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What is a student program assistant?

Student Program Assistants are typically college or university students who support various administrative, organizational, or program-related tasks within academic departments, student services, or campus organizations. Their responsibilities often include helping plan events, providing information to fellow students, assisting staff with projects, and serving as a liaison between students and faculty or administration. This role helps students gain valuable work experience, develop professional skills, and contribute to campus life while balancing their academic responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a student program assistant, and why are they important?

To excel as a Student Program Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in administrative support, often supported by enrollment in a college or university. Familiarity with office software like Microsoft Office Suite, event management platforms, and basic database systems is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities are valuable soft skills that set top candidates apart. These competencies ensure smooth program operations, effective collaboration, and a positive experience for both students and staff.

What are some typical challenges faced by student program assistants when coordinating events and activities?

Student Program Assistants often manage multiple responsibilities, such as organizing logistics, communicating with participants, and ensuring events run smoothly. Balancing these tasks while meeting deadlines and handling last-minute changes can be challenging. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate effectively with students, staff, and external partners. Being proactive and maintaining clear communication helps overcome these common hurdles.

What are the most commonly searched types of Student Program jobs in Colorado?

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What cities in Colorado are hiring for Student Program Assistant jobs?

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DF AY26/27 Program Assistant for Justice & Advocacy

Regis University

Denver, CO • On-site

$19.29/hr

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Job Title:DF AY26/27 Program Assistant for Justice & AdvocacyJob Description:The Office of University Ministry creates a welcoming environment, accompanying our campus community on their varied spiritual journeys, and promotes opportunities to explore the connection between justice and spiritual identity. This position will support UMins' efforts to engage the campus community in faith that does justice, animating Jesuit principles and identity in connection with justice and advocacy work. This position will work with multiple programs (both internal and external to Regis), engage with peers to provide justice and advocacy education, research legislation and public policy, and develop strategies for engaging the campus community on a variety of justice and advocacy topics and activities. This position is available for undergraduate students with junior or senior standing and must have at least one year of prior experience with justice and advocacy work, including attendance at IFTJ, Colorado Advocacy Day or a related experience.
  • Design at least one program per month to engage the campus community in Justice work/awareness

  • Serve as the UMin student lead for Social Justice Week

  • Assist with logistics and day of support for the Possibilities Fair (fall)

  • Serve as the student lead for implementing programming from the Ignatian Solidarity Network (ISN), which may include but are not limited to:

    • Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice recruiting and preparation (fall)

    • Ignatian Advocacy Madness (spring)

  • Collaborate with clubs and departments to plan and execute justice-related

  • Support recruitment, preparation and attend Denver Advocacy Day (Spring)

  • Identify ways to encourage student participation in justice and advocacy work

  • Attend regular mentor meetings with UMin supervisor, support major UMin events and attend monthly UMin All-Staff meetings

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES -

  • Maintain positive and proactive behaviors with customers, coworkers and staff

  • Move efficiently and willingly between multiple tasks

  • Be willing to ask questions as necessary

  • Work effectively and responsibly without close supervision after receiving instructions

  • Be punctual, dependable, and honest

  • Answer questions, both directional and informational, in a friendly, patient manner

  • Communicate clearly, efficiently, and respectfully both in-person and electronically

  • Utilize MS Office Suite, including Office 365 and Google Suite occasionally

  • Work collaboratively with other student ministers, staff and other departments

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • One year experience in justice and advocacy work (or related coursework), including attendance at IFTJ or Colorado Advocacy Day. A passion for social justice, a desire to accompany peers, and an openness to serve all students, regardless of their faith, political or social backgrounds.

  • Availability to work occasional weekend or evening events as needed

  • Applicants do not need to be Catholic but must be open to learning about and respecting Catholic Social Teaching, Jesuit tradition and values related to a "faith that does justice" and stances of the Catholic Church.

WORKING AT REGIS UNIVERSITY

All student employees are expected to both contribute to and strengthen the University's culture of respect, inclusion and equity for all members of the community. As Regis employees, we each have a responsibility to perform our work in alignment with the mission of the University, especially with its Catholic and Jesuit values.

This position will remain posted until filled, with a preferred application deadline of September 3rd, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration.

This position is benefits-eligible for workers' compensation and will receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.

Pay Rate

$19.29/hr