Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition ID:

4534

Internal Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

# of Openings:

4

-Salary Information:

Student Assistant Pay Scale

Employment Type:

Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Travel Frequency:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:

Student Assistant

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

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, 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 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

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

***Note:***Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

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 talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.