DF AY26/27 Program Assistant for Justice & Advocacy

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Job Description:

• Design at least one program per month to engage the campus community in Justice work/awareness

• Serve as the UMin student lead for Social Justice Week

• Assist with logistics and day of support for the Possibilities Fair (fall)

• Serve as the student lead for implementing programming from the Ignatian Solidarity Network (ISN), which may include but are not limited to:

  • Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice recruiting and preparation (fall)

  • Ignatian Advocacy Madness (spring)

• Collaborate with clubs and departments to plan and execute justice-related

• Support recruitment, preparation and attend Denver Advocacy Day (Spring)

• Identify ways to encourage student participation in justice and advocacy work

• Attend regular mentor meetings with UMin supervisor, support major UMin events and attend monthly UMin All-Staff meetings

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES –

• Maintain positive and proactive behaviors with customers, coworkers and staff

• Move efficiently and willingly between multiple tasks

• Be willing to ask questions as necessary

• Work effectively and responsibly without close supervision after receiving instructions

• Be punctual, dependable, and honest

• Answer questions, both directional and informational, in a friendly, patient manner

• Communicate clearly, efficiently, and respectfully both in-person and electronically

• Utilize MS Office Suite, including Office 365 and Google Suite occasionally

• Work collaboratively with other student ministers, staff and other departments

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• One year experience in justice and advocacy work (or related coursework), including attendance at IFTJ or Colorado Advocacy Day.  A passion for social justice, a desire to accompany peers, and an openness to serve all students, regardless of their faith, political or social backgrounds.

• Availability to work occasional weekend or evening events as needed

• Applicants do not need to be Catholic but must be open to learning about and respecting Catholic Social Teaching, Jesuit tradition and values related to a “faith that does justice” and stances of the Catholic Church.

WORKING AT REGIS UNIVERSITY

All student employees are expected to both contribute to and strengthen the University’s culture of respect, inclusion and equity for all members of the community. As Regis employees, we each have a responsibility to perform our work in alignment with the mission of the University, especially with its Catholic and Jesuit values.

This position will remain posted until filled, with a preferred application deadline of September 3rd, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration.

This position is benefits-eligible for workers’ compensation and will receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.

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