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Student Assistants (Up to 5 Positions) - Work Integrated Learning

Competition Number:
17S18
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Work Integrated Learning
Position:
Student Assistants
Contract:
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:
$12.01 per hour (vacation pay included)
Term:

May 7 – August 24, 2018 (term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding and departmental requirements)

Work Integrated Learning & the English Language Centre is seeking applications for up to 5 student assistants. The English Language Centre hosts international groups (high schools and universities) for short-term customized language programs.  The position(s) will be full-time from May 7 to August 24 with the possibility of an extension in the Fall semester (approximately 15 hrs/wk in the fall and winter).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Greeting students and/or guests in a friendly manner, answering inquiries and directing people to the appropriate staff person
  • Planning and participating in English Language Program socio-cultural activities
  • Collaborating with Homestay and Activities Coordinator and with instructors to align activities with academic content
  • Engaging with students during program activities
  • Organizing transportation, booking tickets
  • Helping to maintain social media
  • Assisting with research on current and future projects
  • Leading campus tours
  • Performing other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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
  • Must be customer-service oriented and be comfortable interacting with people from many countries.
  • Cross-cultural experience and familiarity working in a post-secondary educational environment is a definite asset
  • Ideally, the candidate is a second-year student

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and 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 (www.upei.ca/hr/). 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, or fax it to (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified student candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and full-time international students with a valid study permit 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.