2025 - 2026 (FWS) Student and Family Engagement Student Assistant, Student Worker

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide general support to the Department of Student and Family Engagement by assisting with day-to-day operations and special projects. 

• Welcome students, family members, faculty, staff, and community members using excellent customer service skills. 

• Positively represent Saint Leo University and the Department of Student and Family Engagement in all interactions. 

• Assist with comprehensive event management including planning, setup, execution, and tear-down for department programs and activities. 

• Manage and update the EngageLeo Platform to promote student engagement opportunities and track participation. 

• Handle email management tasks including correspondence, scheduling, and communication coordination. 

• Create and manage social media content across various platforms to promote department initiatives and events. 

• Develop marketing materials, flyers, and promotional content using design software and university branding guidelines. 

• Facilitate student engagement activities and serve as a liaison between students and department staff. 

• Manage and oversee bulletin boards, digital displays, and other promotional materials announcing events and programs. 

• Attend and assist with activities and events during evenings and weekends as assigned by department leadership. 

• Assist students, families, faculty, and staff with questions, concerns, and information requests. 

• Support the department leadership team with various administrative and programmatic projects. 

• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by supervisors. 

Qualifications: 

Education/Experience 

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English are required. 

• Education or job experience in an office environment is a plus but not required. 

• Education or job experience in event planning, hospitality, student affairs, communications, marketing, and/or public relations is a plus, but not required. 

• Eligible to become Saint Leo University Van and Golf Cart Certified. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally in spoken and written English. 

• The ability to speak and write in a second language is a plus but not required. 

• Ability to work effectively in an inclusive and professional environment. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities. 

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

• Required proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel for email management and administrative tasks. 

• Required proficiency in Canva for creating marketing materials and promotional content. 

• Intermediate proficiency in social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.). 

• Experience with event planning and coordination software is a plus. 

• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills and ability to complete assigned projects. 

• Positive, pleasant attitude with excellent problem-solving abilities. 

• Professional attire required for special events and university functions. 

• Clean driving record and capability of driving University Vans. 

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as events require. 

• Ability to adapt to changing weekly schedules based on event calendar and department needs. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Enrolled full-time at Saint Leo University in an Undergraduate Campus program. 

• Eligible for Federal Work Study funding. 

Physical Demands: 

The requirements listed below include physical abilities required to complete essential duties (e.g., ability to lift 50 lbs. using a hand truck)  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.