Student Mentor (Up to 10 Positions) - Student Affairs - Student Experience Hub *Amended Closing Date*

Competition Number:
66S23
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Student Affairs - Student Experience Hub
Position:
Student Mentors (Up to 10 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 10 hours per week
Salary:

$14.50 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

September 6, 2023 – April 30, 2024

Student Affairs requires student mentors to work with Gateway Program and Accessibility Services. The academic student mentors will provide academic support for students who are enrolled with Accessibility Services and the Gateway Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate(s) will be part of a team of individuals who provide:

  • On-going academic, transition and social support for students
  • Academic mentoring of students
  • Scheduling one-on-one meetings with students
  • Adaptive technology support
  • Scanning of textbooks for Kurzweil software
  • Progress reports to Gateway Program Coordinator & Accessibility Services Program Facilitator
  • Mandatory attendance of monthly meetings
  • Proctoring of examinations

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Self-motivated 3rd or 4th year student – (exceptional 2nd year students)
  • Excellent organization, time management and study skills/techniques
  • Strong marks in area of study and in good academic standing
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Student centered, dependable and reliable
  • Strong computer and Moodle skills
  • Knowledge of disability related issues and provision of support services considered an asset

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.

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.