Student Assistant – International Affairs (FWSA Only), S26

 

Applicants MUST be a current student at DigiPen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.

• Student Employment at DigiPen 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.

 

Job title:  Student Assistant – International Affairs (FWSA Only), S26

Reports to:    Minjung Olfert

Location:  DigiPen Institute of Technology 
                   9931 Willows Road
                   Redmond, WA

 

Position Description

International Student Affairs and Study Abroad (ISASA) is looking for a student assistant to help with an exciting project in May. You will play a key role in making our campus more inclusive by conducting research on local cultural resources, designing visual materials, and creating PPT for a targeted cultural group and specifically the Muslim student community. This position will also help with conducting interviews and gathering data from the interviews for our Study Abroad initiatives.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultural Research: Research and compile a comprehensive guide of local Muslim resources, including nearby mosques, halal restaurants, community centers, and grocery stores, specifically for newly arrived students.

• Designing Resources: Create informational pamphlets and a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation for the New Student Orientation to ensure welcoming of Muslim culture.

• Interview and Document: Conduct informational interviews (20-30 minutes), compile and transcribe recordings, and draft targeted questions regarding study abroad interests and barriers to be integrated into the campus-wide annual survey.

 

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Canva or similar
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Experience with customer service
• Eligible for Federal Work Study, with an accepted FWS award

 

In the cover letter, please respond to the following:

• Your experience interacting with others in a professional or service-oriented role (e.g., customer service, teaching, teaching assistant) and what you learned from it
• Your comfort level working direly with research participants and ensuring a positive, professional experience
• Your approach to staying organized and managing multiple tasks

 

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

 

Expected dates of employment:     April 27 - May 31, 2026

Expected number of hours per week:      20

 

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

 

Wage Range:

Wages are based on Washington State’s minimum wage requirements.

 $18.25 per hour  

 

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.

 

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