Role OverviewThe Program Assistant-SW is a part-time student leadership position within Residential Life & Dining Services. Program Assistants support the planning, implementation, promotion, and assessment of programs for students living on campus. This position provides students with opportunities to develop the skills necessary to independently plan and lead engaging events.
What You Will Do
Assist professional staff with planning and implementing programs for the residential community, attend and actively participate in weekly Residential Life Curriculum meetings, and develop new programs that align with the Residential Life Curriculum learning outcomes.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This position provides practical experience in event planning, project management, leadership, marketing, assessment, communication, budgeting, teamwork, problem-solving, and community engagement.
Requirements
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Reliability, punctuality, and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, professional staff, campus partners, and members of the university community
- Willingness to take initiative and progressively assume greater responsibility for programs
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt when program plans change
- Positive attitude and commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive events
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Comfort using email, Google Workspace, Engage, digital communication tools, and basic office technology
Benefits
]]>