Job Description
Student assistants provide a student experience/perspective to programming and help to manage the administrative and logistical duties of the OAEDI staff. Student assistants have the opportunity to take part in meaningful programming and events that advance CABR/JEDI values at Arcadia University, and are encouraged to take ownership of events to build their professional skills. Student Assistants will have automatic membership as an AEDI Student Liaison. In this role, the student will represent their peers in creating structures for meaningful change and will commit to ongoing self-exploration of their cultural understandings and growth. Student assistants also have the opportunity to utilize a work-study allocation at OAEDI in order to balance their academic responsibilities and personal life.
Student Assistant Responsibilities
- Assist OAEDI staff with administrative duties to include, general maintenance of files, picking up or dropping off mail, copying, scanning and printing.
- Assist with creating marketing materials for the office to include, digital and print media.
- Update social media accounts with consistent, relevant and appropriate content.
- Capture photos, videos, audio recordings of OAEDI events.
- Greet visitors to OAEDI and take messages if staff or AVP are not available.
- Maintain upkeep of the office supply storage area.
- Assist with and participate in on-campus events that are OAEDI sponsored or supported.
- Participate in Scarlet and Gray Day and Open House Events which may take place on weekends
- Oversee one OAEDI sponsored or supported event per semester. We also encourage you to design, present, and implement your own programming ideas that advance CABR/JEDI values at Arcadia University with the support of the OAEDI staff.
- Participate as a student liaison member and commit to the tenets of AEDI, CABR and JEDI.
- As a Liaison, work with peers to identify AEDI goals, communicate goals to the larger community, attend bi monthly meetings and integrate AEDI efforts across campus.
- Must participate in Career Development Conversation.
Benefits of This Position
- Study while you work – When you are not working on projects, you will have the opportunity to study and complete homework in our office and get paid to do it! We try to balance project assignments to ensure that all student assistants in our office have some down time during the week to focus on school work.
- Commitment to mental health – OAEDI wants to ensure that you are able to enjoy your time as an Arcadia student and OAEDI work study student assistant. We have committed to developing a flexible, balanced schedule and office culture that values your mental health.
- Flexible work schedule – You will never be scheduled during your class times. We will also work with you to ensure you have enough time to get to and from the office and your other responsibilities.
- Grow your professional network – OAEDI is committed to collaborating with other Arcadia departments, working groups, organizations, and external community partners. Work-study with our office will give you the opportunity to be part of many exciting programs and events.
- Boost your resume – We like to give student assistants the opportunity to take ownership of events and programming in our office in order to give you tangible, concrete evidence of your skills. These achievements make excellent resume boosters and we will work with you to determine the best way to connect the skills you gain working for us to your professional and academic goals.
Career Readiness Skills You’ll Gain at This Position
- Teamwork- assisting fellow student workers and staff of OAEDI
- Leadership- leading fellow students to plan and execute original ideas
- Time Management and organization- manage all tasks effectively and efficiently
- Prioritization- completing tasks in a logical manner
- Cultural Competency- development of a thorough understanding of ABRI/JEDI values
- Interpersonal and intercultural communication- effectively working with peers, staff and faculty with varied perspectives, to achieve goals
- Critical thinking- developing and executing a sponsored event while navigating any challenges that may arise
- Integrity and Honor- Understanding of professional expectations and responsibilities and fulfilling them to the best of your ability
Required Skills/Qualifications
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Empathetic, creative, and engaged
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- Possess excellent grammar, writing, and editing skills
- Academic integrity
- Commitment to upholding the mission of Combating Anti Black Racism (CABR) and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) values
- Must be a full-time registered Arcadia University student during the semester and dates of employment. This position is subject to be revoked if the student drops below part-time or is not registered for the current semester.
- This is a work-study position. Applicants must be eligible for work-study to apply.
Preferred Skills/Knowledge
- Prior experience designing marketing materials with Canva, Photoshop, or other digital marketing editing software.
- Prior experience organizing events, coordinating with partners, and facilitating.
- Professional attitude and organizational skills.
- Skilled at using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Handshake and Zoom.
- Highly developed understanding and commitment to anti-racism, intersectionality, and social justice through either learned or lived experiences.
Duration of this Position
Student assistants must be able to work in-person in the AEDI office for a minimum of 1 hour per week. Student assistants typically work between one (1) to three (3) hours on two (2) to three (3) weekdays between the hours of 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. during the academic fall and spring semesters. Office Assistants must also be open to working one weekend event. Schedules are set up on a regular basis and can be reviewed/adjusted based on class schedule, exams, and other student responsibilities.
