First Year Experience Assistant

SAIT’s 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 15–30 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 you'll 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, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here. 

We’re committed to community and belonging  

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's 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.