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Ignite - Types of Work

There are 5 types of work that each Ignite position fits into:

Administration & Customer Service

Definition: Positions that are mostly administrative in nature and/or require direct front-line service provision and interaction with the wider University of Windsor population (faculty, staff, students, stakeholders, etc.) 

Examples: 

  • Building Monitor – School of Dramatic Art
  • Payroll Filing Clerk – Finance
  • Forge Fitness Facilities Attendant – Athletics & Recreation
  • Desk Staff – Residence Services

Marketing, Communications & Outreach

Definition: Positions that require support related to branding, promotion and advertising of University of Windsor events, departments, and/or services. 

Examples: 

  • Digital Marketing Coordinator – UWSA
  • Video Technician – Athletics & Recreation
  • Podcast & Internet Media Producer – Communication, Media & Film
  • Editorial Assistant – Languages, Literatures & Cultures

Mentorship & Peer Support Roles

Definition: Positions that provide student leadership opportunities or require peer-to-peer support and advising. 

Examples: 

  • Learning Disabilities Coach – Student Accessibility Services
  • Academic Counselor – Athletics & Recreation
  • Team Manager – Athletics & Recreation
  • Peer Advisor – Career Development & Experiential Learning

Research or Laboratory

Definition: Positions that require assisting or supporting faculty research or laboratory work.

Examples:

  • Research Assistant – Department of Psychology
  • Drosophila Lab Stock Keeper – Biological Sciences
  • Animal Facility Lab Attendant - Central Animal Care Facility
  • Bird Song Research Technician – Biological Sciences

Student Experience & Engagement

Definition: Positions that support the provision of services to students and aim to enhance student success, learning, and development.

Examples:

  • Orientation Programming Assistant – Student Success & Leadership Centre
  • Tax Coordinator – International Student Centre
  • Lancer Intramural Scorekeeper – Athletics & Recreation
  • Teaching and Learning Project Assistant – Centre for Teaching & Learning