Job Description

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT ASSISTANT

STUDENT LIFE

Competition No.

25.11.317

CATEGORY

SALARY

CLOSING DATE

Casual (less than 35 hours per week) MSU Band A (Steps 1-8): $16.354 - $23.801 per hour. November 19, 2025

About Us

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MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Metis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.



Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 20,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity

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MacEwan University is seeking a Student Engagement Assistant for a casual opportunity with the Student Life department. You will work collaboratively with other staff and students to create the best possible engagement experiences. Reporting to the Manager, Student Success and working closely with the Coordinator, Orientation and Transition Programs and Coordinator Peer Mentorship, you will assist with orientation and transition programming, including Early Bird Orientation, New Student Orientation, the Community Nest Program, and other Student Life initiatives. The nature of this work is to support students at MacEwan by helping integrate them into the campus community and help them persist toward their next year of study.


This is a casual role up to 15 hours per week from now until March 31, 2026.


Key responsibilities include:

Planning and implementation of student programming; Marketing and recruiting orientation and transition programs; Event planning for student events; Researching best practices in student engagement initiatives; Providing administrative support; Supporting students at Student Life and the Welcome Centre; Provide campus tours for new students; Supporting students in the Community Nest Program; Establishing and maintaining communication with students through social media channels including Facebook, Discord, and Instagram; and Following a communication plan to successfully reach out and engage with students.
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SKILLS

You will have:

Strong customer service skills; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Problem-solving skills and strong organizational skills; and Basic graphic design and social media skills would be considered an asset.
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QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled as a full-time student at MacEwan University, with a minimum of 18 credits completed in your program of study. Must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.70 GPA. Experience with Microsoft and Google applications. Experience in public speaking would be considered an asset. Experience as a MacEwan University student leader would be considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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BENEFITS

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

Competitive base pay Continuous learning culture * Opportunities for career growth