First Year Experience Assistant

SAIT

Job Location:

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SAITs 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 Opportunity

Job classification: W6000 - Student Worker

# of positions: 2

Hourly Rate: $18.22

Position End Date: September 30 2026

Deadline to apply: 4:00PM July 08 2026

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 1530 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.

How youll contribute

Event & Program Support
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
Administrative Support
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
Resource & Content Development
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
Volunteer Coordination
Support recruitment scheduling and communication with student volunteers
Assist with planning and delivering volunteer training sessions
Help coordinate volunteer logistics during programs and events
Event Materials Production
Print organize and assemble materials for events (e.g. orientation packages signage decoration)
Ensure all materials are prepared and available for event delivery

Qualifications

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
Experience with event planning customer service or student engagement is considered an asset
Basic skills in Microsoft Office; familiarity with design tools (e.g. Canva Adobe) is an asset

Availability Requirements

Must be available to work a flexible and changing schedule
Mandatory availability
- August 22 and 23 (Campus Tour Dates)
- August 24 (Event set up day)
- August 25 26 and 27 (Fall New Student Orientation days)
- September 15 (Student Supports Fair Event)
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed and you will hear from us either way.

Together we build bold futures

At SAIT we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. Eligibility and offerings may vary by employment contract and can include:

- 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

About SAIT

At SAIT were building bold futures. Were a community of tenacious problem-solvers inventive thinkers and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Albertas Top Employers were driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If youre looking for a place where purpose meets possibility youve found it here.

Were committed to community and belonging

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAITs vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women Indigenous people racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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