POSITION TITLE: Orientation Student Assistant
CLOSING DATE: March 20, 2026
EMPLOYMENT DATES: May 5, 2026 – August 28, 2026
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $17.60/hour plus Vacation Pay as determined by HR Policy
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Student Learning and Transitions (SLT) Orientation Student Assistants support the department in planning, implementing, and assessing first-year student orientation programming including Summer, Fall, and Winter Orientation programs.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
The Student Learning and Transitions (SLT) Orientation Student Assistants will support the SLT team by assisting with:
- Developing, implementing, and assessing comprehensive new student programs for a diverse student population with various stakeholders;
- Collaborating with various departments throughout the institution to facilitate new student programming;
- Preparing content for multiple audiences across different formats (online, print, etc.) as required;
- Promoting the department through social media channels in alignment with the SLT Social Media Strategy;
- Researching and data gathering relating to best practices within student development and services;
- Participate in ongoing professional development including in-service opportunities provided by the department;
- Completion of utilization and satisfaction reports;
- Good interpersonal communication skills, and comfort with engaging others in conversation while recognizing that people hold various and interconnecting identities stemming from different backgrounds, beliefs and/or experiences; and
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Student (2nd year and above) in good academic standing.
- Excellent level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
- Excellent work ethic and attention to detail
- Knowledge of Nipissing University programs, initiatives, and services that promote student academic and personal success.
*This position is subject to budgetary approval*
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) referencing the
job title in the subject line and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca. A separate email for each position must be submitted if applying for multiple positions.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number in order to work on-campus.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
