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Student Assistant - The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development

Competition Number:
129S19
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development
Position:
Student Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
15 hours per week
Salary:

$12.25 plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

January 9, 2020– November 30, 2020

The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development is seeking applications for the position of Student Assistant. 

DUTIES:

The student will:

  • Assist with social media campaigns;
  • Assist in updating office’s website information;
  • Assist in coordinating visits with campus guests;
  • Assist in the creation of marketing material;
  • Assist in database creation and management;
  • Assist with email and correspondences;
  • Assist with program registrations;
  • 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.

  • Strong computer, organizational, social media and administrative skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal abilities
  • Must be able to work in both a team environment and independently
  • Sound judgement and experience working with Faculty

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 candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

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.