student Assistant Posting Type Internal / External Regular / Temporary Temporary Employment Type Part-Time Posting Category Student Assistants Start Date 09 / 03 / 2024 End Date Day of the Week Other Shift See work arrangements. Work Arrangements

The position is located at the New Westminster Campus and Coquitlam Campus. Hours of work : up to a maximum of 20 hours / week. The work terms for this position are :

  • Fall 2024 : September 3, 2024 - December 19, 2024
  • Winter 2025 : January 6, 2025 - April 25, 2025
  • Summer 2025 : May 6, 2025 - August 18, 2025

What Douglas Offers

DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best colleges even better.

The Role

Student Life is looking for a Student Assistant to assist with the planning and implementation of new student transitional programming and other related events.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and delivering transitional programming on campus, specifically the First Year Fridays
  • Assist in the design and development for promotional materials in collaboration with the Student Life Communications Team
  • Assist in the development and presentation of educational content for First Year Friday and other related programming
  • Assist in planning and facilitating and evaluating activities during events
  • Meet with the Student Life Coordinator weekly
  • Creates a safe, inclusive and welcome environment for everyone attending events

    • To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

  • The availability to attend First Year Friday events (every other Friday)
  • Has the ability to deal with issues with maturity and thoughtfulness as they arise
  • Is detail-oriented, organized, responsible, professional and flexible
  • Is comfortable and has the ability to work with limited supervision
  • Has an open mind to cultures, practices, and sexual orientations different from your own
  • Has excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Is committed to inclusion and is culturally sensitive to the unique challenges of diverse student groups
  • Has volunteered or been a Leader for Orientation and / or EDGE (desired)
  • Has the flexibility to work at either campus (New Westminster and the Coquitlam Campus)
  • Has a basic working knowledge of Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
  • Has experience in event planning (desired)
  • Has leadership experience (desired)

    • Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant / Student Research Assistant :

    1. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR

    2. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR

    3. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term; OR

    4. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term

    International students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant / Student Research Assistant :

    1. The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR

    2. The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation - "May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria." Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.

    An original copy of a Social Insurance Number ( SIN ) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.

    Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.

    Link to Full Position Profile Equity Statement

    Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and / or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

    Needs a Criminal Records Check No

    Posting Detail Information

    Open Date 08 / 08 / 2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

    Please include the following :

  • Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.
  • Domestic or International student status
  • Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for :

    • 1. Fall 2024

    2. Winter 2025

    3. Summer 2025

  • If selected for an interview please bring one of the following :

    • 1. Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR

    2. Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR

    3. Domestic students only : proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR

    4. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term

    Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https : / / www.douglascollegecareers.ca / postings / 12814