Student Life Assistant, New Brunswick Community College Student Union

Discover

The Opportunity

The Student Life Assistant, supervised by the Local Student Life Officer and NBCCSU General Manager, assists the Student Life Officer (SLO) and local NBCCSU. These positions will together provide a holistic approach to identifying and addressing student needs on and off campus.

The Student Life Assistant works with the SLO to ensure a positive culture of inclusivity and connection with all students and, where required, advocates for them.

In this role, you will:

• Assist in facilitating the election process in the Spring and Fall.
• Provide guidance, training and coaching to the local NBCCSU executives and class representatives.
• Assist the Student Union members in the planning and implementation of student activities on campus.
• Assist Local Student Life Officer with their responsibilities.
• Maintain and respond to the Student Emergency Food Cupboard.
• Dedicated office hours.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma with a post-secondary diploma or degree. Preference will be given to those who studied administration, communications, marketing or similar.
• Have or be willing to take first aid training, mental health first aid and ASSIST.
• Criminal Record Check.

Professional Skills:

• Strong proficiency in English.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong ability to take initiative and complete tasks as assigned.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Can initiate tasks/projects confidently and competently.
• Strong ability to communicate easily and fluidly through technology and social media.
• Works well both independently and in high-performance teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and public speaking abilities.

Assets:

• Knowledge of Quickbooks.
• Promotional or marketing experience.
• Work experience in post-secondary education.

With six Campuses across the province, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) transforms lives and communities across New Brunswick and contributes to the social and economic prosperity of our province.

Why work with NBCC?

• You want to make a difference. By working at NBCC, you can support students in achieving their educational and career aspirations, help meet the needs of employers and contribute to stronger communities across New Brunswick.

• You want to belong to something bigger. NBCC welcomes the individual experiences and perspectives of our learners, our staff and our partners. We nurture a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and has opportunities to add value. NBCC is an equal opportunity employer building a dynamic team that is representative of the communities and industries that we serve.

• We're one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. For seven years in a row, we have been named one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers because of our commitment to families, community service and employee engagement. This includes, paid time off to volunteer, comprehensive benefits packages and professional development opportunities.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.

We promote an equal opportunity work environment.

We welcome you to submit a detailed application and resume online by September 6, 2024. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.