First Year Experience Assistant

SAIT • Calgary, AB

7d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIT’s Student Services department unlocks learner potential within a vibrant campus culture. Join a team driven by student success, offering holistic services from academic support and counselling to financial advising and social engagement. The First Year Experience (FYE) Team at SAIT is seeking two motivated and detail-oriented student assistants to support the planning and delivery of programs that help new students transition successfully into campus life. This part-time casual position offers between 15–30 hours per week, depending on operational needs, and runs from July 15 to September 30, 2026. This role is ideal for a current SAIT student who enjoys event planning, collaboration, and creating engaging experiences for peers.

Requirements

• Current SAIT student who has completed at least 9 credits
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Comfortable adapting to changing priorities and schedules
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Experience with event planning, customer service, or student engagement is considered an asset
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe) is an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordination of First Year Experience initiatives, with a focus on Fall 2026 New Student Orientation
• Provide on-site event support, including setup, execution, and teardown
• Ensure a positive and welcoming experience for new students
• Maintain and support event scheduling and team coordination
• Assist with data entry, document preparation, and general administrative tasks
• Support communication with internal stakeholders and student volunteers
• Support with creating and updating student-facing resources and materials
• Assist with graphic development for presentations, signage, and digital content
• Prepare print-ready files and ensure quality and accuracy of materials
• Support recruitment, scheduling, and communication with student volunteers
• Assist with planning and delivering volunteer training sessions
• Help coordinate volunteer logistics during programs and events
• Print, organize, and assemble materials for events (e.g., orientation packages, signage, decoration)
• Ensure all materials are prepared and available for event delivery

Benefits

• Generous top-up in lieu of time off and benefits
• Professional development opportunities through access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education and Professional Studies courses
• Access to Greenshield+ for virtual therapy at a reduced rate to support your well-being
• Ability to contribute to RRSP or TFSA with reduced group rates
• Excellent dining options on campus
• Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed