New College Student Engagement Assistant
Department/Unit: LA&PS Colleges, Student Engagement
Eligibility: You must be eligible for work-study or international work-study to work within the Faculty of LA&PS. Please review the for domestic students and international students to verify your status.
Number of Positions Available: 1 Summer Term positions; 2 Fall/Winter Term positions
Type of Position: Paid
Rate of Pay: $18.00 per hour
Employment Term: Summer: May 4- September 4, 2026; Fall/Winter: September 8, 2026- April 30, 2027
Total Weekly Hours of Work: Summer: up to 34 hours per week; Fall/Winter: up to 15 hours per week
Purpose:
The New College Student Engagement Assistant is responsible for supporting the Graduate Experience program in New College, including the design and delivery of programming that support graduate students in their journey through university, foster engagement and community, and promote academic, personal, and professional development.
Duties:
- Support in the planning and delivery of a broad range of engagement initiatives including programming related to student transition, mentorship, campus involvement, professional and personal development, community building, etc.
- Assist with the facilitation of small- and large-scale events, participates in student-facing outreach initiatives, engages with members of the York community and represents LA&PS in college spaces and across campus.
- Support the development of specialized projects and pilot programs to better serve the needs of LA&PS students.
- Attends weekly meetings with SECs and other LA&PS Colleges staff to assist with the planning and delivery of initiatives.
- Contributes to fostering a community of collaboration and support among affiliated programs including the Peer Mentor Program, Advancing YU, and more. Works alongside other work-study students both in LA&PS colleges and other departments to execute events.
- Assist in developing and implementing feedback in conjunction with the Student Engagement Coordinators to measure the impact of the LA&PS Colleges programming.
- Works alongside the LA&PS Colleges Team to assist with the planning and delivery of Fall, Winter and Summer Orientation events.
- Regularly monitors group communications and our general LA&PS email account and responds to emails professionally and accurately within a timely manner.
- Attends required training and professional development sessions, as required.
- Responds to emails and messages on MS Teams within a timely manner.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Experience-based knowledge of effective strategies for academic, personal and professional success at university
- Extensive knowledge of 快播视频 and campus resources
- Ability to liaise with campus partners including but not limited to: Learning Skills Services, Career Centre, and LA&PS Academic Advising
- Experience with project management tools such as MS Teams, Notion, Trello, etc.
- Sensitivity to and awareness of the academic support needs of students
- Ability to work supportively with students in a confidential and professional manner
- Demonstrated commitment to peer support and the value of post-secondary education
- Demonstrate leadership ability
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Some graphic design/ artistic ability, marketing and/or communications background is an asset
- Great attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate York student
- Good academic standing
- Previous relevant experience with peer mentoring or other peer support at a post-secondary, preferably university level
- Eagerness to learn and take initiative
- Knowledge of York鈥檚 services and resources for students
- Students who are a good fit for this position are dynamic, approachable, knowledgeable and open to learning about themselves and others. They will show high levels of emotional intelligence combined with excellent adaptability, organizational skills, and team-building skills.
Please send an email to Marco Sestito (msestito@yorku.ca) to confirm that you have read the job description for the 鈥淣ew College Student Engagement Assistant鈥 on this webpage after submitting your application on YU Hire.
Required Application Documents: Cover Letter, Resume