Family and Community Engagement Assistant - Student Employment

Chicago, IL (On-site)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Support family engagement programs at Saint Xavier University by coordinating events, communications, and content.

  • Must be a Saint Xavier University student.
  • Knowledge/experience with promotions, communications, and event management.
  • Ability to create engaging content for various platforms and manage multiple tasks.

Job Description

Support family engagement programs at Saint Xavier University by coordinating events, communications, and content.

  • Responsibilities
  • Create marketing and outreach materials to engage and retain parent and family volunteers.
  • Provide event planning and operational support for family- and student-facing programs, including timelines, logistics, and day-of execution.
  • Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with campus partners to deliver programs successfully.
  • Manage participant communications, including invitations, reminders, follow-ups, and general inquiries.
  • Support registration processes and participant tracking where applicable.
  • Create engaging content that highlights the office ’s work, outcomes, and opportunities for engagement.
  • Update and maintain the office ’s web pages and internal portals to keep information accurate, current, and accessible.
  • Requirements
  • MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
  • Federal Work Study is NOT a Requirement
  • Students who are Federal Work Study Eligible May Still Apply
  • Knowledge/experience with promotions, communications, event management or similar (internships, volunteer work, work, or coursework).
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication abilities to interact effectively with parents, staff, and students.
  • Ability to create engaging content for various platforms.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Strong attention to detail for coordinating events and content.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with online collaboration tools (or willingness to learn).
  • Ability to build relationships and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, especially in a fast-paced environment
  • Preferred
  • Skills in graphic design or content creation (e.g., Canva) are a plus.
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Saint Xavier University

Saint Xavier is a comprehensive, coeducational, Catholic university sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas through the Conference for Mercy Higher Education. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 and chartered in 1847, Saint Xavier’s historic roots make it Chicago's oldest college and one of the first institutions of higher learning in Illinois.Founded as Saint Francis Xavier Academy for Females, Saint Xavier inaugurated college classes in 1915, became co-educational in 1969 and gained the status of a university in 1992. Continuing to grow, the University opened a second campus in Orland Park, Illinois, in 2004.Now, the University serves a diverse population of 4,000 students and offers more than 40 undergraduate degree programs and nearly 30 graduate degree program options.

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52.5%
Direct
41%
Referral
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Social
1.5%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

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Median Career Experience
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