We know that employers look for many qualities in well-rounded candidates: leadership, communication, problem solving, and more. To make sure that our graduates have every edge possible as they enter the workforce, we invite current students to apply for on-campus volunteer roles and paid positions that help cultivate these attributes and give them invaluable experience along the way. Here are just a few of the positions that we have for students to apply for each year.
Academic Support Lab Tutors
Tutors work in the Academic Support Lab under the supervision of the DigiPen Library through the Learning Resource Center to provide drop-in tutoring for select 100- and 200-level courses. Tutors do not replace time in the classroom or faculty office hours but are considered an additional resource for students outside of the classroom to understand and reinforce classroom concepts and effective learning strategies.
Career Services Assistant (CSA)
The CSA is a student representative for DigiPen’s Office of Career Services, welcoming any student visitors that stop by the Career Services Office, answer basic career-related questions, and interface with employer guests.
Outreach Student Ambassadors
The Student Ambassador Program is comprised of student leaders who volunteer to share their DigiPen experience with prospective students, families, and other members of the greater community. Ambassadors assist with all types of events that the Office of Outreach hosts for prospective students and their guests. These events can include individual opportunities such as Student Shadows, Zoom calls, video interviews, and email exchanges, as well as group events such as panels, Preview Days, and tours. Ambassadors can also attend training and professional development sessions and inform the way that Outreach speaks about the current student experience.
Resident Advisors (RA)
The Housing Resident Advisor team consists of 10 student leaders who live within the DigiPen Housing communities. The RA team is trained extensively in conflict mediation, emergency response, and positive communication. RAs also host events for their students to ensure they feel engaged and connected within the DigiPen Housing community.
Dragon Activities Board (DAB) Member
The Dragon Activities Board is a group of students who are tasked with facilitating several events and activities during the academic year. This is a volunteer position and is not paid. DAB members help organize, advertise, and lead campus-wide events like the Halloween Pageant, Spirit Week, the Spring Soiree, Open Mic Night, and Wellness Week.
Teaching Assistants (TA)
Teaching Assistants (TA) assist in the in-class instruction and grading of a specific course. They also offer academic support to current students taking the class.