Student Assistant - Experiential Education and English Language Centre - Student Experience Hub
$14.50 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay
July 10 to December, 2023.
The English Language Centre is seeking applications for a student assistant position to assist with programming within the Centre. These programs include Off-Campus Housing, language programming, and new student intake and orientation. The position will be part-time from July to December with a possible extension in the winter semester as well.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the supervisor, the successful candidate will:
- Assist with Off-Campus Housing in a variety of ways including responding to inquiries from both perspective students and landlords; posting ads to the off-campus housing site; and maintaining the site
- Greet students and/or guests in a friendly manner, answering inquiries and directing people to the appropriate staff person within the English Language Centre
- Plan and participate in English Language Program socio-cultural activities including welcoming new students and helping with orientation type activities
- Perform other duties as required as they arise throughout the term
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience with working in an office setting, fast paced environment, multitasking
- 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 and be comfortable interacting with people from many countries
- Cross-cultural experience and familiarity with working in a post-secondary educational environment is a definite asset
- Ideally, the candidate is a second or third year student
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 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.
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.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.
