Employee Engagement Student Assistant

Are you a people person who loves organizing events, learning new skills, and making a difference behind the scenes? Join the Employee Engagement team and help create awesome experiences for Pace employees—all while building your resume and learning about Human Resources!

We’re looking for a curious, reliable, and enthusiastic student who’s ready to jump in, learn on the job, and grow professionally. No need to be an expert—we’ll teach you everything you need to know!

Location: Pleasantville Campus

Hours: Up to 19 hours/week during the semester (schedule flexible with supervisor)

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Help plan and run fun and meaningful employee events like workshops, orientations, recognition events, and Employee Development Day.
• Assist with communications—think emails, flyers, and updates that help keep everyone in the loop.
• Be part of the action on event days: greet attendees, set up spaces, hand out materials, and make sure everything runs smoothly.
• Learn how to use cool tools to track attendance, manage registrations, and collect feedback.
• Support behind-the-scenes tasks that make Employee Engagement programs successful.

What You’ll Learn

• Event planning and coordination
• Professional communication skills
• Human Resource systems and processes

Teamwork and time management

Creative tools like Canva (if you're interested!)

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Flexible hours that work with your class schedule
• A supportive team that wants you to succeed
• Real-world experience that looks great on your resume
• Opportunities to grow your skills and confidence
• A chance to make a positive impact on the Pace community

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Basic skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Good communication—written, verbal, and non-verbal
• Dependable, organized, and respectful of confidential info
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Must be Federal Work Study Eligible

Summary

Exact schedule to be determined with supervisor; no more than 20 hours per week when school is in session and no more than 35 hours per week during breaks.

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

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