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Student Assistant - Office of Study Abroad and International Collaboration - Student Experience Hub *Amended**Reposted*

Competition Number:
66S20R
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Office of Study Abroad and International Collaboration
Position:
Student Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
15 hours per week
Salary:

$12.85 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

September 30, 2020 to April 30, 2021

The Office of Study Abroad & International Collaboration is seeking applications for the position of Student Assistant.  Reporting to the Manager of the Office of Study Abroad and International Collaboration, this position will focus on assisting in the facilitation and coordination of international projects and partnerships around study abroad and student exchange in which UPEI, its faculties and its departments are engaged.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The student will:

  • Promote international opportunities to students
  • Help to maintain and build the office’s website
  • Help to coordinate incoming international visits
  • Assist in the coordination of overseas partnership activities and updating all current international partner institution information
  • Assist in the creation of marketing material
  • Assist in maintaining all international mobility files and updating all study abroad opportunities
  • Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The successful candidate will ideally be a senior student with international study abroad experience and will be familiar with working in a post-secondary educational environment
  • Must have strong computer, organizational, and administrative skills
  • Must have a keen eye for detail as well as excellent communication (both verbal and written)
  • Must have strong interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to work in both a team environment and independently
  • Sound judgement and experience working with Faculty members
  • French and/or Spanish would be considered an asset
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.