Student Assistant, Communications
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please include the following:
- Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.
- Domestic or International student status
- Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for:
1. Fall 2023
2. Winter 2024
3. Summer 2024
- If selected for an interview please bring one of the following:
1. Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR
2. Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR
3. Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term
Position Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Student Assistant, Communications |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | 02016SA |
| Location | New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus |
| Grade or Pay Level | SA - Pay Level I |
| Salary Range | $17.88/hour |
| Position Type | Student Assistant |
| Posting Type | Internal/External |
| Regular/Temporary | Temporary |
| Employment Type | Part-Time |
| Posting Category | Student Assistants |
| Start Date | 09/05/2023 |
| End Date | |
| Day of the Week | Other |
| Shift | See Work Arrangements |
| Work Arrangements | The position is located at the New Westminster and Coquitlam Campus Campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week. The work terms for this position are: 1. Fall 2023: September 5, 2023 – December 17, 2023 2. Winter 2024: January 3, 2024 – April 24, 2024 3. Summer 2024: May 6, 2024 – August 18, 2024 |
| What Douglas Offers | DO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best colleges even better. |
| The Role | The Student Assistant, Communications will work closely with Communications Officer, Current Students to assist in creating various forms of content including, social media posts, newsletters and printed materials. The ideal candidate will also assist the Student Life team at various events hosted throughout the semester. |
| Responsibilities | · Assists with putting together timely and original Student Affairs content · Assists with creating a social media plan each semester for the Student Life Instagram · Takes photos and videos at Student Affairs events · Coordinates social media interviews with students and staff at Student Affairs events · Assists with writing copy for the Current Student Newsletter · Supports the Communications Officer, Current Students on various projects |
| To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need | -Experience creating Instagram grid posts, stories and reels -Experience using Canva -Interested in photography and videography -Comfortable being behind and in front of the camera -Strong public speaking skills -Strong copywriting skills -Involved in the Douglas College community -Able to work independently and meet deadlines Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant: 1. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR 2. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR 3. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term; OR 4. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term International students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant: 1. The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR 2. The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation – “May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.” Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required. An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College. Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions. |
| Link to Full Position Profile | |
| Equity Statement | Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status. |
| Needs a Criminal Records Check | No |
Posting Detail Information
| Open Date | 09/15/2023 |
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| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Please include the following: - Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. - Domestic or International student status - Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for: 1. Fall 2023 2. Winter 2024 3. Summer 2024 - If selected for an interview please bring one of the following: 1. Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR 2. Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR 3. Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/11368 |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
- Douglas College Careers Site
- Indeed
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
- Personal Referral
- Agency Referral
- Professional Association Website
- Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
- Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
- Douglas College CareerHUB
- Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
- Other
- Glassdoor
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If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
- Yes
- No
- Not Applicable
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If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
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Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for: Fall, Winter, Summer or combination of the above.
(Open Ended Question)
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Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
- Yes, I confirm
- No, I am not able to meet this requirement
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- References with Contact Information