Student Assistant – International Affairs; FWS F26-S27

Student Assistant – International Affairs (FWS Only), F26-S27

Applicants MUST be current students at Digi Pen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position. Student Employment at Digi Pen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job. Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early. Student workers must reside within the State of Washington.

Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted. This position is ONLY open to current students, eligible for Federal Work Study, with an accepted FWS award.

Reports to:

Minjung Olfert

Location:

Digi Pen Institute of Technology 9931 Willows Road Redmond, WA

Position

Description:

The student worker for ISA is tasked to facilitate a number of international student events and activities on campus for the Fall and Spring semester. They are expected to help organize, advertise, and lead campus-wide events, including, but not limited to, the Welcome Party, Thanksgiving Gathering, and Lunar New Year Celebration. This position reports directly to the AVP of ISA and works closely with the ISA Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The ISA Student Worker will have a variety of tasks and will be expected to work between 5-10 hours per week. They will be expected to:

• Plan, organize, and facilitate student-focused events, including but not limited to the new student welcome party, Lunar New Year, Halloween/Thanksgiving gathering, and other events to promote international student connection and well-being.
• Purchase and track materials for events.
• Promote upcoming events and activities with flyers, Teams, email, Campus Groups, and tabling
• Collaborate with the ISA staff, Faculty/Staff, and Student Clubs on events to support, assist and cross-advertise events and activities.
• Be a community leader and a representative of the international student body while respecting and maintaining appropriate relationships with students.
• Become familiar with and refer students to the appropriate support services as needed (Counseling, Housing, Student Affairs, etc.)

Qualifications /

Competencies:

Current students at the undergraduate and graduate level are eligible to apply for the Student Worker position. In order to apply, candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Be a current undergraduate or graduate full-time student at Digi Pen Institute of Technology.
• Demonstrate motivation and strong time-management skills.
• Be able to manage multiple projects at once.
• Be a team player and work well with fellow peers on a team.
• Have great interpersonal and general communication skills.
• Have interest or experience with diverse cultures and strong cross-cultural communication skills
• Have strong leadership skills and an ability to work on projects independently.
• Be interested in improving campus climate.
• Be interested in campus-wide networking and creating connections among various communities on campus.
• Be familiar with Photoshop, Publisher, or Canva and have good design skills.
• Eligible for Federal Work Study, with an accepted FWS award

Students will be selected through review of their submissions and an interview process.

Expected dates of employment:
September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027

Expected number of hours per week:
Up to 10

*** Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class. ***

Wage Range: $17.13 - 18.25 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at Digi Pen

Requirements to Apply:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Current Semester Academic Schedule
• Eligible for Federal Work Study, with an accepted FWS award

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and fine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.

Digi Pen Student Employee Academic Requirements:

• Are currently a Matriculated student at Digi Pen Institute of Technology
• Good Academic Standing – not on Academic Warning as defined in Digi Pen Course Catalog
• A…