Service Learning Student Assistant - Surrey, Canada - Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Surrey, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Employee Group:

Student Assistant

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

- # of openings:

11

Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
Pay Level:

Student Assistant Pay Scale

Days of Work (BCGEU):
Employment Type:

Temporary Part Time

Internal Closing Date:

Open until filled

Travel Frequency:
External Closing Date:

April 16, 2023

Competition ID:

2447

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 problemsolving, mentoring and logístical support for student peers
Assisting with endofterm 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 bimonthly leadership development with other SLAs
Communicating with faculty, peers, 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 to
Drafting briefing notes or craft power point 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 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 mínimal supervision
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 postermaking platforms

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:

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.