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Community Engagement and Belonging Program Assistant
We are searching for an experienced Community Engagement and Belonging Program Assistant at our Goldsmith Campus - Westchester campus.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary Purpose
The Community Engagement and Belonging (CEB) Program Assistant provides administrative, programmatic, and on-site support to advance Otis College's Community Engagement and Belonging initiatives. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Community Engagement and Belonging, this fixed-term, part-time role supports the planning and execution of campus programs, cultural observances, and signature experiences that foster connection, belonging, and student engagement.
The Program Assistant will help implement programs and events, provide logistical and administrative coordination, and contribute to creating inclusive spaces for students across identities, including race, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, ideology, and physical and mental ability.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
2.1 Program & Event Support
Co-develop and support Community Engagement and Belonging programs tied to cultural month recognition and awareness initiatives, including but not limited to Black History Month, Women's History Month, Autism Acceptance Month, Arab American Heritage Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Provide in-person and logistical support for signatureprograms such as:
MLK Jr. Day of Service
BIPOC Student Summit
International Women's Day / International Women's Dinner
Otis Creatives Institute (OCI) programming, including required in-person support from August 14-23, 2026, for student leader training, student leader retreat, and the OCI Pre-Orientation Program.
Creatives Institute Peer Mentor (CIPM) community programming: Black Creatives, Latinx Creatives, and Queer and Trans (QT+)
Culture Fest and end-of-year celebrations
Support planning and execution of lunches, vendor fairs, community check-ins, and student engagement activities.
2.2 Administrative & Operational Support
Provideadministrative support to the Assistant Dean of Community Engagement andBelonging, including:
Coordinating meetings
Creating agendas and taking notes
Managing calendars and email correspondence
Completing payment requisitions for artists, speakers, and vendors
Assist with room reservations, catering requests, supply ordering, event setup and cleanup, preparing disbursements and honorariums, etc.
Support assessment and documentation of CEB programs and services, including compiling attendance data and feedback summaries.
2.3Committee & Collaboration
Attend CEB-related council and committee meetings as requested, documenting notes and assisting with follow-up items.
Collaborate with key campus partners on CEB-related programming and initiatives.
2.4 StudentEmployee Support
Assist withadvising and support of CEB student employees and peer mentors, including:
Scheduling and facilitating regular check-ins with Creatives Institute Peer Mentors (CIPM) and Team International Student Outreach (TISO)
Reviewing reports and deliverables Supporting Owl Connect (Student Engagement Platform) postings
Teaching foundational skills related to event planning, time management, leadership development, and mentorship.
2.5 Other Duties
Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Student Affairspriorities.
Key Spring and Fall 2026 Dates (Expected On-Campus Presence)
Based on Spring and Fall 2026 programming, the Program Assistant is expected to support the following major dates and events:
International Women's Dinner - Thursday, March 5, 5:00 PM
BIPOC Student Summit - Saturday, March 14, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Transgender Day of Visibility & César Chávez Day - Monday, March 16, 11:00 AM
Easter Egg Event - Monday, April 6, 3:00 PM AM
Passover Seder - Thursday, April 9, 11 AM
BCI Community End-of-Year Party - Tuesday, April 21, 11:00 AM
Finals Goodie Bags - Tuesday, April 28, 11:00 AM
Student Leader Retreat - Sunday, August 16 and Monday, August 17 (all day)
Student Leader Training - Monday, August 17-Wednesday, August 19 (all day)
Otis Creatives Institute - Wednesday, August 19-Sunday, August 23 (all day)
Required Qualifications:

• Must be adept at using office software including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
• Must be self-directed and possess a demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Must be flexible in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying perspectives.
• Ability to work across the various entities in the College.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details; Able to prioritize, multi-task and complete assignments on time.
• Excellent typing skills with a high degree of accuracy.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation Type: Hourly Wage
Salary Range: 26.00 - 26.00
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.