Student Assistant - Office of Continuing Education & Professional Development

Competition Number:
112S26
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Office of Continuing Education & Professional Development
Position:
Student Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 24 hours per week
Salary:

$17.00 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

ASAP to April 30, 2027

The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development is seeking applications for the position of Student Assistant. Reporting to the Manager, this position will primarily focus on supporting e-learning initiatives, educational technologies, and technology-based projects within the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide technical support for online courses and e-learning platforms, including Moodle and related educational technologies.
  • Assist with the setup, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of online learning environments.
  • Support facilitators, and participants with technical issues related to online course delivery, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other digital learning tools.
  • Create, organize, and update online course content and learning resources.
  • Assist with database maintenance, and other system administration tasks as required.
  • Support the collection, organization, and reporting of data related to programs and course activities.
  • Assist with technology projects, process improvements, and digital initiatives across the office.
  • Develop documentation, user guides, and training materials for staff and facilitators.
  • Perform system testing and quality assurance for software implementations and enhancements.
  • Provide general administrative and technical support to office staff.
  • Other duties as required to support the activities of the UPEI Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, or related degree program at UPEI.
  • Strong knowledge of computer systems, software applications, and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Experience with learning management systems (Moodle preferred) and online collaboration tools is considered an asset.
  • Familiarity with web technologies, databases, and programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, or SQL is considered an asset.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide professional customer service to staff, instructors, and learners.
  • Interest in educational technology, e-learning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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 below.

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. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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

Note that this site is not compatible with some mobile browsers (e.g. iPad, iPhone). Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an auto-reply to your email address advising your application has been received. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and/or try submitting your application via a different web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, etc).

Apply for Student Assistant - Office of Continuing Education & Professional Development (112S26)

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.