Assistant Opinions Columnist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.05 Hourly
Location : 3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL
Job Type: Student Employment - FWS Required
Job Number: 01596
Department: Student Media SE
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Summary
The Opinions Columnist(s) are responsible in assisting the Opinions Editor in providing opinions for publication in The Xavierite. The Opinions Columnist(s) are responsible for producing one column for publication every week. Additionally, the Opinions Editor is a leading member of the Student Media Street Team.
This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.
• Teamwork: Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Technology: Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Produces one-two columns per week
• Attends general staff meeting
• Meets with Opinions Editor
• Maintain weekly-posted office hours in The Xavierite office (4 hours per week).
• Writes columns that are unique and creative
• Makes sure that all articles written contain factual information and that the Opinions Section as a whole serve as an open forum for the SXU community

• Assists with the layout of the section

Qualifications
MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Must be Federal Work Study Eligible
Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter
Preference in journalism, communication, or English.
Additional Expectations
We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.