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Religious and Spiritual Life: Student Services Aide (100306)

LOCATION: Northwestern University - Evanston Campus 

ADDRESS: 1870 Sheridan Ave., Evanston, IL 60208


NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 3

PAY RATE: $13.35/hr

AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK: 6

DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT: Indefinite (includes future academic years)

WORK ARRANGEMENTS: In Person

NATURE OF WORK: Administrative

REPORTS TO: Program Assistant 3


JOB DESCRIPTION:

 A Student Program Assistant works with Northwestern students to help them get acclimated to the university and navigate various resources pertaining to mindfulness, religious communities, and engagement with various programs. The Student Program Assistant supports the mission and vision of Religious & Spiritual Life (RSL) through conscientious interaction with all individuals – students, parents, staff, faculty, employers. Assistants must be self-starters willing to assist the RSL staff with projects, events, programming, and initiatives. Assistants will also staff the front desk at the RSL office in Parkes Hall.

Focus Areas May Include:

  • Spiritual Wellbeing
  • Social Media & Communications
  • Interfaith Engagement
  • Worship and Music
  • Event & Technical Support

QUALIFICATIONS & PREREQUISITES:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Social Media sites, Canva, etc.)
  • Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds (major, ethnicity, gender, religion, etc.)
  • Demonstrates an interest and competence in project development and implementation.
  • Must demonstrate initiative, able to work independently as well as with a team, and be eager to assist others when needed.
  • Committed to seeing projects through to the end and delivering a high quality product.

Preferred:

  • Familiarity with RSL technology platforms and systems.
  • Familiarity with creating and facilitating programming.

Must be a Northwestern undergraduate student with a Federal Work-Study allotment for the 2022-2023 academic year (CAESAR > Financial Aid > View My Financial Aid > [2023].)

 

All Federal Work-Study positions are subject to an annual evaluation conducted by the supervisor to be kept on file in the Federal Work-Study Office.


CANDIDATES SHOULD PROVIDE:  Resume

CONTACT NAME: Lora Hahs

CONTACT EMAIL: lora.hahs@northwestern.edu

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:

Updated 3-8-2023