Student - Deborah L. Coffin Women''''s Center Associate

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us - and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

The opportunity

Job Summary:

Southern New Hampshire University is seeking an individual to serve as a Deborah L. Coffin Women's Center Associate. The mission of the center is to advance equity with a focus on gender and sexual orientation. The center brings the SNHU community together to explore issues, create connections, and promote mutual understanding.

In this role, Center Associate's will engage with students from diverse backgrounds, many of whom will have an interest in learning about gender and sexuality. This student leader will gain meaningful experience in event planning, peer engagement, digital communication, and administrative operations while developing essential skills aligned with the NACE Career Readiness Competencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*:

• Design and implement mission-aligned programs that address topics such as gender equity, identity, and social justice. Collaborate with the Associate Director on signature events including Take Back the Night, Trans Day of Remembrance, International Women's Day Breakfast, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Dare to Speak Monologues, etc.

• NACE Competency: Critical Thinking, Leadership, Teamwork, Equity & Inclusion

• Serve as a peer ambassador at campus events such as the Involvement Fair, Open House, Accepted Student Day, and other marketing and outreach opportunities. Communicate the center's mission and programming with enthusiasm and professionalism.

• NACE Competency: Teamwork, Professionalism, Communication

• Provide inclusive, student-centered customer service by greeting guests, maintaining a professional and welcoming environment, and connecting students to appropriate campus resources.

• NACE Competency: Communication, Professionalism, Equity & Inclusion

• Participate in ongoing professional training and reflection to enhance knowledge of gender, identity, and equity, and apply this learning to further the mission of the center.

• NACE Competency: Career & Self-Development, Equity & Inclusion

• Support digital outreach and engagement efforts, which may include managing social media platforms, creating promotional content, and contributing to event marketing or budget tracking tasks.

• NACE Competency: Technology, Communication

• Utilize office technologies and tools to support day-to-day operations, including email platforms, shared drives, scheduling software, printing/copying systems, and data entry in spreadsheets or online forms.

• NACE Competency: Technology, Critical Thinking

• Complete varied administrative and support tasks as assigned which may include research, event errands, budget assistance, liaising with campus partners, and contributing to project logistics.

• NACE Competency: Professionalism, Critical Thinking, Teamwork

Required Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in classes as part of a SNHU degree program
• Work study (part of financial aid package). Students with work study may be prioritized.
• Flexibility, creativity, maturity in judgment and ability to work with a wide array of diverse identities and personalities
• Must be in good conduct standing at the time of hire and throughout employment. Past minor infractions may not disqualify a candidate but a pattern of concerning behavior (repeated violations, bias-related incidents, or violence) may impact employment.

Work Hours:

• Various shifts are available and are typically between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm. With students average 10-15hrs per week.
• Individual schedules are developed in tandem with departmental needs and student availability.
• It is expected that all individuals will attend regular staff meetings as part of their assigned hours (scheduled for Tuesdays 3:30-4:45pm)

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $13.00 - $15.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.