Student: THRIVE Program Assistant

Company Description

Augsburg University is committed to helping our student explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community.   

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.  

Augsburg’s THRIVE Program, formerly known as EAST (East African Students to Teachers), is for BIPOC students at Augsburg University pursuing a degree in K-12 education. THRIVE aims to support students in all aspects of their higher education experience.

MISSION:
THRIVE is committed to recruiting, engaging, and retaining student teachers of color through student development, critical mentorship, networking opportunities, and civic engagement activities. The mission is to not only ensure student teachers of color successfully transition into Augsburg but also thrive academically, professionally, and socially. We strive to empower, celebrate, and support students as they create a solid personal foundation and nurture a sense of belonging.

Pay rate: $16.45

Job Description

Please review both job categories carefully.

THRIVE Program Assistant (A):

• Greet and welcome students, faculty, and staff at the front desk
• Assist in managing the THRIVE Department calendar
• Initiate, receive, and respond to email and phone correspondence
• Support administrative duties such as data entry, maintenance of supplies, and as-needed
• Maintain an organized and clean shared space for all
• Support in Social Media posts and engaging on social media platforms
• Support for events and programming upon request
• Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion through body language and demeanor

THRIVE Program Assistant (B/Program Support):

• Assist the THRIVE Program Managers with specific projects like the Speakers Series,
• Social gatherings, etc.
• Support for events and programming upon request
• Support THRIVE Program Managers with some administrative duties such as data entry,
• maintenance of supplies, and as-needed
• Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion through body language and demeanor

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at Augsburg University
• Must be tech savvy (or willing to learn) in Google Suites, Canva.com, Microsoft Office
• Willingness to engage and interact with students, faculty, and staff
• Analyze and present quality over quantity in assigned tasks and possible office needs
• Must maintain the privacy of sensitive student information, as required by federal FERPA
• law
• Must exhibit effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow directions and execute tasks in a timely manner

Additional Information

All student applicants must attach the following for consideration: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)

Augsburg University is an Equal Opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at  612.330.1058 or email at hr@augsburg.edu.  Human Resources is located at 20 Memorial Hall.