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Service Learning Student Assistant

2 months ago


Surrey, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Lead Advisor, Work-Integrated Learning. The Lead Advisor, WIL, reports to their respective Dean and works closely with the Associate Vice President, Academic.

SUMMARY

Service Learning Assistants (SLAs) are paid student leaders who help coordinate and support service learning courses at KPU. SLAs are exceptional student-learners, helping to ensure service learning projects are transformative, meaningful, and reciprocal. SLAs are typically assigned to support 3 service learning courses per semester, working with faculty, students, and community partners. This pilot program is adapted from the Service Learning Assistants program at Tulane University. SLAs typically support 2-3 service learning courses per semester (8-15 hours a week), working with faculty, students, and community partners for planning, presentations, orientations, reflections, and logistics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ongoing problem-solving, mentoring, and logistical support for student peers.
  • Assisting with end-of-term wrap up, including communication with community partners.
  • Assisting with special projects and programs (liaising with community and partnerships).
  • Collecting and documenting relevant service learning course documents.
  • Chronicling special events, ongoing projects, student success, and partner communication.
  • Assisting with student placements and scheduling.
  • Developing and maintaining files on issues related to the current project.
  • Conducting library and online research as required (e.g., review current literature, statistics, legal research, academic journals, surveys, online databases, etc.).
  • Assisting with photocopying, typing, filing, and overall organization of these materials.
  • Leading orientations as needed.
  • Participating in monthly or bi-monthly leadership development with other SLAs.
  • Communicating with faculty, peers, and relevant internal and external partners as directed by faculty.
  • Researching, collating, and assisting in planning relevant events.
  • Preparing summary reports including headings and information which can be subsequently used.
  • Drafting briefing notes or crafting PowerPoint presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be enrolled, or intend to be enrolled, as a student at KPU during their placement.
  • Must be in good academic standing for the term prior to selection.
  • Must maintain at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Students must be nominated prior to submitting an application form (students can self-nominate). Nominated students, if chosen, will be asked to submit a full application.
  • Students must demonstrate experience in service learning or community service and commit to participate in required orientation and ongoing training.
  • Students are expected to be available the week prior to classes that term, for training and to learn about their placements.
  • Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to demonstrate professionalism and email etiquette.
  • Awareness of needs around student and partner confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail and quality deliverables.
  • Ability to use MS Office tools, including databases.
  • Comfort with technology, familiarity with online collaborative tools and platforms.
  • Ability to work on a variety of initiatives, flexible and adaptable.
  • Good interpersonal, organization, research, and written skills.
  • A professional and positive attitude.
  • Preference, in some cases, may go to students who have already completed a service learning course (e.g., worked with community partners).
  • Preference, in some cases, may go to students who speak additional languages.
  • Preference, in some cases, may go to students who have familiarity with Canva or similar poster-making platforms.

SALARY INFORMATION

Student Assistants are paid as per the following:
• Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
• One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
• With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

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