Student: THRIVE Program Assistant

Augsburg University is committed to helping our student explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community.

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Augsburg University’s THRIVE Program supports Education students working toward K–12

teacher licensure. It supports student development, mentorship, professional growth, networking,

community involvement, and helps future educators stay on track for graduation and licensure.

(Augsburg University)

The THRIVE Program Assistant helps with administrative tasks, communication, and program

support. As a student employee, you will work closely with THRIVE faculty, staff, and students,

and help coordinate daily program activities.

Responsibilities

Provide front desk and general administrative support for the THRIVE Program.; Assist with scheduling, calendars, correspondence, program records, and routine office; tasks.; Help coordinate THRIVE meetings, workshops, retreats, guest speakers, and other; program activities.; Communicate program information, reminders, and opportunities to students.; Assist with social media, newsletters, flyers, and other program communications.; Maintain organized program materials, supplies, attendance information, and shared files.; Help connect students with THRIVE faculty, staff, mentors, university resources, and; professional opportunities.; Support mentorship, networking, professional development, leadership, and community-; building activities.; Assist with outreach to Education students and with activities that encourage; participation and continued progress toward graduation and teacher licensure.; Help create an organized, welcoming, and student-centered environment for current and; prospective THRIVE participants.; Complete other program-related responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Currently enrolled Augsburg University student.; Reliable and able to complete assigned responsibilities with appropriate follow-through.; Strong communication and interpersonal skills.; Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with student or program information.; Ability to organize tasks, manage time, and communicate when assistance or clarification is needed.; Comfortable working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.

Nice to have

Interest in education, teaching, student development, mentorship, or community engagement.; Experience with event planning, office support, student organizations, communications, or social media.; Familiarity with Google Workspace or similar office and communication tools.; Interest in supporting future teachers as they navigate college, professional preparation, and the teacher-licensure process.

Benefits

Rate of Pay: $16.45/hour; Minnesota Sick and Safe Time; Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave; Not eligible for health insurance benefits