Peer Assistant

Brock University

16d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Black Student Success Centre at Brock University is seeking a dedicated and passionate Peer Assistant to support its mission of promoting the academic success, personal growth, and cultural empowerment of Black students at the university. The Centre is rooted in being collaborative: within the community, and in association with a variety of departments and student clubs on campus aimed to enhance student life. Black Student Success Centre Peer Assistants will coordinate the logistics for a range of small‐scale events (e.g., training sessions, social media campaigns, and student programming) to large‐scale events (e.g., orientation/new student programs, OUF, Fall and Spring Open House, Conferences, hosting campus visits). Additionally, the team member will play a crucial role in providing administrative support to the Black Student Success Centre, helping to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students. Every Student Life and Success team member will support and contribute to various projects and events, while also providing team assistance and being flexible as time allows in their workload.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Brock University.
• Strong preference will be given to active BSSC Ambassadors that have volunteered 10 or more hours between January 2025 to December 2025.
• Strong understanding of and sensitivity to the experiences, challenges, and aspirations of Black students.
• Experience in peer mentorship, counseling, or advocacy roles, particularly within Black & BIPOC communities.
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, listening, facilitation, presentation, and digitally (e.g. video, social media).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Canva, Experience BU, Microsoft Teams).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a larger team.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex issues facing Black students.
• Ability to exhibit awareness of the boundaries and ethical considerations associated with confidentiality.
• Demonstrated skills in the planning and implementation of student events/programming, in-person and/or virtual, including strong organization and coordination skills.
• Creative-thinking and innovation skills as they relate to student events/programming.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with social media platforms and basic graphic design skills preferred with the ability to promote student programming using these platforms.
• Knowledge of campus resources, programs, and services is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Assist with general office duties, such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, and scheduling appointments.
• Maintain and update databases, records, and files related to the Centre's programs, events, and student resources.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other materials as needed.
• Help maintain an organized and welcoming physical space for students to utilize.
• Event & Initiatives Coordination: Assist in planning, promoting, and organizing events, workshops, and programs aimed at supporting Black students' academic, personal, and professional development.
• Collaborate with the Centre's staff and student leaders to coordinate logistics, secure venues, and manage event registrations.
• Provide on-site support during events, including setup, registration, and troubleshooting.
• Liaise with on‐campus departments and service areas to ensure that room bookings, food orders, and technical/logistic equipment needs are met for all in-person events.
• Identify opportunities to collaborate with campus partners, student organizations and community agencies to host and coordinate events.
• Identify volunteer and/or participant roles for each event.
• Outreach and Communication: Contribute to the Centre's outreach efforts by assisting with the creation and distribution of promotional materials, including flyers, posters, and social media posts.
• Help maintain the Centre's social media presence by generating engaging content and responding to student inquiries.
• Participate in outreach events, fairs, and orientations to promote the Centre's resources and services to new, current, and prospective students.
• Student and Team Support: Serve as a friendly and approachable point of contact for students seeking information, guidance, or referrals to appropriate resources.
• Assist with connecting students and student organizations to Student Life and Success supports and resources and to any other available professional, academic and mental health support services on campus.
• Collaborate with the Centre's staff to identify and address the unique needs and challenges faced by Black students on campus.
• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Participate in the Centre’s Leadership and Engagement programming including but not limited to BLESS, Future Black Leaders, Financial IQ, You First, Black History Month/African Heritage Month, Black Secondary Student Symposium, Ontario Universities’ Fair, Fall Preview Day, Open House, Welcome Week, Frost Week.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Training, skills-development, and knowledge building in areas such as project management, event planning, communication, and leadership.
• Access to social networks, lots of cool people and ideas.
• A chance to work on special projects that catalyze the extraordinary potential of our dynamic Brock community.
• Opportunities for professional development, such as attending conferences, symposiums and working on special initiatives with community partners.

What This Job Offers

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