Student Assistant - OER Development Program - Robertson Library
$21.20 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay
October 2025 – March 31, 2026
Robertson Library Open Education Resource (OER) Development Program is seeking applicants for the OER Development Program Student Assistant position. The Library’s OER Development Program supports the creation, adaptation, and adoption of OERs throughout the university.
The successful applicant will be a student representative on a regional OER committee, as well as involved in the review and adjudication of UPEI OER grants. They will take an active role in developing a survey to collect data on the impact of OER use on students and promoting the survey. They will also help to review and update documents related to the program, and update webpages. This position will report to the One Health and Scholarly Communications Librarian.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent the UPEI student body by preparing for and participating in all Atlantic OER Committee meetings
- Serve as a student representative of the UPEI OER Development Program grant adjudication committee
- Co-develop a survey to collect opinions from undergraduate students on perceived benefits, and opinions of OER use in courses
- Assist with the promotion and posting of the survey across campus
- Review and update OER Development Program documentation under the supervision of the One Health and Scholarly Communications Librarian
- Review and update OER Development Program webpages on the Library website under the supervision of the One Health and Scholarly Communications Librarian
- Additional tasks to support the OER Development Program as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A self-motivated UPEI student with a proven ability to work independently and take initiative
- Ability to evaluate, and provide thoughtful and constructive feedback
- Knowledge of and experience with basic HTML and editing webpages, and confident in troubleshooting independently
- Experience with online survey creation tools, knowledge of survey creation and data collection best practices
- Experience with serving on committees/boards
- Interest in Open Educational Resources and general knowledge in the topic as 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 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.
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