Student Assistant - Office of Study Abroad and International Partnerships - International Relations Office - Student Experience Hub

Competition Number:
140S25
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Office of Study Abroad and International Partnerships
Position:
Student Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
10 hours per week
Salary:

$16.50 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

January 18 – June 30, 2026

The Office of Study Abroad & International Partnerships is seeking applications for the position of Student Assistant.  Reporting to the Manager of the Office of Study Abroad and International Partnerships, this position will focus on assisting in the facilitation and coordination of the UPEI Study Abroad Program. The student assistant will be responsible for assisting with planning and running the activities for the study abroad program. The position will be part-time during the winter semester.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in supporting students through a Study Abroad experience
  • Help develop, promote and maintain the Study Abroad social media pages
  • Support the coordination of and promotion of Study Abroad events
  • Assist in the creation of marketing material for the Study Abroad program
  • Help to develop, administer and analyze a research project centered around Study Abroad
  • Perform other duties as required
  • Must be a current UPEI student
  • Senior student with study abroad experience is a definite asset
  • Cross-cultural experience and familiarity with working in a post-secondary educational environment would be considered an asset
  • Experience organizing events
  • Strong computer skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in both a team environment and independently and be willing to work occasional evenings and / or weekends
  • A customer-service orientation
  • Be comfortable engaging with students and guests from diverse backgrounds who have varying language proficiencies
  • Social media organizational and administrative skills
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate strong judgment and experience working with Faculty

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will have: 

  • Must be a current UPEI student
  • Senior student with study abroad experience is a definite asset
  • Cross-cultural experience and familiarity with working in a post-secondary educational environment would be considered an asset
  • Experience organizing events
  • Strong computer skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in both a team environment and independently and be willing to work occasional evenings and / or weekends
  • A customer-service orientation
  • Be comfortable engaging with students and guests from diverse backgrounds who have varying language proficiencies
  • Social media organizational and administrative skills
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate strong judgment 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 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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