Student Assistant - Peer Mentors (Up to 3 Positions) - Experiential Education and English Language Centre - Student Experience Hub
$16.10 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay
August 28, 2023 to April 30, 2024
The Department of Experiential Education is seeking applications for up to three (3) Peer Mentor/Student Assistant positions, who will work directly in supporting fellow UPEI students and on various departmental projects. These positions will be part-time during the 2023/2024 academic year with the possibility of an extension. The successful candidate will receive training and will be mentored by Career and Experiential Education professionals to ensure an exceptional experiential learning opportunity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary function of this role will be:
- Mentoring students on employment related skills, such as helping write resumes and cover letters, provide information to help support job search strategies, and help develop interview skills
- Answering inquiries and directing students to the appropriate resources
- Monitoring and responding to a role-based email account
Other projects will be assigned based on the skill set and area of study of the successful candidates. They could include:
- Researching, writing & organizing career-related resources
- Developing content for social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
- Promoting the services of the department to the campus community through organizing and delivering class visits and setting up information tables
- Supporting departmental event planning and execution
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Student enrolled in a program at UPEI
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- A customer-service orientation, a willingness to work one-to-one as a peer mentor and comfortable interacting with a diverse population
- The ability to be self-directed and accountable to complete assigned work with good time management
- Ability to work in both a team environment and independently
- Strong attention for detail and be driven by quality and creativity
- Dependable and reliable
- Well developed interpersonal skills with an interest in working with and helping others
- Working knowledge and experience of social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, would be an asset
- Strong computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office, G Applications, and Canva would be an asset
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.
