Student Assistant, Indigenous Student Services – New Westminster Campus

Position Information

Position Title: Student Assistant

Posting Number: 02285SA

Location: New Westminster 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

Start Date: 09/03/2024

End Date: N/A

Shift: N/A

Work Arrangements: Minimum 10 hours/week plus additional project work totaling up to a maximum of 20 hours/week.

What Douglas Offers: Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable learning and working environment.

The Role

The Indigenous Student Services (ISS) Student Assistants provide support to the Indigenous Student Services team in a variety of day-to-day, programming, and student outreach activities. ISS Student Assistants are role models within the Indigenous student community at Douglas College and provide peer-to-peer mentorship to other Indigenous students.

Responsibilities

1. Actively participate in training workshops, including peer helping, effective communication, Indigenous cultural protocols, and FoodSafe.
2. Provide peer-to-peer support to Indigenous students through active listening and referrals to appropriate services.
3. Support the day-to-day functioning of the Indigenous student lounge, including tidying and organizing supplies.
4. Coordinate projects and events that contribute to Indigenous student orientation and engagement.
5. Support food security initiatives by cooking and coordinating workshops.
6. Welcome guests into the Indigenous Gathering Place and provide support during events.
7. Create promotional materials for the department using design tools.
8. Support College Elders during events.
9. Participate in community events with Indigenous partners.
10. Participate in presentations to new and prospective Indigenous students.
11. Participate in regular ISS team meetings to provide student input.
12. Participate in College-wide committees as a student representative.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

1. Self-identified Indigenous student (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit).
2. At least one previous semester as a student at Douglas College.
3. In good academic standing (not on academic probation).

Eligibility Criteria

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following:

1. Enrolled in a minimum of one (3 credit) course at Douglas College throughout the work term.
2. Enrolled in a minimum of one (3 credit) course at Douglas College in the term preceding the work term and intend to enroll in the term following.
3. Enrolled in a minimum of two (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term.
4. Enrolled in a minimum of two (3 credit) courses at another accredited institution in the term preceding and intend to enroll in the term following.

International students must meet ONE of the following:

1. Enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College throughout the academic year.
2. International student at another accredited institution in B.C. with a valid Study Permit allowing employment.

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and a valid Study Permit are required before commencing work.

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable learning and working environment.

Application Instructions

Please include your Douglas College Student ID number or indicate enrollment in another accredited institution, your student status, and the work terms you are applying for. If selected for an interview, please bring the required proof of enrollment.

Open Date: 07/18/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled