Work @ Calumet & Stong Colleges

Orientation and Training and Ongoing Professional Development:

Students receive mandatory training (WHMIS & AODA), along with an office orientation and thorough review of the Calumet & Stong Colleges’ Work Study Handbook

Feedback, Ongoing Support and Reflection:

• Student employees will have regular contact with their supervisor through one-on-one instruction and discussion in person and by email
• All student employees will be asked to participate in a self-assessment and performance review process with their supervisor each term. In addition, the supervisor provides feedback during regularly scheduled meetings as challenges and successes arise

Networking and Mentorship Opportunities:

• Opportunity to work alongside professional staff of the Calumet & Stong Colleges’ Offices and  the Faculty of Health Office of Student Academic Services (HH/OSAS)
• Opportunity to work with a vibrant, diverse and engaged team of York students, staff and faculty, and with leaders/activists in the community
• Opportunity to establish lasting relationships with student leaders and student groups across York University
• Opportunity to learn about, participate, and volunteer in other York activities and events

Personal and Professional Development, Classroom and Workplace Competencies:

• Exposure to and experience within a professional office environment
• Experience working with the York community and developing self-reflection, goal-setting, interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and presentation skills
• Enhanced academic success skills to complement classroom learning (e.g. improved ability to deliver classroom presentations and communicate academic ideas in a thoughtful and eloquent manner while providing articulate and carefully considered responses to difficult questions).
• Enhanced intercultural communication skills and awareness
• Enhanced leadership and collaboration skills
• Increased knowledge of campus resources
• Further development of effective time and workflow management skills
• Development of comprehensive skills in event planning and management, including project planning, communicating with partners, developing and meeting timelines, respecting deadlines, promotions, communicating with participants, and providing onsite supervision and trouble-shooting during events
• Developing the ability to identify and articulate one’s own learning, through reflections, feedback and meetings with team and supervisor
• Further development of independence and self-reliance, including problem-solving