Student Impact & Experience Assistant

TITLE                           Student Impact & Experience Assistant

DEPARTMENT            Office of Belonging and Inclusion

REPORTS TO               Brooklyn Modestita, [email protected]

PAY RATE                     $15/hr

THE OPPORTUNITY

Supports student belonging and engagement by helping the office better understand student needs, improve participation experiences, and foster inclusive community connection across campus.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Student Experience & Engagement

• Gather informal student feedback regarding programs, events, and campus engagement experiences
• Identify barriers that may impact student participation, belonging, or access
• Share observations and recommendations related to student engagement trends and campus climate

• Maintain interactive spaces such as the Peace & Intentions Wall

Inclusive Engagement Initiatives

• Help create welcoming and inclusive environments during office programs and events
• Support initiatives focused on belonging, inclusion, and community care
• Serving on student committees to increase OBI reach as needed.
• Develop initiatives and engagement opportunities that support student learning, belonging, and personal development

Engagement Assessment & Participation Support

• Assist with attendance tracking and participation analysis
• Help identify strategies to improve event attendance and student engagement
• Support participant follow-up and continued involvement efforts
• Collaboration
• Provide student perspective and engagement insight during team planning discussions
• Collaborate with Programs, Marketing, and Operations staff to support student-centered initiatives

Additional Duties

• Support office events and initiatives
• Facilitate community conversations as needed
• Hold weekly office hours as needed
• Assume additional responsibilities as required

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

N/A

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

• Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics.
• Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.  
• Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
• Ability to anticipate and effectively handles change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
• Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).