STUDENT EXPERIENCE ASSISTANT

STUDENT LIFE

Competition No. 25.07.212

CATEGORY

SALARY

CLOSING DATE

Casual (less than 35 hours per week)

MSU Band A (Steps 1-8): $16.354 - $23.801 per hour.

August 17, 2025

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 19,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity

MacEwan University is seeking a Student Life Assistant for a casual opportunity with a passion for student engagement and extra-curricular activities with our Student Life department. In this role, you will represent the Student Experience Record and its programs for MacEwan students at on-campus events and activities. The Student Experience Record Portal (on MacEwanLife) is an engagement tool where students can discover new opportunities that promote the development of career ready competencies and track their participation on an official MacEwan University document. You will assist with student engagement initiatives, data entry, and student volunteer opportunities with a focus on communications and promotion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and presenting student training and information sessions to educate students about the Student Experience Record;
• Maintaining communication strategies with students through digital platforms;
• Promoting the Student Experience Record to increase engagement;
• Providing administrative support to student engagement initiatives such as data entry, email correspondence, and efficient organization of Student Experience Records data; and
• Assisting with the creation of promotional materials such as posters, information sheets, and social media posts.

SKILLS

You will have:

• A strong work ethic and the ability to work well independently;
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking skills;
• Leadership and professionalism; and
• Proficiency operating Microsoft Office Suite including Google applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a high school diploma.
• Current enrollment in a full-time program at MacEwan University taking a minimum of 9 credits.
• Must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.70 GPA.
• Experience with key social media platforms (Discord, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter).
• Experience as a MacEwan student leader is beneficial.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

BENEFITS

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Continuous learning culture
• Opportunities for career growth