Chapman University Is Hiring An Italian Student Assistant

Exciting Summer Student Assistant Opportunity at Chapman University! 🌞

Join the Languages Department as an Italian Student Assistant for Summer 2026 and gain valuable experience supporting community events, promoting Italian studies, and assisting students!

Posting Details

• Quick Link: Application Link
• Job Number: SE195324

Position Information

• Department or Unit: Languages
• Position Headcount: 1
• Title: Italian Student Assistant for Summer
• Academic Year: Summer 2026
• Term/Semester: Summer
• Student Level: Undergrad & Grad
• Anticipated Pay Range: $16.90
• Pay Range Details: Chapman University provides an estimated compensation range based on various factors. Salary offers depend on qualifications, experience, and internal considerations. The stated range is not a promise of a specific wage.
• Work Campus: Orange
• Approved Supervisor: Bonnie Ogles
• Supervisor Email: ogles@chapman.edu
• Scheduling: Use dates within the Chapman Academic Calendar (Academic Calendar)
• Desired Start Date: 05/25/2026
• Projected End Date: 08/23/2026
• Average Weekly Hours: Up to 10 hours

Position Summary

Job Description:

Assist with remote and in-person administrative support, participate in community events for the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research. Commitment is up to 6 hours per week, varying by week.

Responsibilities include:

• Attending community events and supporting the coordination and promotion of the Ferrucci Institute and Italian Studies at Chapman University (event setup, photography, community engagement).
• Helping prepare the Ferrucci House for Fall Semester 2026.
• Assisting the Italian Studies Program Director and Ferrucci Institute Director with tasks such as:
• Creating promotional materials
• Gathering and organizing program information
• Managing social media
• Creating basic teaching materials
• Supporting elementary-level students (introducing new students to the program and Italian Club, guiding on resources)

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimal prior experience; ability to learn support processes
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Availability to attend community events on May 31 and August 15

Preferred:

• Skills in graphic design, video editing, word processing, slide creation, or accounting
• Italian language skills and cultural knowledge (a plus)

Additional Information

Special Instructions: Position begins at the start of Summer 2026 semester.

Work-Study Requirement: With or Without FWS