Student Assistant - Education Learning Commons - Faculty of Education

Competition Number:
122S25
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Education
Position:
Student Assistant - Education Learning Commons
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 7.5 hours per week
Salary:

$18.15 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

As soon as possible to April 30, 2026

The Faculty of Education is seeking one (1) undergraduate Student Assistant to work in the Education Learning Commons and Faculty.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participate in training for the online library system KOHA 
  • Assist ELC facilitator with library duties, such as finding books and resources for students
  • Create and maintain Faculty of Education bulletin board displays, ELC book displays
  • Create learning resource kits
  • Help organize and maintain resources within the ELC

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Enrolled in an undergraduate program at UPEI, with preference given to students considering the Bachelor of Education program.
  • Knowledge of PEI’s K-12 education system
  • Previous experience and/or training with early years and early childhood education
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Understanding of project-based learning is considered an asset
  • Experience with KOHA online library system is considered an asset
  • French language skills are considered an asset
  • Artistic and creative ability is considered 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.

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.

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