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THRIVE Student Assistant

Job ID: KAC-028

Job Title: THRIVE Student Assistant

Location:  Kingston

Term Date:  ​​May - Aug (Spring/Summer)​ 

Department: Student Wellness and Accessibility 

Reporting To: Associate Director, Student Wellness and Accessibility

Number of Positions: 1

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Department Manager, and under the guidance of the designate, the student incumbent works up to 30 hours per week (may include evenings and/or weekends) providing assistance in greeting and guiding customers and performing limited administrative related tasks to gain work experience while supporting the operations of the department. The successful incumbent demonstrates strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills, combined with an ability to work under pressure, and problem-solve while working independently.

The incumbent will assist with projects, marketing, and scheduling THRIVE events under the direction of the Facilitator, within the Academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the planning of activities and events related to the THRIVE Community. including THRIVE Huddles, Orientation, Clubs Day, Open House, etc.
  • Assist with the production of promotional materials and resources for activities and events.
  • Support marketing and promotion of student events, training sessions, huddle groups, and other engagement activities.
  • Assist with data collection relating to attendance, participation, and student experience within THRIVE related activities.
  • Assist with organizing, scheduling, and communicating THRIVE related activity and event information to students.
  • Aid in managing events, booking venues, and ordering materials.
  • Broaden social networking to benefit our THRIVE Community.
  • Actively participate in staff committees as necessary and appropriate.
  • May be asked to perform other college duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Other Required Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to effectively work independently with instruction, and collaboratively with a team.
  • Understanding of, and ability to demonstrate, the principles of confidentiality.
  • Understanding of standard computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Teams, & Email).
  • High degree of integrity for maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements: 

The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location.

Salary & Terms

  • Start Rate: $17.20/hour, (plus 6% in lieu of vacation)
  • Hours per week: 30.00
  • Posted Date: April 23, 2025
  • Closing Date: May 7, 2025 (4:00 p.m.)

 

Terms of Employment:

  • Must be returning to Full-Time studies in the Fall 2025 semester.
  • Must be in good academic standing for full duration of employment.
  • Must sign and abide by St. Lawrence College’s Confidentiality Agreement.

How to Prepare your Application for Submission: You will be able to attach only one document to your application. To prepare your application: Combine your cover letter and resume as one document. Save your document in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format using Last Name, First Name as your naming convention. Click on the Apply Here link and complete the application form. Attach your cover letter/resume document to the application form.

NOTE: In order to determine eligibility for TSA funding, applicants must complete an Employment on Campus Assessment Form. (link here)

THIS IS A TERM BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

This competition will be processed in accordance with College policy and the PT Support Staff Collective Agreement (in cases where employees are working fewer than 24 hours in a week) or the FT Support Staff Collective Agreement (in cases where employees are working 24 or more hours in a week). In addition to comparing candidates’ qualifications and experience to the listed technical skills, education, work experience, and personal characteristics (values, attitudes, motivation, and performance), service time with the College will also be considered. If the search extends beyond the Bargaining Unit, consideration will be given to accumulated service with the College

This competition is for an existing vacancy. St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity.  St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People and Culture at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact studentemployment@sl.on.ca and our Student Employment Team will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.

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