Want a Part-Time Job for the Next School Year? Apply to be a University Affairs Coordinator!

The USC wants you!

For every USC initiative you’ve seen this year, there’s a team of students working behind-the-scenes. All of these start from just an idea; it’s up to the USC Coordinators to bring them to life.

If you’re up for the task, the USC is hiring paid, part-time Coordinators to work during the upcoming school year. As the name suggests, Coordinators are responsible for coordinating the USC’s initiatives, reporting directly to one of the Vice-Presidents. Don’t miss your chance to take a key role in shaping Western’s unparalleled student experience!

Applications for these positions are now open until April 7 at 11:59 p.m.

One exciting opportunity for the upcoming school year is working with the University Affairs team. To help you find out if you have what it takes, two Coordinators from the team shared their experiences.

Student Experience

The Student Experience Coordinator takes on advocacy projects that cover topics like sustainability, BIPOC and religious representation, food insecurity, and menstrual equity.

This year’s Student Experience Coordinator is Angela Wang, a third-year Ivey HBA student.

Her work mainly revolves around research, consultation, and drafting policy recommendations. 

“Right now, I’m working on the Sustainability position paper,” Wang says. “It’s my responsibility to reach out to environmental groups, professors, local organizations, and student clubs to gather insights and ensure we’re being as inclusive as possible.”

Unlike many of her colleagues, Wang didn’t start her journey within the USC bubble. 

“I didn’t really know much about student governance at first,” she shares. “I had leadership experience in clubs and talked to people, but I wasn’t sure how to get involved.”

A friend encouraged her to apply, emphasizing how fulfilling the work could be. 

“In my application, I pitched myself as someone who wanted to learn more about advocacy, whether that’s for governance or for the community,” Wang says. “And I’ve definitely been accomplishing that this semester.”

Despite her heavy academic workload in HBA1, Wang is able to match her time well by being transparent about her commitments. 

“I made it clear to my VP that this role mattered to me. I want to give it my all, but I also want to avoid burnout. That’s why I only commit to things I truly care about.”

For Wang, the most fulfilling part of the job is knowing that her work has a tangible impact. 

“I’m really proud of the research, consultation, and writing I’ve done,” she says. “Synthesizing information, amplifying community voices, and making policy recommendations—it’s all meaningful work.”

Wang advises prospective applicants who may feel unconfident not having past USC experience like her to apply regardless. 

“My VP constantly reminds me that she’s so grateful that I came from outside the USC because I bring a new perspective,” she says. “So, I would definitely encourage everyone to apply and just show their passion in their applications.”

Wellness Equity

The Wellness Equity Coordinator’s role revolves around ensuring students have access to the wellness resources they need—whether in mental health, accessibility, sexual health, or more.

This year’s Wellness Equity Coordinator is Rachel Pizzonia, a fifth-year Ivey HBA and Health Sciences student. 

“My role involves working with both Western and students to advocate for supports that enhance student well-being,” Pizzonia explains. “We have all these resources on campus, but how do we ensure students actually use them?”

Pizzonia also works on spearheading events that promote the USC’s support resources, such as Sexual Wellness Day, which she collaborated with Western’s Student Experience on.

“For example, we had free STI testing, a drag show, and free condom distribution to encourage safe sexual practices on campus,” she says.

Rachel’s path to this role was shaped by her involvement in faculty councils. 

“I was VP Student Affairs for the Faculty of Health Sciences’ Student Council, which directly falls under University Affairs,” she shares. “I attended roundtables, worked on initiatives, and saw firsthand how impactful UA can be.”

“To my core, I’ve always loved University Affairs’ mission of student advocacy,” she says. “Moving from faculty-level initiatives to university-wide advocacy felt like the natural next step.”

One of the biggest challenges Rachel faced was balancing ambitious goals with time constraints. “I came into this role with so many ideas,” she admits. “But as a student with other commitments, it’s not always possible to implement everything. I’ve had to focus on what’s most feasible.”

To address those challenges, Pizzonia emphasizes the importance of organization and teamwork for those interested in the role. 

“Running large-scale events like Mental Health Day or Sexual Wellness Day requires strong organizational and communication skills,” she says. “You also need to be comfortable working with different stakeholders—students, faculty, and administration.”

For prospective applicants, Pizzonia emphasizes the importance of starting to form relationships with students and connecting with them to hear their concerns and priorities. This is because within the USC, advocacy-focused coordinators advocate for all students on campus.

“Putting yourself out there and presenting a friendly face to students in different faculties, communities, and groups will be extremely helpful when you’re starting to advocate for every students’ needs,” says Pizzonia.

If the University Affairs team sounds like the right fit for you, don’t miss your chance to apply!