Graduate Student Engagement Assistant (Co-op, Full-time, Term)

Position Details

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is seeking an enthusiastic and creative undergraduate or graduate co-op student to join our team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to initiatives that support graduate student success, professional development, well-being, and community engagement.

As a member of the SGS team, you will help create meaningful opportunities that connect graduate students with resources, experiences, and information that enhance their graduate journey. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working on a variety of projects, creating engaging resources, and contributing to a positive and supportive student experience.

What You’ll Do

Help Graduate Students Thrive

• Support initiatives that help graduate students succeed academically, professionally, and personally.
• Contribute to projects that connect students with opportunities, resources, and experiences that enrich their graduate journey.

Create Resources That Matter

• Develop and maintain engaging digital and print resources that help students navigate graduate school and make informed decisions.
• Assist with website updates, newsletters, social media content, and other materials that keep students connected and informed.
• Ensure information is clear, accessible, relevant, and student-focused.

Foster Connection and Community

• Help promote programs, services, workshops, and events that encourage student engagement and a sense of belonging.
• Support efforts that bring graduate students together and strengthen connections across disciplines, research areas, and campus communities.

Support Meaningful Projects

• Collaborate with School of Graduate Studies staff, students, faculty, and campus partners on initiatives that enhance the graduate student experience.
• Assist with project coordination, resource development, communications, and administrative activities that support program success.

Share Ideas and Perspectives

• Bring creativity, curiosity, and fresh perspectives to student engagement initiatives.
• Help identify new ways to connect students with opportunities, celebrate successes, and strengthen the graduate community.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting graduate student success initiatives within a post-secondary environment.
• Opportunities to develop skills in project coordination, digital content development, engagement, and collaboration.
• Experience working with diverse campus partners and contributing to initiatives that have a direct impact on students.
• The opportunity to help shape an inclusive, supportive, and engaging graduate student community at the University of Lethbridge.

Position Qualifications Required Qualifications

Applicants must be a senior undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a program eligible for Co-operative Education designation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience using social media and digital platforms.
• Familiarity with website content management and digital tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A genuine interest in student success, community building, and enhancing the graduate student experience.
• Must be available for in-person work on the Lethbridge Campus.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Graphic design and visual content creation (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools).
• Photography, photo editing, or multimedia development.
• Video creation and editing.
• Website design or content management.
• Digital engagement and online community building.
• Accessibility, inclusive design, and user-centred communication practices.
• Experience working with student groups, community organizations, or post-secondary environments.

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $4,390.00 - $4,884.00 monthly Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $4,390.00 - $5,378.00 monthly (AUPE - Grade 8)