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Student Support Assistants

Supporting residential students in their transition and acclimation through college

Student Support Assistants (SSAs)

Student Support Assistants at Valparaiso University play a crucial role in providing support and assistance to first-year students in their transition and acclimation to college by drawing on their lived experiences, identities, and resources. This position requires a compassionate and empathetic individual who can effectively connect with incoming students, offering guidance, resources, and encouragement. Student Support Assistants act as a bridge between first-year students and the support services available to them.

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SSAs are Here to Help with…

  • Academic Support
  • Time Management
  • Communication with Faculty
  • Wellness
  • Transitional Support
  • Campus Resource Connection

SSAs will check-in with their residents regularly but you can schedule a time to meet with them at any time.

STUDENT SUPPORT ASSISTANTS

Meet the Team

SSAs help you manage the day-to-day challenges of college, from organizing your schedule to connecting you with tutoring, counseling, and other campus support. SSAs check in with you throughout the year to provide support through every step of your college journey. Stop by their room, send them an email or schedule a time to connect using their calendar link (found outside their room).

Alumni Hall Student Support Assistants

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Rebecca O.

  • Alumni 3rd Floor
  • Junior
  • Spanish and Secondary Education Major
  • Portage, IN

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Maddie H.

  • Alumni 4th Floor
  • Sophomore
  • Mechanical Engineering Major
  • Noblesville, IN

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Ian B.

  • Alumni 5th Floor
  • Sophomore
  • Biomedical Engineering Major
  • LaPorte, IN

Brandt Hall Student Support Assistants

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Shae E.

  • Brandt 2nd Floor
  • Sophomore
  • Health Sciences: PA Major
  • Tinley Park, IL

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Jeraldine R.

  • Brandt 4th Floor
  • Sophomore
  • Data Science & Computer Science Major
  • Indianapolis IN

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Adrian H.

  • Brandt 5th Floor
  • Junior
  • Business Management Major
  • Michigan City, IN

Guild Memorial Student Support Assistants

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Emily D.

  • Guild Hall
  • Sophomore
  • Nursing Major
  • Plymouth, IN
  • Study Tables Wednesday 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm in Guild/Memorial Hall

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Joel C.

  • Memorial Hall
  • Junior
  • Biomechanical Engineering Major
  • Columbus, OH
  • Study Tables Tuesday 6:00 pm- 7:o0 pm in Guild/Memorial Hall

Beacon Hall Student Support Assistants

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Mark R.

  • Beacon 1st and 3rd
  • Senior
  • Health Sciences Major
  • Westlake, OH
  • Study Tables Wednesdays 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm in Beacon Hall

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Katie M.

  • Beacon 2nd and 4th
  • Senior
  • Elementary Education Major
  • Valparaiso, IN
  • Study Tables Tuesdays 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm in Beacon Hall

Become an SSA

Interested in applying to be a Student Support Assistant or Resident Assistant? Learn more about the interview process and applications will open in January 2026.

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APPLY TO BE AN RA OR SSA

Questions?

Get in touch with our Assistant Dean of Students (Harre Union Suite 120)

nOELLE PEASE, ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENTS

219.464.6515

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