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Student Assistant - Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development - Student Experience Hub

Competition Number:
03S21
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development
Position:
Student Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
15 hours per week
Salary:

$12.85 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

January to June, 2021

The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development is seeking applications for the position of Student Assistant. Reporting to the Program Officer of the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development, this position will focus on assisting with communications, coordination and operations within the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The student will:

  • Act as technical support for online courses
  • Assist in social media campaigns
  • Assist in coordinating visits with campus guests
  • Assist in the creation of marketing material
  • Assist in updating the office’s website information
  • Assist with email and correspondences
  • Assist in the coordination of local and regional meetings
  • Assist with other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The successful candidate will ideally be a senior student and will be familiar with working in a post-secondary educational environment
  • This position requires strong computer, organizational, social media and administrative skills
  • Must have a keen eye for detail as well as excellent communication (both verbal and written)
  • Must have strong interpersonal abilities
  • Must be able to work in both a team environment and independently
  • Must have sound judgement and experience working with Faculty members

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

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.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified student candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and full-time international students with a valid study permit will be given priority.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.