Student Belonging & Engagement Assistant

Title:Student Belonging & Engagement Assistant

Position Type: Workstudy

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Student Affairs

Department: RRCC Student Life

Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus

Location: Lakewood

Salary Range:$19.37 - $19.89 / hour

The Cultural Centers within Student Life at RRCC is seeking a Student Belonging and Inclusion Assistant serves as a peer leader, mentor, and student engagement ambassador who supports the daily operations of the Multicultural Center and Pride & Ally Center while helping foster welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered environments at Red Rocks Community College.

This role supports community-building initiatives, student engagement programming, peer mentorship, leadership development, and DEIBA-centered educational efforts designed to strengthen student belonging, connection, and campus involvement.

This position reports to Freddy Sims. The work schedule for this position is Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m., at the Lakewood location. May require hours outside of normal work schedule, Arvada coverage and weekend availability.

This is a work-study position. This position may work up to 20 hours each week while class is in session with an RRCC student, depending on class schedule, need, and budget availability. Student employees are enrolled and contribute to a TIAA-CREF account when enrolled in less than six credits.

• Willingness to expand knowledge and skills related to inclusion and diversity.
• Good communication, organizational, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office suite products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Some evening and weekend availability may be required.
• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in leadership development, peer mentorship, student engagement, and community-building.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Willingness to learn about and accurately represent Student Life programs, services, and campus resources.
• Commitment to fostering welcoming, inclusive, accessible, and student-centered environments.
• Previous involvement in student organizations, leadership programs, or campus activities
• Experience facilitating conversations, events, or student engagement activities.

Required Qualifications
For work study employment:
1. Must be an RRCC student and have been granted a work study award for the semester the student is seeking employment and maintain eligibility.
2. Must be enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours) and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress for all credit hours.

For student hourly employment:
1. Must be an RRCC student and enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours).

Other

Required Qualifications
1. Must have a commitment to equity and quality customer service and the ability to interact and communicate effectively in oral and written form with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
2. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
3. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint) and have advanced computer skills and experience with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom/Webex etc.).
4. Must be reliable, punctual and have a good work ethic.
5. Must be a self-starter with time-management skills and a strong attention to detail.
6. Ability to work from campus (Lakewood campus location) and be eligible for student employment.

Federal Work-Study eligibility (if applicable)

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